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British Inventions PART TWO: Intermediate & Advanced English Lesson

Grammar included:  “Received Pronunciation”      More FREE grammar videos @TheTravellingEnglishTeacher   Sign up to Hyperwrite AI its very useful:  CLICK HERE SECTION ONE Expressions:  INVENTING PART TWO Here are 5 expressions related to INVENTIONS along with their meanings and sample sentences: 1. ‘Hovering to New Heights‘ – encapsulating the invention of the hovercraft by […]

British Inventions part one: Intermediate & Advanced English Lesson

Grammar included:  “Received Pronunciation”      More FREE grammar videos @TheTravellingEnglishTeacher   Sign up to Hyperwrite AI its very useful:  CLICK HERE SECTION ONE Expressions:  INVENTING Here are 5 expressions related to INVENTIONS along with their meanings and sample sentences: 1. “To reinvent the wheel” – This expression is used to describe doing a lot […]

Let’s Travel to Northern Ireland: Improve Your English for Travel Part 4

Grammar included:  “Received Pronunciation”      More FREE grammar videos @TheTravellingEnglishTeacher   Sign up to Hyperwrite AI its very useful:  CLICK HERE New Vocabulary Section SECTION ONE Phrasal Verbs:  TRAVELLING BY MOTORCYCLE Here are 10 phrasal verbs related to motorcycle adventure traveling, along with their meanings and sample sentences: 1. Set off: Meaning – to […]

Let’s Travel to Wales. Improving your English for Travel PART 3

Grammar included:  “Received Pronunciation”      More FREE grammar videos @TheTravellingEnglishTeacher   Sign up to Hyperwrite AI its very useful:  CLICK HERE New Vocabulary Section SECTION ONE Phrasal Verbs:  TRAVELLING BY TRAIN 1. Get on – To board the train. Example: Make sure you get on the right train to avoid reaching the wrong destination. […]

Let’s Travel to Scotland. Improving your English for Travel PART 2

Grammar included:  “Received Pronunciation”      More FREE grammar videos @TheTravellingEnglishTeacher   Sign up to Hyperwrite AI its very useful:  CLICK HERE New Vocabulary Section SECTION ONE Phrasal Verbs:  TRAVEL **1. To set off** Description: To start a journey. Example Sentence: We plan to set off for the mountains at dawn. **2. To check in** […]

Let’s Travel to England. Improving your English for Travel PART 1

Grammar included:  “Received Pronunciation”      More FREE grammar videos @TheTravellingEnglishTeacher   Sign up to Hyperwrite AI its very useful:  CLICK HERE New Vocabulary Section ——————————- Remember that during the lesson we are continuing our RP practice to be able to improve our pronunciation and diction. SECTION ONE INTRODUCTION:  Embarking on a journey to England, […]

All about the vocabulary of cheese and speaking RP

Grammar included:  “Received Pronunciation”      More FREE grammar videos @TheTravellingEnglishTeacher   Sign up to Hyperwrite AI its very useful:  CLICK HERE New Vocabulary Section ——————————- Remember that during the lesson we are continuing our RP practice to be able to improve our pronunciation and diction. SECTION ONE CHEESEY  Vocabulary section: 1. Curds – Curds […]

Examining Accents and Dialects: GEORDIE

Grammar included:  “Received Pronunciation”      More FREE grammar videos @TheTravellingEnglishTeacher   Sign up to Hyperwrite AI its very useful:  CLICK HERE GRAMMAR SECTION   ”Received Pronunciation” ——————————- Remember that during the lesson we are continuing our RP practice to be able to improve our pronunciation and diction. Listen to this short video to help your […]

Examining Accents and Dialects. BIRMINGHAM

Grammar included:  “Received Pronunciation”      More FREE grammar videos @TheTravellingEnglishTeacher   Sign up to Hyperwrite AI its very useful:  CLICK HERE GRAMMAR SECTION   ”Received Pronunciation” ——————————- Remember that during the lesson we are continuing our RP practice to be able to improve our pronunciation and diction. Listen to this short video to help your […]

Learning English with Movies 4: The Great Escape.

Grammar included:  “Received Pronunciation”      More FREE grammar videos @TheTravellingEnglishTeacher   Sign up to Hyperwrite AI its very useful:  CLICK HERE GRAMMAR SECTION   ”Received Pronunciation” Received pronunciation, often abbreviated as RP, is a particular accent of standard English in the United Kingdom. Known also as “the King’s English” or “BBC English,” RP has been […]

Intermediate English: What Is Received Pronunciation

What Is Received Pronunciation And How Did It Become The Standard Accent Of The UK? Grammar included:  “CORRECTING the @ed” sounds”      More FREE grammar videos @TheTravellingEnglishTeacher Sign up to Hyperwrite AI its very useful:  CLICK HERE —————————————————– Only a fraction of people speak with the received pronunciation accent, and yet it is considered […]

Learning English with movies: Lesson three. ‘Guess Who’s Coming To Dinner’ 1967

Grammar included:  “Avoiding Repetition in English”      More FREE grammar videos @TheTravellingEnglishTeacher   Sign up to Hyperwrite AI its very useful:  CLICK HERE GRAMMAR SECTION   ‘Avoiding repetition in speaking and writing’ Utilizing a diverse vocabulary and varying sentence structure is paramount when crafting English prose. Reiteration of words or phrases can render writing monotonous […]

Learning English with popular movies 2: (CONDITIONALS) Cool Hand Luke: With Paul Newman

Grammar included:  “Using Conditionals in English”      More FREE grammar videos @TheTravellingEnglishTeacher   Sign up to Hyperwrite AI its very useful:  CLICK HERE GRAMMAR SECTION First Conditional:        “If you go to the cinema tonight, I will go with you.”      Structure:  IF +  PRESENT VERB  +  WILL  + VERB  (Something […]

Learning English with Popular Movies 1: TITANIC

Grammar included:  “Using Conjunctions in English”      More FREE grammar videos @TheTravellingEnglishTeacher   Sign up to Hyperwrite AI its very useful:  CLICK HERE GRAMMAR SECTION What is a conjunction? A conjunction in English grammar is a word that connects clauses, sentences, words, or phrases. The primary purpose of conjunctions is to link parts of […]

Understanding Osteogenesis Imperfecta (Brittle Bone Disease) Advanced English Lesson 2

Grammar included:  “Adverbs”     Extra Free Videos   @TheTravellingEnglishTeacher Definition of   ” Osteogenesis Imperfecta (Brittle Bone Disease)”   Introduction to :  Osteogenisis Imperfecta Osteogenesis Imperfecta (OI) or Brittle Bone Disease is a rare genetic disorder characterized by fragile bones that are prone to breaking. This congenital condition affects around 1 in 20,000 people globally. This English […]

Book Review 6: Robinson Crusoe by Daniel Defoe

“Robinson Crusoe”   by Daniel Defoe During 2024 we are going to do a series of English lessons related to famous authors and their books. One of the regular peices of advice I give to all of my students is that one of the best ways to advance your vocabulary and understand another culture is to […]

11 Ways to Avoid Workplace Miscommunication

Small miscommunications are part of life—misunderstandings, misinterpretation, and omissions of information happen. But miscommunication in the workplace on a large scale is detrimental to productivity, efficiency, and morale. Opportunities for miscommunication at work abound, especially now that remote work and online collaboration are business norms. Fortunately, there are easy ways to sidestep misleading communication. Follow […]

Book Review 5: Tom Sawyer by Mark Twain

“Tom Sawyer”   by Mark Twain During 2024 we are going to do a series of English lessons related to famous authors and their books. One of the regular peices of advice I give to all of my students is that one of the best ways to advance your vocabulary and understand another culture is to […]

The Design Business: Advanced English lesson One. “Balancing Creativity and Profitability in a Design Company”

  Balancing Creativity and Profitability in a Design Company Grammar Review:   The perfect progressive tenses Introduction:  Present Perfect Progressive As an entrepreneur in the design industry, you may often find yourself grappling with the challenge of combining your creative instincts and the need to maintain profitability. Many professionals in this field  HAVE BEEN STRUGGLING  to […]

Hypokinetic Disease

Grammar included:  “Varied” Definition of “Hypokinetic Disease” Hypokinetic disease is a category of disorders characterized by insufficient or reduced movement and physical activity, often resulting in detrimental effects on an individual’s overall health and well-being. These diseases may include obesity, hypertension, cardiovascular disorders, and type 2 diabetes, and are often associated with sedentary lifestyles. By […]

Book Study 3: Dracula by Bram Stoker

During 2024 we are going to do a series of English lessons related to famous authors and their books. One of the regular peices of advice I give to all of my students is that one of the best ways to advance your vocabulary and understand another culture is to read.  Reading expands your knowledge, […]

Book Review Two: TREASURE ISLAND Robert Louis Stevenson 1883

During 2024 we are going to do a series of English lessons related to famous authors and their books. One of the regular peices of advice I give to all of my students is that one of the best ways to advance your vocabulary and understand another culture is to read.  Reading expands your knowledge, […]

Book Review One: Animal Farm by George Orwell 1945

During 2024 we are going to do a series of English lessons related to famous authors and their books. One of the regular peices of advice I give to all of my students is that one of the best ways to advance your vocabulary and understand another culture is to read.  Reading expands your knowledge, […]

WW1 Christmas Eve Football Match

Please share my lesson using your social media platforms. Use the links above. Student FREE Bookstore   (CLICK HERE) _______________________________________________________________________________ The story of the World War One Christmas Eve football match between the British and the Germans.   Introduction:  Let’s watch the short video first and answer the questions below. Questions: What is a truce? Which […]

Who were those three wise men that travelled to see baby Jesus REALLY??

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Who was Saint Nicholas ? (Santa Claus)

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What is the origin of the Christmas Tree?

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Can tree farms save the forests of Brazil?

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CONDITIONALS: The beginning of slavery Brazilian Black Awareness Day

Please share my lesson using your social media platforms. Use the links above. Student FREE Bookstore   (CLICK HERE) Studying Conditionals The Beginning of Slavery (The Brazilian Black Awareness Day) Conditionals Lessons:  First Conditional Worksheet   First Conditional Stories   Second Conditional Worksheet   Second Conditional Stories   Third Conditional Worksheet   Third Conditional Stories   Conditional Structures Conditionals in English: In […]

The Beginning of Slavery (The Brazilian Black Awareness Day)

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Animal Vocabulary English lesson (Collective Nouns)

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Three stories you may have missed about CLIMATE CHANGE

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INDIA: “From Spices to Spirituality: Uncovering the Many Facets of India’s Heritage”

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DIWALI: The Indian festival of light November 12th 2023

Please share my lesson using your social media platforms. Use the links above. Student FREE Bookstore   (CLICK HERE) _______________________________________________________________________________ DIWALI:  The Indian festival of light Practicing Direct and Indirect speech Introduction: Diwali, also known as the Festival of Lights, is one of the most significant and widely celebrated Hindu festivals in India. People from different […]

Behind the Hard Hat: A Closer Look at the Varied Roles in the Construction Industry

Please share my lesson using your social media platforms. Use the links above. Student FREE Bookstore   (CLICK HERE) Behind the Hard Hat: A Closer Look at the Varied Roles in the Construction Industry Introduction: The construction industry is a vast and complex field that offers numerous opportunities for skilled professionals. With a wide range of […]

Attempted Revolution in England 1605

Please share my lesson using your social media platforms. Use the links above. Student FREE Bookstore   (CLICK HERE) Attempted Revolution in England 1605 Remember, Remember, the 5th of November: The Tale of Guy Fawkes and the Gunpowder Plot   Lesson Length: 90 minutes Introduction: As the bonfires light up and fireworks fill the skies every […]

How to start a conversation

Please share my lesson using your social media platforms. Use the links above. Student FREE Bookstore   (CLICK HERE) Making Friends in English: Social Language Skills for Everyday Life Advanced English Lesson INTRODUCTION: In the intricate web of human interaction, establishing connections through reciprocal communication is paramount. Building friendships, in particular, necessitates a fluent command of […]

PEDRO’S LESSON ONE: “A Blueprint to Building and Designing a Data Centre”

ADVANCED ENGLISH LESSONS Subject:  Construction (This English lesson should take up to two hours to complete) Introduction: In the modern world, data centres are vital for storing and managing the digital information that powers our businesses and daily lives. Designing and building a data centre requires a combination of technical knowledge and construction expertise. In […]

A Short History of Israel and the Palestinian Opposition

Please share my lesson using your social media platforms. Use the links above. Student FREE Bookstore   (CLICK HERE) The History of Israel and the Palestinian Opposition TWO HOUR ENGLISH LESSON INTRODUCTION: The history of Israel is a narrative charting the growth of a modern nation from an ancient past, reflecting a complex interplay between politics, […]

ADVANCED GRAMMAR 1: Negative Adverbs and Adverbial Expressions Used in Inversion

Please share my lesson using your social media platforms. Use the links above. Student FREE Bookstore   (CLICK HERE) Negative Adverbs and Adverbial Expressions Used in Inversion   Objective:     By the end of this lesson, you will be able to identify and use negative adverbs and adverbial expressions commonly used in inversion. INTRODUCTION: Inversion is […]

The Urban Tree: Harnessing the Power of Liquid Trees: Using Algae in Urban Areas to Combat CO2 Emissions

Please share my lesson using your social media platforms. Use the links above. Student FREE Bookstore   (CLICK HERE) Introduction: The world’s urban landscapes are constantly evolving as architects and engineers search for innovative ways to create sustainable environments. One increasingly popular solution is the incorporation of  “liquid trees,”  or algae, in our cityscapes to help […]

What were Brazil’s commitments’ at the Paris Agreement?

Please share my lesson using your social media platforms. Use the links above. Student FREE Bookstore   (CLICK HERE) Introduction: When Brazil ratified the Paris Agreement on Climate Change, they made several commitments to mitigate climate change and adapt to its effects. Some of the key commitments include: 1. Reduction of greenhouse gas emissions: Brazil pledged […]

Understanding Net Zero and its Global Implications

Please share my lesson using your social media platforms. Use the links above. Student FREE Bookstore   (CLICK HERE) Understanding Net Zero and its Global Implications   Introduction: The term “Net Zero” has been making headlines in recent years as countries around the world pledge to reduce their greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. But what exactly does […]

What we do in the UK: A look at occupations. NURSING

Please share my lesson using your social media platforms. Use the links above. Student FREE Bookstore   (CLICK HERE) What we do in the UK: A look at occupations “NURSING” Introduction: Welcome to today’s English lesson, where we will explore the exciting world of occupations in the UK! We’ll be delving into various aspects of the […]

Some UN good news

Please share my lesson using your social media platforms. Use the links above. Student FREE Bookstore   (CLICK HERE) Improve Your English Magazine October 2023 Issue “Discover ‘IMPROVE YOUR ENGLISH MAGAZINE’, a comprehensive magazine designed to help English learners of all levels excel in their language journey. Packed with invaluable tips, engaging content, and interactive exercises, […]

Are you a Hedgehog or a Fox?

Please share my lesson using your social media platforms. Use the links above. Student FREE Bookstore   (CLICK HERE) Are you a Hedgehog or a Fox? In “The Hedgehog and the Fox,” the author uses the ancient Greek parable of the hedgehog and the fox as a metaphor to discuss different styles of thinking and intellectual […]

Are we related? 4000 years ago we probably had a common ancestor.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/ideas/videos/will-we-all-live-in-plyscrapers-in-the-future/p09k9z1g?playlist=what-will-the-future-be-like Please share my lesson using your social media platforms. Use the links above. Student FREE Bookstore   (CLICK HERE) Are we related? 4000 years ago we probably had a common ancestor Introduction: In today’s ever-evolving world, medical advancements and technological innovations continue to dramatically influence human longevity. As the 21st century is underway, one cannot […]

“PLYSCRAPERS” Are wooden houses and buildings the answer to climate change?

https://www.bbc.co.uk/ideas/videos/the-22nd-century-people-living-among-us/p0f7sx0n?playlist=what-will-the-future-be-like Please share my lesson using your social media platforms. Use the links above. Student FREE Bookstore   (CLICK HERE) “PLYSCRAPERS” Are wooden houses and buildings the answer to climate change?   Constructed in 607AD in Nara, Japan, the Horyu-ji Temple holds the title of the world’s oldest surviving wooden building. Standing impressively at five storeys […]

The Boston Tea Party

Please share my lesson using your social media platforms. Use the links above. Student FREE Bookstore   (CLICK HERE) Improve Your English Magazine October 2023 Issue “Discover ‘IMPROVE YOUR ENGLISH MAGAZINE’, a comprehensive magazine designed to help English learners of all levels excel in their language journey. Packed with invaluable tips, engaging content, and interactive exercises, […]