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Question Types in Reading Comprehension Tests
The last in my series on British culture and festivals. It uses the topic of Halloween to give students practice with reading comprehension skills needed for IELTS and TOEFL.
Level: advanced
Age: 14-17
Type: reading
Downloads: 5
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Amazing Animal analogies
An introduction to similes,metaphors and idioms used for comparison. It is aimed at students preparing for Cambridge FCE, IELTS, TOEFL, BED etc who need to cope with similes, metaphors and idioms in reading passages.
Level: advanced
Age: 14-17
Type: worksheet
Downloads: 7
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Direct and Indirect Speech
An introduction to some of the basic differences between direct and indirect speech. It focuses on sentence structure and function rahter than punctuation. I have found this especially useful with Cambridge FCE students.
Level: intermediate
Age: 14-17
Type: grammar-guide
Downloads: 10
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Classroom Debates: Preparation Materials
Students prepare for classroom debate by reading passages outlining both sides of an issue and practising basic speaking skills. two topics.
Level: intermediate
Age: 13-17
Type: others
Downloads: 23
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Modals: May and Might
Multi page worksheet intended for upper elementary or lower intermediate students. Could suit any age but originally written for middle school students. Focuses on the communicative function of the modals may and might.
Level: elementary
Age: 11-14
Type: grammar-guide
Downloads: 60
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Hogmanay
The latest in my series of original articles about British festivals and culture used to reinforce reading skills. This series is aimed at students intending to study or work in the UK.
Level: intermediate
Age: 14-17
Type: reading
Downloads: 12
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IELTS Speaking Part 1 FAQs
This is a handout I have written for my IELTS speaking classes. It tries to answer some of the many questions which my students (Chinese) ask about IELTS and correct some of the numerous misconceptions they have about the test. IELTS is the same worldwide so I hope it is useful for other classesa in other countries as well.
Level: advanced
Age: 14-17
Type: others
Downloads: 48
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Let�s Catch the Bus
Students learn and practice compound nouns connected with bus travel. Suitable for lower intermediate students especially those who travel to school by bus.
Level: intermediate
Age: 11-17
Type: worksheet
Downloads: 3
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British Culture: Superstition
Another in my series of self written articles about aspects of British life and culture intended for students aiming to study, work or live in the UK. Focuses on the reading skill of prediction and includes an integrated writing task.
Level: advanced
Age: 14-17
Type: reading
Downloads: 29
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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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