Passive voice news articles give students a clear look at how grammar works in the real world - often without us even noticing! In this class, we’ll explore how passive voice in news headlines adds formality and distance from the subject. Get ready to uncover how this grammar structure hides in plain sight! I thought… Continue reading B2 – The Passive Voice 🕧
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Christmas-themed C1 speaking
'Tis the season again! Time really flies, doesn't it? So, I've got a fun Christmas gift for all the Cambridge prep teachers out there - Christmas-themed speaking activities for CAE candidates. There's truly nothing better than relaxing after a busy prep time while still getting ready for that exam, all in a festive vibe! I… Continue reading Christmas-themed C1 speaking
B1 – Saving Money: Everyday Expenses
Money talks, and so will your students with this engaging B1 money management lesson for Talk About Money Day on 8th November! Money management is an essential life skill, and learning how to make thoughtful decisions about spending, saving, and everyday expenses can be both practical and engaging for English learners. This lesson gives students… Continue reading B1 – Saving Money: Everyday Expenses
Cambridge PET – Speaking Part 3 (work)
The Cambridge Preliminary and First exams are split into two groups - students and adults. Today, I'm focusing on the adult side and putting together a lesson where students can chat about different job options and career paths, just like in PET Speaking Part 3. This lesson is great because it lets everyone discuss the… Continue reading Cambridge PET – Speaking Part 3 (work)
Cambridge PET – Speaking Part 4 (sports)
Cambridge examiners enjoy discussing sports, and it’s easy to see why—it's a universal topic that resonates with almost everyone. To engage students effectively, introduce them to a speaking strategy that encourages them to express general opinions, share personal views, and support those opinions with examples, all centered around the theme of sports. Unfortunately, I believe… Continue reading Cambridge PET – Speaking Part 4 (sports)
Cambridge CAE Exam Practice: Halloween Speaking
Halloween is a great excuse to take a break from more traditional exam preparation without actually sacrificing exam practice. This C1 Halloween speaking lesson follows the structure of the CAE Advanced Speaking test, so students can practise all four parts of the exam while discussing Halloween traditions and celebrations. I originally created this lesson because… Continue reading Cambridge CAE Exam Practice: Halloween Speaking
15 unique ways to welcome your students
Beginning a lesson is just as important as the lesson itself. As a teacher, you have the opportunity to create an engaging atmosphere and motivate students to stay focused. It's easy for students to become disinterested if you ask the same question every week, receiving the same type of answers each time. Therefore, introduce engaging… Continue reading 15 unique ways to welcome your students
B1 – Girlboss
Who runs the world? Girls! Nowadays, more and more women are fearlessly taking on leadership roles and establishing their own companies. As a result, the term girlboss has become a global sensation. Explore the realm of female leaders and discover the remarkable story of the ultimate powerful woman - Malala Yousafzai. The majority of individuals… Continue reading B1 – Girlboss
B2 – The Perfect City Break: Create Your Itinerary 🕧
The summer is officially here, and we can certainly feel it with the scorching temperatures and too much sunshine! With many students likely planning trips, why not take this opportunity to turn it into a fun and practical B2 city break lesson where they prepare a short itinerary while learning six new words? I recently… Continue reading B2 – The Perfect City Break: Create Your Itinerary 🕧
B2 – Exploring Dark Tourism (guided reading)
As summer holidays approach (and have already started in some places), let's talk about tourism. To make it more engaging, consider discussing dark tourism with your students and explore the benefits and ethical issues related to this intriguing subject. I'm constantly amazed by the internet's infinite number of topics and information I hadn't previously encountered… Continue reading B2 – Exploring Dark Tourism (guided reading)
