All Listening articles – Page 11

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    English for HR Management: Performance appraisal

    Students are introduced to the topic of performance appraisals in this instalment of David Baker’s HR management series.

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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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    Absolute Beginners: Unit 7

    In this lesson by Frances Marnie, students cover language including What day is it?, today, tomorrow, yesterday, days of the week, I like / don’t like. Printable resources include comprehensive step-by-step teacher’s notes, a student worksheet and flashcards.

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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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    Absolute Beginners: Unit 6

    In this lesson by Frances Marnie, students cover language including: How much is it?, Can I have…, days of the week, pounds, food and drink. Printable resources include comprehensive step-by-step teacher’s notes, a student worksheet and flashcards.

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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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    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 ...

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    Absolute Beginners: Unit 5 - How much is it?

    Help your absolute beginner ask how much things cost in English with this fantastic lesson by Frances Marnie. 

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    Absolute Beginners: Unit 4 - What’s her name?

    Help your absolute beginner students learn to talk about other people’s names and origins with this lesson by Frances Marnie.

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    Oh, Whistle and I'll Come to You, My Lad: Part 2

    In Part 2 of this horror story, Parkins is in Burnstow and explores the site of an old church where he finds a mysterious object. In this lesson, the students will: talk about museums and learn the names of some artefacts; practise listening for gist to order events in the ...

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    Absolute Beginners: Unit 3 - How are you?

    Help your absolute beginner students learn to talk about how they feel and where they come from with this lesson by Frances Marnie.

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    Oh, Whistle and I’ll Come to You, My Lad: Part 1

    This advanced-level story, by M R James, is set in Burnstow, a seaside town on the east coast of England. It tells of how university professor makes an interesting discovery with disturbing consequences. It is told in seven parts; each part contains audio and an accompanying lesson plan written by ...

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    Absolute Beginners: Unit 2 - What's your phone number?

    Help your absolute beginner students learn to give and ask for phone numbers in English while practising numbers 0-9 with this lesson by Frances Marnie.

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    Business Basics: Taking an order

    In this lesson by Rosemary Richey, students practise polite language used when taking customer orders. Exercises include: identifying ‘friendly’ and unfriendly’ language, completing the gaps in a conversation and role-playing two phone conversations.

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    Absolute Beginners Series

    Frances Marnie introduces a series of ESOL lesson plans aimed at beginner-level students with little or no previous experience in English. 

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    Absolute Beginners: Unit 1 - Hello, what’s your name?

    Help your absolute beginner students learn to introduce themselves in English with this fantastic lesson by Frances Marnie.

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    Lesson Share: Socializing

    Gary Jones wins the Lesson Share competition with a fabulous lesson plan to help students practise making small talk.

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    Mobile English: Secret instructions

    Students use mobile phones or voice recorders to deliver instructions that include phrasal verbs/verb + particles.

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    Second Best: Part 2

    In Part 2, the final part of this story, the sisters walk through the countryside and come across Tom Smedley, an admirer of Frances. In this lesson, the students will: recap Part 1 of the story; listen for gist and detail; listen to the effect of short sentences on mood; ...

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    The Shadow and the Flash: Part 5

    In Part 5, the concluding part of this science fiction story, Paul and Lloyd finally confront each other. In this lesson, the students will: look back over the story so far; practise listening for gist; listen for detail; discuss the tragic end of the story; study the effect of long ...