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Wife Tamer
Well this old invention could cause some lively discussion!
The text is dotted with loads of verb+preposition combinations for a grammatical focus - or just use the text as an impulse for a conversation lesson - infact, the idea behind the invention really could take the wind out of someone�s sails. (Source of text: Daily Mail online.)
Level: intermediate
Age: 14-17
Type: article
Downloads: 55
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The future
Sentences using the various future tenses. Students are asked to choose the right form of the verb. A short description of usage is given for each form. This is meant as a revision aid.
Level: intermediate
Age: 13-17
Type: worksheet
Downloads: 27
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How to survive a mistletoe kiss this year!
A recent amusing newspaper report about how to behave this year under the mistletoe with the words "swine flu" being talked about everywhere. I particularly liked the part about the "willing target"! I�ve added comprehension questions and some languages exercises. Happy Christmas!
Level: intermediate
Age: 14-17
Type: reading
Downloads: 38
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Asking for help
Forming questions to ask for help and/or information in a shop; aimed at adult learners. Gambits have been added to give a good solid start.
Level: elementary
Age: 14-17
Type: activity-card
Downloads: 67
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The Kyoto Box, a solar oven, wins prize
An online advertisement (authentic material) describes a new invention which reduce deforestation in poor regions where people depend upon wood fires to cook with. It will also serve as a healthier alternative, providing clean energy and therefore, reducing inhalation of smoke when cooking indoors. Comprehension questions have been added as well as...
Level: intermediate
Age: 13-17
Type: worksheet
Downloads: 50
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A Street Cat Named Bob
Questions and exercises chapter by chapter for the best-seller novel:- A Street Cat Named Bob. I�ve also made lists of all the phrases appearing in the book...(a rich collection of everyday English phrases - with page numbers). Just send me a message and I can send them on to you.
Level: intermediate
Age: 14-100
Type: worksheet
Downloads: 73
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A "chickini" for bald hens
Whilst in some countries battery farming is already illeagl, it�s still widely used as a method in the egg industry in Britain. Knitters have been asked to knit a warm covering for those birds which have been rescued, (completely bald), from a farm in the south of England. Discussion questions as well as language exercises and a comparison with the...
Level: intermediate
Age: 13-17
Type: reading
Downloads: 23
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Irregular verbs
I have just done this to try and help a friend�s child learn irregular verbs (she�s having difficulties). It�s an alternative to learning from static lists,hopefully advantageous for kinesthetic types of learners who like to move things about and simply an alternative way of pracrising. The sheets should be duplicated twice. One set should be lamin...
Level: elementary
Age: 11-17
Type: activity-card
Downloads: 19
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An activity with prepositions which are followed by the -ing form.
An exercise to practise linking phrases which include prepositions followed by the -ing form. A variety of answers are possible. A list has been given on page two to show examples.
Level: intermediate
Age: 12-17
Type: worksheet
Downloads: 60
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Maty works with rescuer to motivate children
A motivating authentic text. Although the odds were against her, Maty has become a world champion despite just having three legs. Not only that, she is a therapy dog, working with children in the Oregan Education Programme, motivating them to uncover their own potential. Language exercises: compound adjectives/ synonyms/true and false comprehension...
Level: intermediate
Age: 10-17
Type: worksheet
Downloads: 85
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