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Welcome to today’s English lesson, where we’ll embark on an exciting journey into the world of unusual and intriguing words. These words, with their unique sounds and meanings, can add colour and flair to your vocabulary, making your speech and writing more captivating. From playful terms like “flibbertigibbet” to vivid expressions like “gobsmacked,” exploring these […]

Below there are four videos of commonly known subjects.  In the lesson we will listen to the videos with the subtitled or lyrics  if needed and then discuss the meaning of the information in the video and answer the questions below the YouTube link.   The videos are different genres. Video One:  (MUSIC)  Scottish English Questions: […]

Let’s discuss herbs: But first listen to this canticle and discuss the four herbs used in the song. Questions: What are the four herbs used in the lyrics of the song? What are those herbs in your own language? Do you like cooking? Do you use herbs in your cooking? What is the most common […]

It seems that every day the news on the TV gets worse.  It’s almost like we go from one crisis to another.  During this lesson the student chooses a current news story and starts a conversation about that particular news story.  Each conversation should last about 20 minutes. The 55 minute class could potentially include […]

In English we use a lot of expressions.  Expressions can be regional or even national, meaning that expressions can vary from one part of the UK to another or from one English speaking country to another.  For example: A common Australian English expression is “No worries,” which is used to mean “no problem” or “it’s […]

In this lesson you will be presented with four music videos with the lyrics displayed on the screen. Each video will be between 2.5 and 4 minutes long. During each song I want you to try to understand the following: 1). What the person is singing about. 2). Who are the main characters (names) in […]

We all watch the TV and occasionally go to the cinema. Watching TV can be a great way to expand your English vocabulary and to improve your pronunciation. However, when watching it’s very important to understand exactly what you are watching. Below is a video clip in English taken from either the TV or movies. […]

We all watch the TV and occasionally go to the cinema. Watching TV can be a great way to expand your English vocabulary and to improve your pronunciation. However, when watching it’s very important to understand exactly what you are watching. Below is a video clip in English taken from either the TV or movies. […]

We all watch the TV and occasionally go to the cinema. Watching TV can be a great way to expand your English vocabulary and to improve your pronunciation. Below are four video clips in English taken from either the TV or movies. Your job is to study each clip and answer the questions below each […]

INSTRUCTIONS: 1). Below are ten suggestions for a ten minute conversation class.  Today you the student will choose a subject matter to discuss with your teacher for ten minutes. Then choose another.  2). After you have chosen your subject you the student should lead the conversation. During the two-way conversation you should identify moments when […]

INSTRUCTIONS: 1). Below are ten suggestions for a ten minute conversation class.  Today you the student will choose a subject matter to discuss with your teacher for ten minutes. Then choose another.  2). After you have chosen your subject you the student should lead the conversation. During the two-way conversation you should identify moments when […]

INSTRUCTIONS: 1). Below are ten suggestions for a ten minute conversation class.  Today you the student will choose a subject matter to discuss with your teacher for ten minutes. Then choose another.  2). After you have chosen your subject you the student should lead the conversation. During the two-way conversation you should identify moments when […]

INSTRUCTIONS: 1). Below are ten suggestions for a ten minute conversation class.  Today you the student will choose a subject matter to discuss with your teacher for ten minutes. Then choose another.  2). After you have chosen your subject you the student should lead the conversation. During the two-way conversation you should identify moments when […]

INSTRUCTIONS: 1). Below are ten suggestions for a ten minute conversation class.  Today you the student will choose a subject matter to discuss with your teacher for ten minutes. Then choose another.  2). After you have chosen your subject you the student should lead the conversation. During the two-way conversation you should identify moments when […]

INSTRUCTIONS: 1). Below are ten suggestions for a ten minute conversation class.  Today you the student will choose a subject matter to discuss with your teacher for ten minutes. Then choose another.  2). After you have chosen your subject you the student should lead the conversation. During the two-way conversation you should identify moments when […]

INSTRUCTIONS: 1). Below are ten suggestions for a ten minute conversation class.  Today you the student will choose a subject matter to discuss with your teacher for ten minutes. Then choose another.  2). After you have chosen your subject you the student should lead the conversation. During the two-way conversation you should identify moments when […]

INSTRUCTION: 1). Below are ten suggestions for a ten minute conversation class.  Today you the student will choose a subject matter to discuss with your teacher for ten minutes. 2). After you have chosen your subject you the student should lead the conversation. During the two-way conversation you should identify moments when you or the […]

INSTRUCTION: 1). Below are ten suggestions for a conversation class.  Today you the student will choose a subject matter to discuss with your teacher. 2). After you have chosen your subject you the student should lead the conversation. During the two-way conversation you should identify moments when you or the teacher use a perfect tense. […]

What is the significance of Good Friday in the Christian calendar? How do different denominations observe Good Friday? What events from the Bible are commemorated on Good Friday? Why is Good Friday referred to as “good”? What rituals or traditions are commonly associated with Good Friday? How does Good Friday relate to the events of […]

Seven people who changed the world (3) We will be studying the following people during April:  Nicola Tesla, John Logie Baird, Mark Twain, The Wright Brothers, Marie Currie and  James Watt During April we will be using the theme of “Seven People who changed the world?” to increase our vocabulary. Looking at the famous people […]

Seven people who changed the world (2) We will be studying the following people during April:  Nicola Tesla, John Logie Baird, Mark Twain, The Wright Brothers, Marie Currie and  James Watt During April we will be using the theme of “Seven People who changed the world?” to increase our vocabulary. Looking at the famous people […]

Seven people who changed the world (1) We will be studying the following people during April:  Nicola Tesla, John Logie Baird, Mark Twain, The Wright Brothers, Marie Currie and  James Watt During April we will be using the theme of “Seven People who changed the world?” to increase our vocabulary. Looking at the famous people […]

DEFINITION: Gastroenterology is the branch of medicine focused on the digestive system, including the esophagus, stomach, intestines, liver, gallbladder, and pancreas, and their related disorders. A doctor specializing in this area is called a gastroenterologist.    GRAMMAR Explanation (Present Perfect) The present perfect tense is used to describe actions or situations that started in the past and […]

How Does It Work (6) During March we will be using the theme of “how things work” to increase our vocabulary. This week’s English lesson : X-Rays SECTION ONE (How it works) X-rays are a form of electromagnetic radiation with wavelengths shorter than ultraviolet light, allowing them to penetrate solid matter and provide detailed images […]

How Does It Work (5) During March we will be using the theme of “how things work” to increase our vocabulary. This week’s English lesson : A Microwave   SECTION ONE (How it works) A microwave oven works by using a type of energy called electromagnetic waves, specifically microwaves, to heat and cook food. When […]

How Does It Work (4) During March we will be using the theme of “how things work” to increase our vocabulary. This week’s English lesson : A traditional light bulb   SECTION ONE A light bulb generates light through the process of electricity passing through a filament (in incandescent bulbs) or a gas (in fluorescent […]

How Does It Work (3) During March we will be using the theme of “how things work” to increase our vocabulary. This week’s English lesson : The Vacuum Cleaner   SECTION ONE A vacuum cleaner operates on a relatively straightforward but effective principle that combines suction and airflow to remove dirt and debris from surfaces. […]

How Does It Work (2) During March we will be using the theme of “how things work” to increase our vocabulary. This week’s English lesson : The Washing Machine   SECTION ONE A domestic washing machine is a household appliance designed to clean clothes by using a combination of water, detergent, and mechanical agitation. The […]

How Does It Work During March we will be using the theme of “how things work” to increase our vocabulary. This week’s English lesson : The internal combustion engine:  Cars, motorcycles, buses etc.   SECTION ONE A car engine works by converting fuel into mechanical energy through a process called internal combustion. When the engine […]

During February we are going to use the newspapers to improve our English. Newspapers often use complex vocabulary and unusual text to get their point across.  All of the lessons in February are going to be conversation based. Based on the text we choose to read together. Instructions: Open the link below to the BBC […]

During February we are going to use the newspapers to improve our English. Newspapers often use complex vocabulary and unusual text to get their point across.  All of the lessons in February are going to be conversation based. Based on the text we choose to read together. Instructions: Open the link below to the BBC […]

During February we are going to use the newspapers to improve our English. Newspapers often use complex vocabulary and unusual text to get their point across.  All of the lessons in February are going to be conversation based. Based on the text we choose to read together. Instructions: Open the link below to the BBC […]

During February we are going to use the newspapers to improve our English. Newspapers often use complex vocabulary and unusual text to get their point across.  All of the lessons in February are going to be conversation based. Based on the text we choose to read together. Instructions: Open the link below to the BBC […]

During February we are going to use the newspapers to improve our English. Newspapers often use complex vocabulary and unusual text to get their point across.  All of the lessons in February are going to be conversation based. Based on the text we choose to read together. Instructions: Open the link below to the BBC […]

During February we are going to use the newspapers to improve our English. Newspapers often use complex vocabulary and unusual text to get their point across.  All of the lessons in February are going to be conversation based. Based on the text we choose to read together. Instructions: Open the link below to the BBC […]

During February we are going to use the newspapers to improve our English. Newspapers often use complex vocabulary and unusual text to get their point across.  All of the lessons in February are going to be conversation based. Based on the text we choose to read together. Instructions: Open the link below to the BBC […]

During February we are going to use the newspapers to improve our English. Newspapers often use complex vocabulary and unusual text to get their point across.  All of the lessons in February are going to be conversation based. Based on the text we choose to read together. Instructions: Open the link below to the BBC […]

During February we are going to use the newspapers to improve our English. Newspapers often use complex vocabulary and unusual text to get their point across.  All of the lessons in February are going to be conversation based. Based on the text we choose to read together. Instructions: Open the link below to the BBC […]

During February we are going to use the newspapers to improve our English. Newspapers often use complex vocabulary and unusual text to get their point across.  All of the lessons in February are going to be conversation based. Based on the text we choose to read together. Instructions: Open the link below to the BBC […]

During February we are going to use the newspapers to improve our English. Newspapers often use complex vocabulary and unusual text to get their point across.  All of the lessons in February are going to be conversation based. Based on the text we choose to read together. Instructions: Open the link below to the BBC […]

During February we are going to use the newspapers to improve our English. Newspapers often use complex vocabulary and unusual text to get their point across.  All of the lessons in February are going to be conversation based. Based on the text we choose to read together. Instructions: Open the link below to the BBC […]

Advanced Business Vocabulary with Examples (Investing)   SECTION ONE: Diversification: Investing in a variety of assets (stocks, bonds, real estate, etc.) to reduce risk. Volatility: The degree to which the price of an asset fluctuates. Liquidity: How easily an asset can be bought or sold in the market without significantly impacting its price. Due Diligence: […]

This week we are going to have a conversation class about the next four years under Donald Trump. His promises to the American people and their implications to the rest of the world. Conversation Topic: Discuss each of the topics below in a free and open conversation. Today Donald Trump became the president of the […]

Business English Lesson Framework A flexible 50-minute lesson structure Opening (10 minutes)   Business Small Talk Practice (5 minutes)   Chat about  the last time you had to complain about a utility  service  (water, Electricity, Gas, Internet or Cell Phone) Core Learning (30 minutes) Business Communication Focus (20 minutes) A manager’s words can make or break […]

Advanced Business Vocabulary with Examples   SECTION ONE: Acquisition (n.) Meaning: The purchase or takeover of one company by another Example: “The acquisition of WhatsApp by Facebook for $19 billion marked one of tech’s largest deals.” Diversification (n.) Meaning: The strategy of varying business activities or investments to reduce risk Example: “Through diversification into renewable […]

How To Be English (Part One) During January we are going to explore not just the English language and how it is used but how to be English. Over centuries the English set the standards of how to behave in public. Yes of course, the English have many faults as a race and during our […]

20 Words with Silent Letters: A Guide to English’s Hidden Characters READING Silent letters in English are like linguistic ghosts — remnants of how words were once pronounced hundreds of years ago. When the great vowel shift swept through English between 1400 and 1700, many sounds gradually disappeared from speech but stubbornly remained in writing. […]

Always remember that during the lesson we are continuing our RP practice to be able to improve our pronunciation and diction. In this lesson we are going to look at what happened on December 24th 1914 in northern France and Belgium. “COMMON CHRISTMAS EXPRESSIONS” During the first year of the First World War on December […]

This vocabulary list combines sophisticated Christmas-related words with challenging grammar questions that encourage deeper understanding of English language usage. Each word has been carefully selected to enhance an advanced learner’s vocabulary while maintaining relevance to the Christmas theme. Advanced Christmas Vocabulary Resplendent (adj) Meaning: Shining brilliantly; characterized by a glorious or magnificent appearance Example: The […]