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a father playing with his child in the snow

Describing a winter scene

In these activities you will learn a range of adjectives for describing a picture that has been taken outside, such as a winter scene.

Role play

A role play activity that allows students to decide the outcome.

One of those days: past perfect

Have you ever had a really bad day? Watch the video of Anne talking about when she had one of those terrible days.

Past simple and continuous

Do you know how to use the past simple? Do you know how to use the past continuous? These two tenses are often used together in a sentence.

Reported speech

What is reported speech in English? It’s when you explain what one person said to someone else.

Common spelling mistakes

Even British people find spelling English words difficult.

Vision off - YouTube technique

This YouTube activity really gets your students thinking creatively. A short film is played for the students, but they can’t see the scene, they can only hear it. 

Plans for retirement: future tenses

Anne's going to retire next year but she doesn't plan to stay at home and watch TV.

Getting used to new things: get used to

It's not easy living in a new country. Sometimes it takes time to get used to things.

Sending a parcel

Sending and receiving things in the post is a great way to communicate with friends and family.

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