The recent release of the Polish movie Chłopi (The Peasants) based on a classic novel of the same title, written by Władysław Reymont, has sparked a lot of conversations in my classroom about revisiting obligatory readings as adults and seeing them from a different perspective. It made me think of all the other books we were forced… Continue reading B2 – Rereading books as adults
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B1 – Celebrating Halloween at work
Halloween office parties have already happened or are going to happen this week! So why not use the last few days of October to bring some festive fun into your classroom with a Halloween Business English lesson? It’s the perfect way to explore how holidays are celebrated at work while building practical language skills around… Continue reading B1 – Celebrating Halloween at work
C1 – Parental favouritism (guided reading)
Talking about families and family dynamics is one of the most commonly explored topics when learning about personal relationships. It offers an opportunity to describe appearances, personalities, and individual characteristics. However, what if we could take this matter to the next level and delve into the dynamics of family roles and how they are affected… Continue reading C1 – Parental favouritism (guided reading)
C1 – Extreme Tourism
The other week, the eyes of the whole world were directed at the ill-fated submersible vessel on its way to explore the wreckage of Titanic. The topic became somewhat controversial splitting the audience and bringing to our attention a fascinating world of extreme tourism. Whether you were invested in the story or not, you were… Continue reading C1 – Extreme Tourism
B1 – Has the Internet Killed Television?
And just like that, we have made it to the end of the Culture Vulture course! The last class is about TV-watching habits and how they have changed in the last couple of years. It will also give a chance to think about the advantages and disadvantages of TV in comparison with the streaming platforms. That's the… Continue reading B1 – Has the Internet Killed Television?
B2 – A domestic tasks app
Every day, I swipe right to see the Google news tab and scroll through it hoping to find something I could adapt to my lessons. The other day I hit the jackpot when I saw a promising title saying that Spain is about to launch an app to ensure equal household chores distribution. I love… Continue reading B2 – A domestic tasks app
B2 – Dog Etiquette: The Dos and Don’ts of Meeting Dogs
Every dog owner has experienced it at least once. You're out for a walk when a complete stranger bends down to pet your dog without asking. Some dogs love the attention, while others may be nervous, in training or simply not interested in meeting new people. This International Dog Day lesson celebrates 26th August by… Continue reading B2 – Dog Etiquette: The Dos and Don’ts of Meeting Dogs
B1 – My last trip (conditionals)
Ever think about what to do with students back from their holidays? Try this B1 travel conditional lesson, a fun way to combine story-sharing with a quick look at the first, second, and third conditionals. It’s a great opportunity to chat about their future plans, some hypothetical trips, and any mishaps that could have been… Continue reading B1 – My last trip (conditionals)
CAE – Reading Part 8
No matter who we are and where we are from, we can all agree on one thing - we all had to start our careers from zero. Whether your students are fresh graduates or looking for a career change, you can use this CAE exam preparation lesson to read and discuss advice given by career… Continue reading CAE – Reading Part 8
B1/B2 – Introduction to Job Interviews
A year ago, I had an ambitious plan to create a course on job interview preparation. This idea was abandoned for a bit too long, but I think that this time I'm back on track, and hopefully, I will be able to finish it! For a change, I structured myself and created a list of… Continue reading B1/B2 – Introduction to Job Interviews
