All Elementary articles – Page 2
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French miss: is the future of movie kissing in jeopardy?
Have you ever wondered if two actors kissing in a movie are actually kissing?
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A moment that changed me: I had a heart attack at 37 – so I went to live in a cave
How can a near-death experience alter drastically the way we live?
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Onestopenglish Quizzes: Hobbies & Pastimes
Get your students to practise the Present Continuous while talking about hobbies and pastimes with this fun quiz.
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Schools in England using Airbnb-style strategy to raise funds
Read about the innovative approach being taken by schools in England to address the issue of underfunding.
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The best apps for nature lovers – from identifying birdsong to tracking lions
Can our mobile phones enhance the experience of being outdoors?
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Shouting at children can be as damaging as physical abuse, study says
Discuss with your students the adverse effects of verbal abuse on children’s well-being and development.
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‘Could be the next big thing’: how pickleball is courting a new generation of players
Pickleball is a popular new sport, but what challenges does it face for continued growth?
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The male menopause: genuine condition or moneymaking myth?
Should male menopause be considered an actual medical condition?
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Game Cards: Vegetables
Get your students talking about vegetables while they move around the classroom with this fun set of Game Cards.
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Elementary Business: The Doctor Will (Video) See You Now
Do you prefer seeing the doctor in person or via video call? Discuss this topic with your elementary-level students.
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‘Whatever it takes’: students at 50 US high schools launch climate initiative
Read about a youth-led initiative to provide students with better climate education and sustainable campuses.
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‘A lifeline for dirty cars’: EU backs new air pollution limits, but not until 2035
What is the European Union doing to fight air pollution?
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The microwave lemon trick – and other household hacks that actually work
Influencers have become famous for sharing housecleaning hacks on social media, but do they actually work?
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‘A big responsibility’: astronaut from UAE on longest ever Arab space mission
What has Sultan al-Neyadi done while completing this record-breaking mission?
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Beyond on onestopenglish: Knowledge
Karen Kovacs introduces this collection of topical lessons for teenagers related to art, television, literature, theatre, advertising, and the press. Students practise speaking and further subskills while being creative.
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From Titanic to American Sniper: the biggest lies in fact-based movies
When movies claim to be “based on true events,” how closely should they stick to real-life stories?
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Elementary Business: Empowering Refugees
Read with your elementary-level students about a social enterprise that gives refugee women the skills to succeed in the workplace.
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I was a champion of fake meat: but I’m not surprised people are losing their taste for it
Why do meat alternatives lose popularity over time? A former advocate talks about plant-based and lab-grown meats.
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Game Cards: The Alphabet
Use this fun set of Alphabet game cards to practice the alphabet with your students.
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Macmillan Dictionary Quizzes: Verbs II
In this Macmillan Dictionary quiz, you can practise verbs often used in a similar context, such as look, look like, pretend, and show.