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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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Adverbsof Time
A worksheet based around the topic of applications to western universities and focused on the vocabulary and grammar of adverbs of time. It includes speaking and writing activities to give students skills they need to apply successfully to western universities.
Level: advanced
Age: 14-17
Type: worksheet
Downloads: 9
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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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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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Describing Pie Charts
Here is the second of my worksheets for IELTS Writing Task 1. This one deals with vocabulary for describing proportions particularly in pie charts. It is aimed at IELTS students but may also be useful for other courses such as BEC and GAC. I Hope you find it helpful.
Level: advanced
Age: 14-17
Type: worksheet
Downloads: 82
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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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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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What are they doing?
Here is a worksheet designed for Chinese students to practice using the present continuous to describe actions. It can be adapted for speakers of other languages. I hope it is useful
Level: elementary
Age: 8-12
Type: worksheet
Downloads: 3
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What�s Wrong With Me?
A set of role play cue cards giving 4 scenarios for students to practice dialogue between a doctor and patient. Includes extensive preparatory vocabulary and background reading. Can be used to bring to life health and illness modules in many textbooks
Level: intermediate
Age: 14-17
Type: others
Downloads: 30
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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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