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Word of the week: Serendipity
The discovery of aspirin is often cited as an example of serendipity. At the end of the 19th century a German chemist was attempting to find a cure for rheumatism when he produced aspirin. It was then found to be an extremely effective pain killer. Thus the chemist had discovered ...
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Phrase of the week: to play second fiddle
Tim Bowen sheds some light on the origins and definition of the phrase to play second fiddle.
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Methodology: Teaching mixed-ability classes
Suggestions and advice on teaching mixed ability classes
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Phrase of the week: the graveyard shift
Tim Bowen sheds some light on the origins and definition of the phrase the graveyard shift.
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Phrase of the week: a dark horse
Tim Bowen sheds some light on the origins and definition of the phrase a dark horse.
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Phrase of the week: to face the music
Tim Bowen sheds some light on the origins and definition of the phrase to face the music.
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Phrase of the week: to start the ball rolling
Tim Bowen sheds some light on the origins and definition of the phrase to start the ball rolling.
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Lesson Share: Reported speech 1 – article
An article by Kerry Maxwell and Lindsay Clandfield on approaches to teaching reported speech.
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Reported speech 2 – article
An article by Kerry Maxwell and Lindsay Clandfield on approaches to teaching reported speech.
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ArticlePast perfect aspect – tips and activities
Tips and ideas from Kerry Maxwell and Lindsay Clandfield on teaching the past perfect aspect.
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Present perfect aspect – tips and activities
Tips and ideas from Kerry Maxwell and Lindsay Clandfield on teaching the present perfect aspect.
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Countability and noun types - tips and activities
Tips and activities for teaching countability and noun types.
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ArticlePrepositions of time and place - tips and activities
Teaching tips and suggestions for teaching the prepositions of time and place, at, on and in.
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Prepositions relating to movement and position - tips and activities
Tips and activities to help you teach prepositions relating to movement and position.
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Relative clauses in English – tips and activities
Tips and suggestions for teaching relative clauses in English.
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The passive in English – tips and activities
Tips and ideas from Kerry Maxwell and Lindsay Clandfield on teaching the passive in English.
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ArticleReported speech – tips and activities
Tips and ideas from Kerry Maxwell and Lindsay Clandfield on teaching reported speech.