Be Near Me
The boat trip itself seems to cast a magical spell on the trio. Will they be the same afterwards?You can download the student worksheet and teacher’s notes below. You can also listen to the audio and...
View ArticleSocialising 3: Social networking
Why is it that when you go to a conference or business gathering, everyone else seems to know each other already? At least part of the answer to the puzzle seems to be social networking: getting to...
View ArticleNegotiations 3: Questioning and clarifying
In a negotiation, it’s very important to know when to speak, when to ask and when to shut up and listen. In this lesson students rank and discuss the stages of negotiation, do a reading activity and...
View ArticleMeetings 4: Brainstorming and evaluating
Since its development in the 1950s, brainstorming has become one of the most common techniques used in meetings to generate ideas. However, despite its clear benefits, the technique has its faults and...
View ArticleNegotiations 2: Positions and interests
The key to successful negotiation is preparation and research. This means finding out exactly what you want from the negotiation, and why you want it. This lesson includes a discussion, vocabulary...
View ArticleSocialising 1: Breaking the ice
For many people, the idea of walking into a room full of strangers and trying to socialise with them can be terrifying, especially if you have to use a foreign language. The barriers to ‘breaking the...
View ArticleAli and the magic carpet
In this lesson, students will be introduced to the popular story ‘Ali and the magic carpet’. They will watch the story, complete comprehension activities, look at some lexis for weather and habitats,...
View ArticleDinosaur dig
In this lesson, students will be introduced to the popular story ‘Dinosaur dig’. They will watch the story, complete comprehension activities, look at some lexis for computer games and dinosaurs, and...
View ArticlePink Bow Tie
A fourteen year old finds himself in trouble with the school Principal – again. This time, however, he has a genuine excuse, but is he likely to be believed?This popular BritLit kit has been revised...
View ArticleProgramme 9: Teacher reading
Audio (MP3): File attachments: AttachmentSizeTeacher support worksheet0 bytesFunctions: Everyday FunctionsFunctions: stating opinionsTeaching Support: Core teachingTeaching...
View ArticleLament
You can download the student worksheet and teacher’s notes below. You can also listen to the audio and read the transcript. AttachmentSizeLament - teacher notes0 bytesLament - student worksheets0...
View ArticleThe Chain
When her father dies she wonders what to do with the book that bound them so closely together in his last days.You can download the student worksheet and teacher’s notes below. You can also listen to...
View ArticleStone Cradle
It is told by a young woman who is herself pregnant and whose unborn child is thus at risk from the sickness sweeping the village. Out of this tragedy the young woman sees comfort in an unexpected way....
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