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    Censored

    Students role-play a discussion about censorship on a television talk show.

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    Celebrity crimes

    Four speaking activities all connected to the theme of celebrity crime.

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    Castaway students

    Students practice oral fluency by talking about uses for everyday objects in a difficult situation.

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    The deck of business conversations

    A speaking lesson plan with Kings, Queens and Jokers. Can be used for non-business classes but very good for small business groups and one-to-one.

  • Photo of a blackout, ideally in New York.
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    Blackout

    A speaking activity with emphasis on oral fluency; students role-play a series of mobile phone calls that all take place during a blackout in New York.

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    The best job ... for your partner

    A lesson plan by Lindsay Clandfield in which students determine the best job for their partner or friend.

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    Lesson Share: David Beckham

    An information gap activity featuring David Beckham.

  • Photo of the concept of cloning.
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    The attack of the clones

    A discussion activity in which students read and re-tell short articles and then exchange opinions about the ethics of cloning.

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    Asking questions

    An oral interview speaking class for practising: short answers, the present simple, verb to be, can, future (going to); Numbers and letters; basic vocabulary.

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    Amnesty

    New president offers amnesty. Who will be released?

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    Drama activities

    Six drama activities for the ELT and ESOL classroom.

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    How to teach skills

    A section containing tips and lesson ideas for teaching skills plus expert advice on teaching reading, writing and vocabulary and an archive of downloadable songs to use in class.

  • Photo of an athlete winning.
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    Metaphors: Winning

    A lesson plan by Lindsay Clandfield to highlight the metaphorical meanings of several words and phrases related to winning and losing in sports.

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    Metaphors: Time is money

    A lesson plan by Lindsay Clandfield to highlight the metaphorical concept in English that 'time is money'.

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    Metaphors: Making mistakes

    A lesson plan by LIndsay Clandfield to highlight the metaphorical meanings of several phrases related to making mistakes.

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    Metaphors: Money is a liquid

    A lesson plan by LIndsay Clandfield to introduce between ten and fifteen expressions connected to money in a business/professional context with an emphasis on meaning and using the phrases.

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    Metaphors: Responsibilities are like weights

    A lesson plan by Lindsay Clandfield to highlight the metaphorical meanings of several words and expressions related to responsibility.

  • Photo of someone/people on a journey.
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    Metaphors: Life is a journey

    A lesson plan by Lindsay Clandfield to highlight the metaphorical meanings of several words and phrases describing life experiences.

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    Metaphors: Intelligence is a light

    A lesson plan by Lindsay Clandfield to highlight the metaphorical meanings of several words related to intelligence.

  • Photo of two people, one looking happy and the other one looking sad. If this is too hard, photo of someone looking either happy or sad.
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    Metaphors: Happy and sad

    A lesson plan by Lindsay Clandfield to highlight the metaphorical meanings of several words or phrases related to the emotions of happiness and sadness.