All Upper-Intermediate articles – Page 31
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LessonMacmillan Dictionary BuzzWord: anecdata
This lesson plan by Kerry Maxwell gives tips and suggestions for using the BuzzWord article on anecdata in class.
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The Importance of Being Earnest: Part 5
The audio and activities for the fifth part of this upper-intermediate-level Macmillan Reader are now available for all Staff Room members. In Part 5, Jack expresses his anger at Algernon’s arrival to the country house by telling him to leave. Algernon, in love with Cecily, wants to spend more time ...
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ArticleBusiness Spotlight: Quiet, please
This lesson, based on an article from Business Spotlight, is about being an introvert in, what can sometimes seem like, an extrovert’s world.
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Macmillan Life Skills: Get Thinking – Museums
In this Macmillan Life Skills lesson, students read and listen to reviews about museums and discuss their own preferences developing the following life skills: learner autonomy, giving feedback and social responsibility.
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The Importance of Being Earnest: Part 4
The audio and activities for the fourth part of this upper-intermediate-level Macmillan Reader are now available for all Staff Room members. In Part 4, we meet Cecily, Jack’s young ward, and her governess, Miss Prism, at Jack’s country house. Cecily receives an unexpected visitor whom she is very pleased to ...
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Lesson Share: Follow-up questions
Tamzin Berridge wins the lesson share competition with a handy lesson designed to help students develop conversations through follow-up questions.
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Beyond: Knowledge: Classrooms
In this lesson, students practise describing and comparing classrooms, design their dream classroom, evaluate and discuss school subjects and revise useful classroom language.
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The Importance of Being Earnest: Part 3
The audio and activities for the third part of this upper-intermediate-level Macmillan Reader are now available for all Staff Room members. In Part 3, the two friends are deciding what to do in the evening when Gwendolen returns unexpectedly to make secret plans with Jack. However, Algernon is listening to ...
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ArticleBusiness Spotlight: Low-cost air travel
This lesson, based on an article from Business Spotlight, is about the emergence of low-cost travel and South West Airlines.
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The Importance of Being Earnest: Part 2
The audio and activities for the second part of this upper-intermediate-level Macmillan Reader are now available for all Staff Room members. In Part 2, Lady Bracknell and her daughter, Gwendolen, arrive. Jack will need Algernon’s help if he is going to propose to Gwendolen away from her mother.
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Survival Guide: The emergency activity file
Some of our favourite activities requiring little or no preparation - designed to be used in a minor or major emergency!
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ArticleBeyond on onestopenglish: Arts and Media
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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Beyond: Arts and Media: Literary lives
In this lesson, students read biographies, interview their partner and create questions to get information from their teacher.
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ArticleBusiness Spotlight: Should we ban fracking?
This lesson, which is based on an article from Business Spotlight, is about whether hydraulic fracturing should be banned.
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The Importance of Being Earnest: Part 1
The audio and activities for the first part of this upper-intermediate-level Macmillan Reader are now available for all onestopenglish users. In Part 1, Algernon receives a surprise visit from his good friend Jack, who has decided to declare his love for Algernon’s cousin. Before Algernon can agree to their marriage, he has one or two questions to ask.
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ArticleBusiness Spotlight: Wild West of new business
This lesson, which is based on an article from Business Spotlight, is about the emergence of young, innovative companies funded by small investors through crowdfunding sites.
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Oh, Whistle and I'll Come to You, My Lad: Part 7
In Part 7, the final instalment of this horror story, Parkins finally comes face to face with the mysterious figure that has been haunting him. In this lesson, students will recall the main events of the previous instalments; listen for gist; retell the main events of the story; improve their ...
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Teaching toolBusiness Top Trumps: Lesson 6—Moving premises
In this lesson, students discuss moving premises and make decisions about work-from-home policies and outsourcing.
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LessonEnglish 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 ...