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    Owl Hall: Episode 6: Something bad

    In the sixth episode, Kara goes to the barn to see her mystery ‘friend’ but their meeting is interrupted by her brother, Martin. You can download the mp3 file for Episode 6, plus a lesson plan (with student worksheets, full transcript and answer keys) written by Lindsay Clandfield.

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    The Gift of the Magi: Part 2

    This advanced-level story is set in New York at Christmas in the early 1900s. It is about a young married couple who are poor but very much in love, and want to buy each other the best Christmas present possible. The story is told in two parts; each part contains audio and an accompanying lesson plan written by Ceri Jones, which includes teacher’s notes, student worksheets and a full transcript and glossary. 

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    The Gift of the Magi: Part 1

    This advanced-level story is set in New York at Christmas in the early 1900s. It is about a young married couple who are poor but very much in love, and want to buy each other the best Christmas present possible. 

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    Owl Hall: Episode 5: The bedroom

    In the fifth episode, Kara’s mystery ‘friend’ doesn’t appear at the barn because she didn’t go alone, so they arrange another meeting. You can download the mp3 file for Episode 5, plus a lesson plan (with student worksheets, full transcript and answer keys) written by Lindsay Clandfield.

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    Owl Hall: Episode 4: Spy catching

    In the fourth episode, Kara discovers a spooky house on a hill and receives a mysterious message from ‘a friend’. You can download the mp3 file for Episode 4, plus a lesson plan (with student worksheets, full transcript and answer keys) written by Lindsay Clandfield.

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    Owl Hall: Episode 3: Feeling awkward

    In the third episode, Kara produces her first blog entry and video and then has a nasty surprise! You can download the mp3 file for Episode 3, plus a lesson plan (with student worksheets, full transcript and answer keys) written by Lindsay Clandfield.

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    Owl Hall: Episode 2: Exploring

    In this second spooky episode, Kara, her brother, Martin, and their mum, Janet, arrive at Owl Hall. While Janet makes dinner, Kara and Martin explore the house. You can download the mp3 file for Episode 2, plus a lesson plan (with student worksheets, full transcript and answer keys) written by ...

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    The Terror of Blue John Gap: Part 6

    Part 6 of this horror story concludes with Hardcastle finding himself face-to-face with the monster in the cave. In this final lesson, the students will: remember and retell the story so far; listen to the sixth part of the story and recount the main events; listen in detail to a ...

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    The Secret Garden: Chapter 12

    The audio and activities for the twelfth and final chapter of this pre-intermediate-level Macmillan Reader are now available for all Staff Room members. Mr Craven returns to the Manor …

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    Owl Hall: Episode 1: Arrival

    In the first episode of this brand-new spooky serialization we meet Kara, her brother, Martin, and their mum, Janet, who are all travelling to the mysterious Owl Hall. You can download the mp3 file for Episode 1, plus a lesson plan (with student worksheets, full transcript and answer keys) written ...

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    The Terror of Blue John Gap: Part 5

    Part 5 of this horror story continues with Hardcastle’s mission to confront the monster himself, after the police dismissed his story. In this lesson, the students will: remember and retell the story so far; listen to the fifth part of the story and recount the main events; listen in detail ...

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    The Secret Garden: Chapter 11

    The audio and activities for the eleventh chapter of this pre-intermediate-level Macmillan Reader are now available for all Staff Room members. Colin gains strength but keeps it a secret from staff at the Manor …

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    The Terror of Blue John Gap: Part 4

    Part 4 of this horror story continues with Hardcastle desperate to tell someone he trusts about his encounter with the monster. In this lesson, the students will: retell the story so far and predict what will happen next; listen to the fourth part of the story and answer comprehension questions; ...

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    The Secret Garden: Chapter 10

    The audio and activities for the tenth chapter of this pre-intermediate-level Macmillan Reader are now available for all Staff Room members. Mary and Dickon take Colin to see the secret garden …

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    The Terror of Blue John Gap: Part 3

    Part 3 of this horror story continues with Hardcastle trapped in the dark in an underground cave. In this lesson, the students will: complete a brief comprehension task on the previous chapter; read contrasting summaries of the chapter and determine which one is the most likely outcome; listen in detail ...

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    The Secret Garden: Chapter 9

    The audio and activities for the ninth chapter of this pre-intermediate-level Macmillan Reader are now available for all Staff Room members. Mary tells Colin the truth about the secret garden and introduces him to Dickon …

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    The Terror of Blue John Gap: Part 2

    Part 2 of this horror story continues with Hardcastle deciding to explore the caves at Blue John Gap. In this lesson, the students will: remember and retell the first part of the story; listen to the second part of the story and predict what might happen next; listen in detail ...

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    The Secret Garden: Chapter 8

    The audio and activities for the eighth chapter of this pre-intermediate-level Macmillan Reader are now available for all Staff Room members. Because she was busy working in the garden with Dickon, Mary arrived late to visit Colin …

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    Business: Integrated Skills CLIL Lesson

    This lesson plan deals with different aspects of business: travel, negotiations, buying and selling, advertising, slogans and currency. Role-play dialogue is included, as is a fun collaborative project for the whole ’business class’. Includes tips for effective writing and listening, consolidation and vocabulary builder activities, useful phrases and a listening ...

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    Places: Teens chat: History

    In this lesson plan, teenagers Anna and Ben chat about an internet history quiz and ask each other quiz questions about history. Students listen to the dialogue then complete a gap-fill, label a world map, match sentences to places on the map and complete a vocabulary exercise on words such ...