Latest Guardian news lesson
19th September 2019: Can we halt the menacing creep of facial recognition technology?
The use of the technology in places like London’s King’s Cross is on the rise – and chipping away at our already fragile privacy.
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Teenagers: Speaking: Why teenagers avoid using English
Reasons why teenagers may be reluctant to speak English in class and solutions to help students overcome this problem.
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Latest FT business news lesson
FT business news lessons: FT 1000 retailers take clicks-and-bricks approach
September 2019: In this lesson, available at two levels, students read an authentic article from the Financial Times and discuss business topics including online sales and order fulfilment.
New for September
Business Spotlight: Dress for success
This lesson, based on an article from Business Spotlight, is about what we wear to work.
Language for ... introducing yourself
This lesson provides students with the key vocabulary for introductions and discusses typical ‘first meeting’ topics.
Everyday life: Star signs
In this lesson, offered at two levels, students will discuss personality traits in the context of star signs.
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Celebrations: New baby
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FT business news lessons: FT 1000 retailers take clicks-and-bricks approach
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FT business news lessons: We need permanent summer time to lift our mood
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FT business news lessons: Not all high-flyers are suited to life at the top
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Advancing Learning: Guilt-free teaching – how your students learn more when you plan less
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Elementary news lesson: A French inventor flies across the English Channel on a hoverboard
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Impressions: The future in your hand
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Lesson Share: Communication strategies
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Advancing Learning: Multisensory learning in the inclusive classroom
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Flashcards: Flowers, trees and plants
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Flashcards: School subjects (UK)
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Flashcards: School subjects (US)
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Flashcards: In the office (US)
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Flashcards: In the office (UK)
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Monthly news lesson: The Luxembourg free port storing riches for the super-wealthy
Updated for September
Webquest: Rosh Hashanah
Rosh Hashanah is the Jewish New Year. In this webquest, students will investigate the holiday and learn more about Jewish culture.
Listening skills: Guide
A short, handy guide to the skills students need to practice to become better listeners.
