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Magic mirror storytelling

This lesson uses a simple storytelling technique (magic mirror) to give students speaking practice in a relaxed, non-threatening environment. Magic mirror can be used at any level, but works best where students have a sufficient level of English to narrate a story orally. 

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Rules for dating a romantic hero

This lesson is based on a book from the Quick Reads series, called ‘Rules for dating a romantic hero’ by Harriet Evans. Learners are given the opportunity to use online and classroom-based activities to develop their reading skills. 

Four Warned

This lesson is based on an a book from the Quick Reads series called ‘Four warned’ and was written Jeffery Archer. The extract of the book that is used in this lesson focuses on a dramatic car chase. Learners have the opportunity to develop their reading, vocabulary and storytelling skills by using both online and classroom-based activities.

Watching television: adjectives

This lesson focuses on the use of –ed/-ing adjectives in the context of watching television. Students will practise using the adjectives to talk about their viewing habits.

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Dictation: relationships

This lesson is about the relationships students have. The tasks allows for discussion and personalisation and can lead to stronger group cohesion as the students learn more about each others’ lives. It provides practice in all four skills.

Around the UK: Giant's causeway

This lesson is about the Giant’s Causeway in Northern Ireland. It provides students with opportunities to describe places and combine clauses with conjunctions and relative pronouns. Students develop their writing, reading and listening skills as well as their vocabulary and discussion skills.

Owning a pet

This lesson is about owning a pet in the UK and focuses on the laws regarding the responsibilities and welfare of owning a pet. The lesson is based on the Animal Welfare Act (2006) and students will be given the opportunity to develop their reading and listening skills as well as their vocabulary and discussion skills.

Car insurance

This lesson plan is about raising the students’ awareness of the need for car insurance when driving in the UK. As they learn about the legal requirements regarding car insurance and the difference types available, they will develop their vocabulary and speaking skills. The lesson ends with the students role-playing a telephone conversation to get a car insurance quote.

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Improving your reading with Quick Reads books

Would you like to encourage your students to read for pleasure by introducing them to a wonderful series of popular books? This lesson introduces the students to Quick Reads, which are accessible books for emerging readers.

Bad neighbours

Neighbours are part of life.  We all have experience of neighbours and in most cases this will mean both good and bad.  This lesson will explore a range of different relationships and attitudes that can exist between neighbours in the UK through discussion, vocabulary building and arranging a dinner party seating plan.

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