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TOEFL Vocabulary: Academic Subjects
Many of my Chinese TOEFL students, especially at lower entry levels, are unfamiliar with many of the academic subjects used in TOEFL questions. Here is a handout to help familiarise them with the meaning of the subject names and help orientate them to the lectures used in TOEFL tests. I hope it is useful.
Level: advanced
Age: 14-17
Type: worksheet
Downloads: 50
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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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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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Parts of a Bicycle
Many textbooks look at cars or planes. But for most children in developing countries bicycles are far more relevant to their daily lives. Here�s a four page worksheet on vocabulary to talk about bicycles. Suitable for upper elementary or lower intermediate students.
Level: intermediate
Age: 11-14
Type: worksheet
Downloads: 53
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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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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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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 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: 65
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Describing Personality
Do your IELTS students struggle to describe personality in anything but the simplest terms? Here is a worksheet designed to develop more sophisticated vocabulary and give students practise in using it. The worksheet is designed for IELTS preparation classes but may be useful for other advanced courses as well.
Level: advanced
Age: 14-17
Type: worksheet
Downloads: 46
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British Culture and Attitudes: Nostalgia
A self written reading passage about an aspect of British culture intended for students who want to study, live or work in the UK.
Level: advanced
Age: 14-17
Type: reading
Downloads: 17
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