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Present tense simple versus continuous
A set of sentences with gaps for students to decide on which form of the present tense to use. An answer key has been provided.
Level: elementary
Age: 12-17
Type: worksheet
Downloads: 225
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Questions and negations in the present tense
For adult beginners. An oral drill which then could be used as a writing exercise for homework. This always needs a lot of practice at the beginning.
Level: elementary
Age: 11-17
Type: worksheet
Downloads: 57
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An Unemployed Graduate
A recent newspaper article which shows the real problem of young people leaving university with little chance of finding a job. It turned out well for this student who thought up an original idea to draw attention to himself. Conversation exercises have been added as well as activities focusing on vocabulary.
Level: intermediate
Age: 14-17
Type: worksheet
Downloads: 145
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Man catches baby ducks! News for elementary students!
I�ve used an authentic text, (Daily Telegraph) which is not too difficult, and have writen EIGHT exercises for elementary students (A2)....children and adults alike. I could send the whole set of pictures belonging to the text by email if anyone is interested as they were too large to put here. However, they�re not absolutely necessary as the text...
Level: elementary
Age: 10-17
Type: worksheet
Downloads: 10
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The "School Run"
The school run has always caused problems in most parts of Britain. Birmingham is trying to tackle it in its own way. However there seems to be another, underlying problem about the school run which has nothing to do with traffic congestion at all! An authentic text (slightly adapted) with FIVE EXERCISES - comprehension, language, conversation/disc...
Level: intermediate
Age: 12-17
Type: worksheet
Downloads: 136
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Mr Busy�s daily routine (PRESENT TENSE)
A gap fill execise meant for adult beginners or as a revision sheet for intermediate students. Verbs are provided in boxes for each paragraph. Adverbs of frequency are highlighted. An answer key has been added.
Level: elementary
Age: 13-17
Type: worksheet
Downloads: 214
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Mr Busy thinks back to his childhood (used to /would) - easier version
Mr Busy walks down "Memory Lane". A gap-fill exercise focusing on using used to and would. This is an easier version as the verb combinations have been given so the students just have to fit them in according to the context. I�m uploading a harder version for the more able, too, where the students have to make more choices. This episode was inspire...
Level: elementary
Age: 12-17
Type: worksheet
Downloads: 210
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Mamo Cards (11): USED TO
A set of mamo cards focusing on: used to. Twelve cards/questions. Can be used as a warmer after the construction has be taught or to recap. Ask a student a question (and vice versa) the move on to the next..asking and answering the questions.
Level: elementary
Age: 12-17
Type: activity-card
Downloads: 217
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Comprehension Questions for each chapter of "The Tears of the Giraffe" by Alexander McCall Smith Level -Intermediate- (Penguin Readers)
A story about a lady detective working in Gabarone, Botswana, and a good study of life in Africa. My students have really enjoyed this book. The No.1 Ladies� Detective Agency was the first book in the series and this is the third (i.e. same characters). It is very well-written and can be highly recommended.
Level: intermediate
Age: 13-17
Type: reading
Downloads: 1
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The Cultural North of England
These two pieces of art, to be found in the north of England, have already attracted thousands of visitors to the British shores. Discussion questions have been added.
Level: intermediate
Age: 12-17
Type: reading
Downloads: 71
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