Joining your family in the UK
These activities are based on a story written by Abdullwahhab AL-lthawi. By doing these activities, you will improve your language skills as you read about Abdullwahhab’s first impressions of life in the UK.
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Charity shops
This lesson provides students with the opportunity to find out more about what charity shops are, what they sell and how they are staffed.
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.
A new country, a new life and new challenges
These activities are based on a story written by Xiao, who moved to a city in the UK from the countryside in China. By doing the activities, you will improve your language skills as you read about Xiao’s first impressions of life in the UK.
Learning about Wales
What do your students know about Wales? Try this lesson and help them learn more about an interesting part of the UK.
Getting to know you
Even simple social tasks like inviting a person out to a restaurant can cause embarrassment and stress. This lesson includes discussions of why such situations are difficult, as well as plenty of practice.
Icebreaking activity
For many people, the idea of walking into a room full of strangers and trying to socialise with them can be terrifying, especially if they have to use a foreign language. This lesson can help your students overcome their fears.
Jigsaw reading activity
This reading and speaking activity provides practice in giving clear instructions and explaining the rules of a game. Students can then play the games as an extension activity.
Getting involved in meetings
Many learners of English worry about their mistakes and allow their insecurities to prevent them from participating in meetings fully. This lesson provides reassurance that such insecurities are very common and normal.