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Going out for dinner

British people often celebrate important events by going out for a meal.
a mother pushing a pram and walking home with her son

The school run

When you describe a photo it is important to say where the people are and what the people are doing.

people waiting at a bus stop

Waiting in a queue

When you describe a picture with people in it, you sometimes need words to say where the people are.

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.

When did you last.....?

A simple speaking activity for low level learners to practise using the past simple.

To catch a thief: past simple and past continuous practice.

Students write a short article about a robbery to practise the past simple and past continuous.

Role play

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

Storylines

A speaking and listening activity to help learners practise narrative tenses for storytelling. Aimed at lower level learners and above.

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.

Describe a picture

In this lesson, students use their drawing and speaking skills to practise the present continuous form. Drawing adds fun to the activity and may allow less confident students to excel, especially if they are talented artists. An optional writing activity at the end helps consolidate learning.

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