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Oh, Whistle and I'll Come to You, My Lad: Part 6

In Part 6 of this horror story, Parkins and the Colonel return from playing golf and talk to a frightened boy who has seen something strange at the hotel. In this lesson, students will: recall the story so far; listen for gist; retell the main events; listen for detail; re-enact ...

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Business Basics: Office procedures

In this lesson by Rosemary Richey, students practise helping a new colleague with office procedures. Exercises include: identifying the correct modal verb, listening to an office conversation, giving advice and writing a set of office procedures.

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Business Spotlight: Whistle-blower: Karen Silkwood

This lesson, based on an article from Business Spotlight, is about union activist Karen Silkwood who exposed some scandalous business practices in her place of work. 

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Your English: Collocations: fruitful/fruitless

Collocations prove to be a fruitful area for Tim Bowen this week, as he offers up this fruitful discussion.

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Oh, Whistle and I'll Come to You, My Lad: Part 5

In Part 5 of this horror story, Parkins and the Colonel discuss superstitions and the possible link between the whistle and the wind. In this lesson, the students will: recall the story so far; listen for specific information; listen for gist and attitude; listen for detail; practise intonation patterns in ...

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Your English: Idioms: bag

It’s time to let the cat out of the bag, as Tim Bowen shows once again he’s got bags of potential when it comes to idioms.

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Your English: Phrasal verbs: work (2)

Feeling in need of a workout? Tim Bowen helps us work out the problems with this useful phrasal verb.

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Your English: Word grammar: bang

Looking for something to make your lessons go with a bang? Try Tim Bowen’s bang on article on word grammar.

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Oh, Whistle and I'll Come to You, My Lad: Part 4

In Part 4 of this horror story, Parkins’s curiosity gets the better of him and he spends a wakeful night disturbed by distressing visions and morbid thoughts. In this lesson, the students will: recap the story so far and predict what happens after Parkins blows the whistle; listen for gist; ...

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Business Basics: A job interview

In this lesson by Rosemary Richey, students practise basic language associated with job interviews. Exercises include: identifying vocabulary used in job adverts, listening to a job interview and completing the gaps, creating a CV and role-playing a job interview.

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Theme-based expressions: Shakespeare special

Tim Bowen gives us too much of a good thing this month, as we read to our heart’s content about Shakespearean language in this special edition of Your English.

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Survival Guide: Surviving young learners

Jo Budden and Lindsay Clandfield delve into the world of young learners, sharing tips to help you manage your class and suggesting fun activities to try with your students.

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Business Spotlight: English as the EU language?

This lesson, which is based on an article from Business Spotlight, is about whether English should be the official language for the European Union (EU). 

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Lesson Share: Presenting convincing arguments

Gabrielle Jones wins the lesson share competition with a useful lesson on how to formulate convincing arguments and give structured opinions when debating a topic.

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Tuk Tuk Travels: Entry 11: Reflections

In their eleventh travelogue, our tuk tuk travellers reflect on their experiences in South East Asia and the right of every child everywhere to have access to an education.

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Your English: Collocations: frantic

Tim Bowen’s frantic efforts have paid off, as he offers up another fantastic article on collocations.

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Your English: Idioms: back

Think you know idioms like the back of your hand? Tim Bowen refuses to turn his back on these tricky expressions.

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Your English: Phrasal verbs: work (1)

Work off the stress of the day with another of Tim Bowen’s handy guides to phrasal verbs.

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Your English: Word grammar: double

Tim Bowen gives us double the fun in his examination of this versatile word.

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Oh, Whistle and I'll Come to You, My Lad: Part 3

In Part 3 of this horror story, Professor Parkins walks back to the inn and, after a relaxing evening in the company of the other guests, he retires to his bedroom to examine the mysterious artefact. In this lesson, the students will: take part in a visualization to prepare them ...