What brings people closer - the things they love or hate? As it turns out someone has it all figured out and created a matchmaking app called Hater. Watch this B1-level interview and let your students decide if they find better connections through mutual likes or dislikes. This lesson plan came to be when I was… Continue reading B1 – Dating app ‘Hater’
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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
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?
Cambridge CAE – Writing Part 2 (report)
With the increased number of advanced students looking for different ways of improving their communication while talking about their jobs, I naturally started looking for various activities that match their interests. I want my students not only to talk about work-related things but also set them up for future homework. In this class, students get… Continue reading Cambridge CAE – Writing Part 2 (report)
8 reasons why you should NOT become a freelance EFL teacher
To celebrate my second anniversary on WordPress and almost two years of venturing into an EFL solo teaching world, I thought it was only appropriate to write down some of my observations and warn other English teachers about working for themselves. What better way to celebrate my 2nd anniversary on this platform than writing a… Continue reading 8 reasons why you should NOT become a freelance EFL teacher
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
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
