Games have been part of human culture for thousands of years. From traditional children's games played outdoors to modern video games enjoyed online, people of all ages use games to relax, socialise, compete, and develop new skills. In this CAE Speaking Part 2 lesson, students learn how to compare and contrast different types of games… Continue reading Cambridge CAE Speaking Part 2: The World of Games
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CAE – Speaking Part 2 – Gendered Jobs
March is an incredible month for various reasons, one of them being International Women's Day. Don't shy away from the topic as it may bring up an engaging debate about gendered jobs - jobs that are typically associated with either males or females. The internet is filled with information about International Women's Day and its… Continue reading CAE – Speaking Part 2 – Gendered Jobs
C1 – Relationships at work (HR)
With Valentine's Day coming soon, it may be a good moment to bring the topic of romance to your classroom. You can approach this subject in many ways, one of them being office relationships - something that all adult learners have experienced and may have some stories to share. Love can be found in unexpected… Continue reading C1 – Relationships at work (HR)
B2/C1 – Assessing English Proficiency (HR)
As a teacher, there are times when it is difficult to assess a student's English level. This task gets easier with time but requires a high level of understanding of the language. What if you have no background in language teaching and still need to decide on someone's language level from a conversation? It is… Continue reading B2/C1 – Assessing English Proficiency (HR)
C1 – AI in Medicine: Changing Healthcare
Even though artificial intelligence has already become part of everyday life, it still feels slightly futuristic when we think about its role in healthcare. From smart assistants and navigation apps to recommendation systems and autonomous vehicles, most people already interact with AI daily, often without even realising it. That is exactly why I decided to… Continue reading C1 – AI in Medicine: Changing Healthcare
B2 – Rereading books as adults
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
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
B2 – Corporate jargon
I was always a little bit afraid of teaching Business English, as my main focus had usually been on exam preparation and General English. However, as it normally is with me and my blog posts, more BE students = focus shift to the business side of English. The idea for this class came up as… Continue reading B2 – Corporate jargon
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)
B1 – Heatwave advice from a doctor
Summer is here and what goes with it - the unbearable heat is here too! To keep things topical and your students engaged in studying even during the summer, you can talk about ways students can stay cool during this hot summer time. It feels like every year we are heading towards another heat record.… Continue reading B1 – Heatwave advice from a doctor
