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Grammarman: Episode 14: Janet of the Apes

Thu, 23 May 2013 16:49 GMT

In the fourteenth episode, Grammarman is still stranded in pre-historic Earth and is struggling to understand the locals. Can you replace the symbols with vowels to decipher the monkey language? The answers can be found in the downloadable worksheet to the right of the page.

Your English: Phrasal verbs: turn (2)

Thu, 23 May 2013 12:25 GMT

Does the subject of phrasal verbs turn you on? In which case, Tim Bowen urges you to read on!

Absolute Beginners: Unit 1

Tue, 7 May 2013 15:58 GMT

In this lesson by Frances Marnie, students cover language including hello, what’s your name?, numbers 1-5, book, pen, chair, table and goodbye. Printable resources include comprehensive step-by-step teacher’s notes, a student worksheet, cut-out alphabet cards and flashcards.

Health and safety

Tue, 7 May 2013 15:57 GMT

Students are introduced to the topic of health and safety in this instalment of David Baker’s HR management series. Students read a text about health and wellness and human resource management, and listen to a conversation two colleagues from a Human Resources department about workplace stress.

Business Basics: Making suggestions

Tue, 7 May 2013 15:57 GMT

In this lesson by Rosemary Richey, students practise describing a colleague’s difficult behaviour and making suggestions on how to deal with it. Exercises include: listing positive and negative adjectives, writing action points and a role-play dealing with problems at work.

Business Spotlight: Coca-Cola's biggest mistake

Tue, 7 May 2013 15:51 GMT

This lesson, which is based on an article from Business Spotlight, is about Coca-Cola and a far-reaching marketing decision the company made in the 1980s. Teacher’s notes cover strategies for dealing with non-English words. Student activities include exercises on key words, comparing advertisements and writing a case study.

Macmillan Dictionary BuzzWord: hate-watching

Tue, 7 May 2013 15:51 GMT

A lesson plan by Tim Bowen, giving tips and suggestions for using the BuzzWord article on hate-watching in class. Student worksheet includes reading activities, vocabulary-building exercises, and a focus on verb and noun collocations.

Grammarman: Episode 13: The Wizard of Was

Tue, 7 May 2013 15:51 GMT

In the thirteenth episode, Grammarman gets sent back in time to prehistoric Earth by the evil Wizard of Was! Can you find and correct the wrong tenses in the story to help bring Grammarman back? The answers can be found in the downloadable worksheet to the right of the page.

Mobile English: Pet hates

Tue, 7 May 2013 15:50 GMT

Students use mobile phones or other digital recording devices to record a 30-second video about their ’pet hates’.

Author of the month: Frances Marnie

Tue, 7 May 2013 15:51 GMT

Tell us a little about yourself

Monthly news lesson: Insects could be the planet’s next food source

Tue, 7 May 2013 15:39 GMT

Insects are plentiful, full of protein and many experts believe that there is a clear environmental benefit to humans eating them. So what will it take for Western society to overcome its prejudices and start eating creepy-crawlies?

Lesson Share: Socializing

Tue, 7 May 2013 15:39 GMT

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

Diary from London: IATEFL Liverpool 2013

Tue, 7 May 2013 15:38 GMT

In his sixteenth diary entry, David Foster gives the lowdown on his highly successful talk at IATEFL in Liverpool.

Diary from Dublin: Bungee teaching

Tue, 7 May 2013 15:38 GMT

In her sixteenth diary entry, Ruth Powell is sky-high when it comes to giving instructions.

Teacher of the month: Hanna Dudich

Tue, 7 May 2013 15:38 GMT

Our Teacher of the month for May 2013 is Hanna Dudich, who owes a lot to her wise mentor, Mrs Lalak.

Tuk Tuk Travels: Entry 6: The end of the African road

Tue, 7 May 2013 15:38 GMT

In their sixth travelog, our Tuk Tuk wanderers reflect on their incredible journey through Africa and prepare for the next leg – India!