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Structuring an IELTS talk
Here is anohter in my series of handouts for use in IELTS speaking classes. This one focuses on how to put an IELTS speaking part 2 talk together. It looks at introduction, body and conclusion and includes tips and exercises to improve coherence and cohesion using synonyms and referring words as well as a rang eof practice topics. I hope it is u...
Level: advanced
Age: 14-17
Type: worksheet
Downloads: 32
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Celebrating Love
This is the 3rd of a series of reading passages intended for students planning to study or live in the UK. It also provides practice in vocabulary building techniques from reading.
Caution! Not suitable for use in cultures where discussing relationships in class may cause embarrassment.
Level: intermediate
Age: 14-17
Type: reading
Downloads: 1
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Grammar for Making Generalisations
Do your students often make grammar mistakes when making generalisations? Do you find that few textbooks explain the rules? If so here is the grammar guide for you. A practice exercise is included. IELTS/TOEFL and BEC students are likely to find this material particularly useful.
Level: intermediate
Age: 14-17
Type: grammar-guide
Downloads: 8
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Christmas Shopping
One of a series about festivals in Britain. This is my own original text and is not available in any textbook, anthology or website.
The series was originally intended to serve two purposes:
1. to familiarise Chinese students intending to study in Britain with aspects of the culture. It should also be relevant to students in other Asian cou...
Level: intermediate
Age: 14-17
Type: reading
Downloads: 2
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Summarising from Reading
One of a series of articles about UK culture designed to develop reading skills as well as prepare students intending to study or work in the UK. It focuses on integrated skills of reading and speaking. Useful for TOEFL,GAC etc classes.
Level: advanced
Age: 14-17
Type: reading
Downloads: 7
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Wh and Two Word Questions
Here is a revised version of my handout for adult elementary students about the meaning of wh question words and two word questions with how. Although originally written for Chinese students it could ab adapted for use in any country. I hope it is useful
Level: elementary
Age: 14-17
Type: worksheet
Downloads: 2
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Somewhere to Stay
Here is a worksheet prepared for travel English classes. it focuses on vocabulary of hotels and culminates in an internet activity where students use websites to practice the vocabulary and choose a hotel in Edinburgh. I hope it is useful.
Level: intermediate
Age: 18-100
Type: worksheet
Downloads: 7
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During
A work sheet to help students use the preposition during correctly by distinguishing it from other often confused words. There are rules, practice exercises and speaking activities. I hope you find it useful for a wide variety of courses and levels.
Level: intermediate
Age: 12-17
Type: worksheet
Downloads: 6
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What Do You Look Like?
Worksheet focusing on authentic English used in website profiles and official forms to ask people to describe themselves. Aimed at High school or adult students. Not suitable for children
Level: intermediate
Age: 14-17
Type: worksheet
Downloads: 8
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Grammar for Making Generalisations
Grammar handout intended to raise awareness of common mistakes in academic writing when making generalisations. Useful for IELTS, TOEFL, GAC etc courses
Level: intermediate
Age: 14-17
Type: grammar-guide
Downloads: 11
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