All articles by Lindsay Clandfield – Page 2

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    Owl Hall: Episode 6: Something bad

    In the sixth episode, Kara goes to the barn to see her mystery ‘friend’ but their meeting is interrupted by her brother, Martin. You can download the mp3 file for Episode 6, plus a lesson plan (with student worksheets, full transcript and answer keys) written by Lindsay Clandfield.

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    Owl Hall: Episode 5: The bedroom

    In the fifth episode, Kara’s mystery ‘friend’ doesn’t appear at the barn because she didn’t go alone, so they arrange another meeting. You can download the mp3 file for Episode 5, plus a lesson plan (with student worksheets, full transcript and answer keys) written by Lindsay Clandfield.

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    Owl Hall: Episode 4: Spy catching

    In the fourth episode, Kara discovers a spooky house on a hill and receives a mysterious message from ‘a friend’. You can download the mp3 file for Episode 4, plus a lesson plan (with student worksheets, full transcript and answer keys) written by Lindsay Clandfield.

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    Owl Hall: Episode 3: Feeling awkward

    In the third episode, Kara produces her first blog entry and video and then has a nasty surprise! You can download the mp3 file for Episode 3, plus a lesson plan (with student worksheets, full transcript and answer keys) written by Lindsay Clandfield.

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    Owl Hall: Episode 2: Exploring

    In this second spooky episode, Kara, her brother, Martin, and their mum, Janet, arrive at Owl Hall. While Janet makes dinner, Kara and Martin explore the house. You can download the mp3 file for Episode 2, plus a lesson plan (with student worksheets, full transcript and answer keys) written by ...

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    Owl Hall: Episode 1: Arrival

    In the first episode of this brand-new spooky serialization we meet Kara, her brother, Martin, and their mum, Janet, who are all travelling to the mysterious Owl Hall. You can download the mp3 file for Episode 1, plus a lesson plan (with student worksheets, full transcript and answer keys) written ...

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    Metaphors: Winning

    A lesson plan by Lindsay Clandfield to highlight the metaphorical meanings of several words and phrases related to winning and losing in sports.

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    Metaphors: Time is money

    A lesson plan by Lindsay Clandfield to highlight the metaphorical concept in English that 'time is money'.

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    Metaphors: Making mistakes

    A lesson plan by LIndsay Clandfield to highlight the metaphorical meanings of several phrases related to making mistakes.

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    Metaphors: Money is a liquid

    A lesson plan by LIndsay Clandfield to introduce between ten and fifteen expressions connected to money in a business/professional context with an emphasis on meaning and using the phrases.

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    Metaphors: Responsibilities are like weights

    A lesson plan by Lindsay Clandfield to highlight the metaphorical meanings of several words and expressions related to responsibility.

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    Metaphors: Life is a journey

    A lesson plan by Lindsay Clandfield to highlight the metaphorical meanings of several words and phrases describing life experiences.

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    Metaphors: Intelligence is a light

    A lesson plan by Lindsay Clandfield to highlight the metaphorical meanings of several words related to intelligence.

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    Metaphors: Happy and sad

    A lesson plan by Lindsay Clandfield to highlight the metaphorical meanings of several words or phrases related to the emotions of happiness and sadness.

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    Metaphors: Honesty and dishonesty

    A lesson plan by Lindsay Clandfield to highlight the metaphorical meanings of several words and phrases related to honesty and dishonesty.

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    Metaphors: Illness and disease

    A lesson plan by Lindsay Clandfield to highlight some of the metaphors in English that surround the treatment of diseases like AIDS and cancer.

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    Metaphors: Anger is heat

    A lesson plan by Linsday Clandfield to highlight the metaphorical meanings of several words and phrases related to anger.

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    Metaphors: It's all in your mind

    A lesson plan by LIndsay Clandfield to highlight the metaphorical meanings of several words related to the mind.

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    Teaching Proficiency students

    Lindsay Clandfield offers some advice to a teacher in Poland whose Proficiency-level students are no longer challenged by their coursebook.

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    Teen Talk: Guess who’s coming to class?

    Preparation is the key when inviting a guest to class, says Lindsay Clandfield.