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Our news lessons are based on articles from The Guardian and include worksheets for you to use in class.
Silent salons: why people are choosing to keep quiet at the hairdresser
More and more people choose the silent service at their beauty salons. Read to find out why.
Stand-up comedy course for men at risk of suicide
Can comedy help improve the mental health of vulnerable adults? Read and find out.
Why are American national parks filled with plastic?
America’s most scenic locations are littered with single-use plastic. How can this be stopped?
Flashcards: In the classroom (UK)
A British English set of flashcards on the topic of classroom objects to print and use in class.
Topics: Hobbies
Students are introduced to the topic of hobbies in this instalment of Adrian Tennant’s Topics series. The lesson is available at two language levels (Pre-intermediate and Intermediate +) and gives students practice in reading, listening and speaking skills, as well as exercises focusing on grammar and vocabulary.
Live from London: Healthy food
Set in Kings Cross, London, this video includes interviews with Londoners talking about healthy food and what they have for breakfast.
A series of resources all about celebrations and special events such as Halloween, Christmas and New Year's Eve.
Celebrations: Firsts
In this lesson, students do a quiz and talk about personal firsts.
Celebrations: Cards for every occasion
Students talk about sending and receiving cards for special occasions and design their own.
Video projects: Buy me, buy me!
In this instalment of the integrated skills series by Jackie McAvoy, students produce a short video or audio recording of an advertisement.
A series of resources about everyday life events such as going shopping, applying for jobs and meeting people.
Everyday life: In the kitchen
In this lesson, students do a class survey about breakfast and write a recipe.
Compass is a culture-themed course designed for adult students at an upper intermediate level.
Welcome to Compass
Lizzie Pinard introduces a series of cultural lessons for adults at an upper intermediate level. This article provides information about the series and guidance on how to use the teacher’s notes.
Using Art in the classroom
Using art in the classroom
A series of articles by Jamie Keddie containing lesson plans, teaching tips, and suggestions for using art in the classroom.
These lessons focus on common topics such as crime, travel, weather, family and politics.
Topics: Health
Students are introduced to the topic of health in this instalment of Adrian Tennant’s Topics series. The lesson is available at two language levels (Pre-intermediate and Intermediate +) and gives students practice in reading, listening and speaking skills, as well as exercises focusing on grammar and vocabulary.