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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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Ordinal Numbers
A worksheet on ordinal numbers which focuses on their meaning and functions. It includes grammar for using ordinal numbers correctly in sentences and practice exercises. Suitable for teenagers and adults learners. May also be useful for elementary business English.
Level: intermediate
Age: 12-17
Type: worksheet
Downloads: 4
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Periods of Time
A guided writing activity aimed at students studying academic writing for IELTS, TOEFL, GAC etc. Students learn academic expressions for periods of time with exaamples of usage then plan and write an essay about social and cultural development in their country in the 20th century.
Level: advanced
Age: 14-17
Type: worksheet
Downloads: 5
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My Fantasy Timetable
Questions about educational aims and policies in IELTS often cause problems for students unfamiliar with current debates in western countries. Here is a worksheet which introduces vocabulary for alternative curriculum choices. Students can then practice speaking, reading and writing activities to help them clarify their ideas and use the vocabula...
Level: advanced
Age: 14-17
Type: worksheet
Downloads: 8
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Conjunctions
A grammar guide with exercises to deal with the use of and and but especially and in lists and compound sentences. It focuses on errors which are common among the Chinese students I teach and is most useful at pre intermediate level. I hope it is useful for othe rpeople as well.
Level: elementary
Age: 14-17
Type: grammar-guide
Downloads: 20
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Making Suggestions: Guided Writing Practice
4 page worksheet. Students learn, step by step, to write a paragraph making suggestions about study skills. Suitable for upper elementaty or lower intermediate middle school students.
Level: elementary
Age: 11-14
Type: worksheet
Downloads: 18
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IELTS Speaking Part 2: understanding the topic card
Here is another of my handouts written for IELTS preparation classes. This one focuses on helping students understand the topic cards used in part 2 of the IELTS speaking test quickly and accurately. It is therefore a test skills activity rather that a vocabulary or grammar development exercise. I hope you find it useful
Level: advanced
Age: 14-17
Type: worksheet
Downloads: 64
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Wh and Two Word Questions: focus on meaning
Many upper elementary and pre intermediate students memorise qquestion words but never learn what they mean. As a result in conversation and listening exercises they often answer the wrong question. If this happens in your classes here is a work sheet to help you. I hope you find it useful.
Level: elementary
Age: 14-17
Type: worksheet
Downloads: 2
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Classroom Debates: Preparation Materials
Students prepare forclassroom debate by reading texts outlining both sides of an issue and practising basic speaking skills. A third topic to supplement my earlier handout with the same title.
Level: intermediate
Age: 13-17
Type: others
Downloads: 24
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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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