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
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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
C1 – Can You Taste Music?: Exploring Synesthesia
Every year on 22nd July, Brain Day celebrates one of the most fascinating and complex organs in the human body. It is the perfect opportunity to move beyond traditional language topics and explore how our brains shape the way we experience the world. This synesthesia C1 listening lesson uses authentic materials to spark curiosity while… Continue reading C1 – Can You Taste Music?: Exploring Synesthesia
Cambridge PET – Speaking Part 4
After a short break, I am finally back with a post that was anticipated by a few teachers. Up to now, my most popular post was Cambridge PET - Speaking Part 3, so the time has finally come for PET Speaking Part 4, which shows how to answer opinion-based questions using appropriate vocabulary. It's a long… Continue reading Cambridge PET – Speaking Part 4
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)
B1 – The Artist in Me
We are slowly coming to the end of this Preply course titled Culture Vulture. The fourth lesson deals with art and the meaning behind it. Students get a chance to learn the vocabulary needed to describe photos (and paintings) and finish the lesson by choosing the best painting for their teacher's virtual or real classroom. So… Continue reading B1 – The Artist in Me
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
April Fools’ Day-themed C1 speaking
Is it April Fools' Day or April Fool's Day? I've been researching that for a bit too long and still don't have an answer to this burning question. What I do know, though, is that I have been working on another Cambridge-style speaking exam lesson plan, so you all can take a breather and discuss… Continue reading April Fools’ Day-themed C1 speaking
B1 – Cinema of the Future
This is the third lesson of the Preply course - Culture Vulture. In this lesson about the future of cinema, we'll dive into a short video about the history of cinema and how technology keeps changing the way we watch movies. It’s a great chance for everyone to chat about their favourite films and their… Continue reading B1 – Cinema of the Future
Valentine’s Day-themed B1 speaking
It's February and you know what that means - Valentine's Day-themed classes. Keep them light and fun while making sure that your Cambridge exam candidates are not forgotten. Download this no-prep lesson idea and practise talking about romance, love and the meaning of Valentine's Day, all while following the PET speaking script. Who doesn't love… Continue reading Valentine’s Day-themed B1 speaking
