All everyday vocabulary articles
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ArticleMacmillan Dictionary Blog: Metaphor
This article, by Dr Rosamund Moon, takes you through the fascinating world of metaphor and discovers how everyday words and phrases can have deeper, metaphorical meanings.
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Teaching toolInteractive Flashcards: Chores for Everyone
Boost your students’ vocabulary and talk about their favourite (or least favourite) chores with this set of Interactive Flashcards.
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LessonLanguage for… helping others to understand you
In this lesson, students will learn essential phrases and strategies to effectively communicate their ideas.
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LessonLanguage for… home repairs
In this lesson, students will learn essential phrases for everyday discussions concerning home repairs.
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LessonLanguage for… medical emergencies
In this lesson, students will learn important phrases and vocabulary related to health, the human body, and contacting emergency services.
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LessonLanguage for… clothes shopping
In this lesson, students will learn essential expressions and vocabulary for common conversations that take place in a clothing store.
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LessonLanguage for… job interviews
In this lesson, students will learn essential phrases for a successful job interview.
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LessonLanguage for… social media
In this lesson, students will learn crucial vocabulary for using the internet and social media.
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LessonLanguage for… the environment
In this lesson, students will learn important terminology related to the environment.
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LessonLanguage for… the weather
In this lesson, students will learn the necessary vocabulary to understand weather forecasts and talk about the weather.
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LessonLanguage for… air travel (how to avoid delays at the airport)
In this lesson, students will learn the necessary vocabulary for checking in for a flight and navigating airport security.
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LessonLanguage for… informal conversations
In this lesson, students will acquire the essential vocabulary to facilitate informal conversations.
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LessonLanguage for… visiting the doctor
In this lesson, students will learn the necessary vocabulary for visiting the doctor.
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LessonLanguage for… online shopping
In this lesson, students will learn essential expressions and vocabulary for online shopping.
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LessonMacmillan Dictionary BuzzWord: anecdata
This lesson plan by Kerry Maxwell gives tips and suggestions for using the BuzzWord article on anecdata in class.
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LessonMacmillan Dictionary BuzzWord: bitcoin
This lesson plan by Kerry Maxwell gives tips and suggestions for using the BuzzWord article on Bitcoin in class.
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LessonTopics: Travel
In this instalment of Adrian Tennant’s series, available at two levels, students are introduced to the topic of travel.
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Professional development: adapting your language for the learner
Advice on how to adapt your language for the learner.