Language and Grammar

Fun with regional British accents

Please share my lesson using your social media platforms. Use the links above. Student FREE Bookstore   (CLICK HERE) Introduction: The first thing to say about the term “British accents” is that this is an American concept that actually doesn’t exist. Because there is English English, Scottish English, Welsh English and Irish English. Each are separate […]

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Spud the Potato Boy Book Review

Please share my lesson using your social media platforms. Use the links above. Student FREE Bookstore   (CLICK HERE) Book Review “Spud the Potato Boy and his Adventures” is an enchanting and delightful children’s book that takes readers on a series of whimsical journeys with the lovable protagonist, Spud. Author Jane Thomas masterfully weaves the tale

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The Etiquette of British Tea Time

Please share my lesson using your social media platforms. Use the links above. Student FREE Bookstore   (CLICK HERE) Introduction:  Welcome to my delightful English lesson, where we explore the charming traditions and customs of British Tea Time. In this lesson, we unravel the intricate etiquette of this time-honoured practice, steeped in history and significance. From

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The English Vocabulary of Mr. Potato

“Discover the versatile world of potatoes in our latest blog post, exploring delicious recipes, nutritional benefits, and fun facts about this popular tuber.” Please share my lesson using your social media platforms. Use the links above. Student FREE Bookstore   (CLICK HERE) The Wonderful World of Potatoes: Types and Cooking Methods in English Introduction: Origin of

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The Manx TT

A Short History of The Manx TT Please share my lesson using your social media platforms. Use the links above. Student FREE Bookstore   (CLICK HERE) CLICK HERE TO GO TO AMAZON.COM.BR   A Short History of The Manx TT Introduction: In the UK we love motorcycles and racing. Every year for three weeks we close

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India’s Moon Landing: Does this mean they are no longer a third world country?

India’s Moon Landing (Intermediate/Advanced) No longer a third world country Please share my lesson using your social media platforms. Use the links above. Student FREE Bookstore   (CLICK HERE) CLICK HERE TO GO TO AMAZON.COM.BR India’s Moon Landing “No longer a third world country” (Intermediate / advanced lesson) Introduction: India has recently made a remarkable achievement

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Book of the week

Book review Twenty Tales of Robotics and AI: QUIZ BOOK With fun questions after each story to test your intelligence (English Edition) BUY HERE “Twenty Tales of Robotics and AI: QUIZ BOOK With Fun Questions After Each Story to Test Your Intelligence” (English Edition) is an entertaining and engaging read for those interested in both

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How to make breakfast for an Englishman

Please share my lesson using your social media platforms. Use the links above. Student FREE Bookstore   (CLICK HERE) CLICK HERE TO GO TO AMAZON.COM.BR HOW TO MAKE AN ENGLISH BREAKFAST Introduction: Nestled in the heart of British culinary tradition, the traditional English breakfast stands as a testament to hearty flavours and wholesome sustenance. This beloved

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How to insult someone in English

Please share my lesson using your social media platforms. Use the links above. Student FREE Bookstore   (CLICK HERE) CLICK HERE TO GO TO AMAZON.COM.BR How to insult someone in English Introduction: There are irritating individuals, and then there are those who make you want to high-five their face with a chair. Usually, a middle finger

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Learning Cockney Slang in English

Please share my lesson using your social media platforms. Use the links above. Student FREE Bookstore   (CLICK HERE) CLICK HERE TO GO TO AMAZON.COM.BR What is “Cockney Slang?” So you thought you knew how to speak English! Introduction: Cockney slang, also known as Cockney rhyming slang, is a form of informal, coded language that originated

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lock up | English Vocabulary

Please share my lesson using your social media platforms. Use the links above. Student FREE Bookstore   (CLICK HERE) CLICK HERE TO GO TO AMAZON.COM “TO LOCK UP” Meaning to lock the doors and windows of a building or a car to make it secure Synonym secure For example lock up sth Don’t forget to lock

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English Scientific Terminology in use.

Please share my lesson using your social media platforms. Use the links above. Student FREE Bookstore   (CLICK HERE) CLICK HERE TO GO TO AMAZON.COM.BR Using Scientific Terminology in English Introduction: Welcome to this advanced English lesson, where we will be exploring the fascinating world of scientific terminology in the English language. With the ever-growing importance

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The Subjunctive Mood in English

Please share my lesson using your social media platforms. Use the links above. Student FREE Bookstore   (CLICK HERE) CLICK HERE TO GO TO AMAZON.COM.BR The Subjunctive Mood Introduction What is the subjunctive mood? In the complex world of English grammar, the subjunctive mood stands out as a fascinating and versatile linguistic feature. This lesson will

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How to Write a Short Essay in English

Please share my lesson using your social media platforms. Use the links above. Student FREE Bookstore   (CLICK HERE) CLICK HERE TO GO TO AMAZON.COM.BR Writing clearly and concisely is one of the best skills you can take from school into professional settings. A great way to practice this kind of writing is with short essays.

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much of a muchness | English Expression

Please share my lesson using your social media platforms. Use the links above. Student FREE Bookstore   (CLICK HERE) CLICK HERE TO GO TO AMAZON.COM.BR This page  is about the idiom much of a muchness INFORMAL Meaning If two or more things are much of a muchness, they are very similar to each other. For example

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THIS WEEK’S BOOK REVIEW “The Hunt for the Auschwitz Butcher: Josef Mengele’s Life in Brazil (English Edition)”

  You can order this eBook from amazon.com.br or any other Amazon platform      CLICK HERE The Hunt for the Auschwitz Butcher Josef Mengele’s Life in Brazil REVIEW: ENGLISH The Hunt for the Auschwitz Butcher: Josef Mengele’s Life in Brazil is a gripping and insightful eBook that delves into the life of one of

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The differences between the Brazilian Democracy System and the English Parliamentary System

Please share my lesson using your social media platforms. Use the links above. Student FREE Bookstore   (CLICK HERE) CLICK HERE TO GO TO AMAZON.COM   ENGLISH PARLIAMENTARY SYSTEM INTRODUCTION: ENGLISH SYSTEM The English democracy system can be briefly described as a constitutional monarchy with a parliamentary democracy. At the heart of this system is the

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What is your all time favourite band? Here is mine. “The Eagles”

Please share my lesson using your social media platforms. Use the links above. Student FREE Bookstore   (CLICK HERE) CLICK HERE TO GO TO AMAZON.COM.BR What’s your favourite band? SECTION ONE:   Introduction: The Eagles, an iconic American rock band, have left an indelible mark on the music industry. Formed in 1971 in Los Angeles, California, the

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The Environmental Impact of Factory Farming Meat Production

Please share my lesson using your social media platforms. Use the links above. Student FREE Bookstore   (CLICK HERE) CLICK HERE TO GO TO AMAZON.COM.BR   SECTION ONE:   Introduction: Factory farming, a method of mass-producing meat and animal products, has allowed us to produce food on an unprecedented scale. However, the environmental impact of this practice

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The 9 Best Tips for Using AI Prompts for Writing

Please share my lesson using your social media platforms. Use the links above. Student FREE Bookstore   (CLICK HERE) CLICK HERE TO GO TO AMAZON.COM.BR How do you get better writing using AI? To get better results with AI writing generators like ChatGPT or Grammarly, you have to know how to talk to them. That means

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Fast Fashion and its Environmental Impact on Global Warming

Please share my lesson using your social media platforms. Use the links above. Student FREE Bookstore   (CLICK HERE) CLICK HERE TO GO TO AMAZON.COM.BR Fast Fashion and its Environmental Impact on Global Warming FAST FASHION eBook   CLICK HERE Introduction: Fast fashion has become an integral part of the modern economy, as it fulfills consumers’ desires

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Common English Expressions 1

Please share my lesson using your social media platforms. Use the links above. Student FREE Bookstore   (CLICK HERE) CLICK HERE TO GO TO AMAZON.COM.BR <><><> Expression: “Break a leg” EXPRESSIONS BOOK on Amazon.com.br Explanation: This expression is used to wish someone good luck, especially before a performance. Examples: a. Break a leg at your audition

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THE HISTORY OF UFOs with the perfect progressive tenses

Please share my lesson using your social media platforms. Use the links above. Student FREE Bookstore   (CLICK HERE) CLICK HERE TO GO TO AMAZON.COM.BR Unidentified Flying Objects: A Journey Beyond the Skies “All of the perfect tenses have been marked with colours” INTRODUCTION: Over the past century, UFO sightings have been capturing people’s imaginations, as

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BEING A VEGETARIAN with the perfect tenses

Please share my lesson using your social media platforms. Use the links above. Student FREE Bookstore   (CLICK HERE) click here to go to AMAZON.COM.BR BEING A VEGETARIAN with the perfect tenses Over the years, many people have become vegetarian, motivated by various reasons. They have chosen this lifestyle because they have understood the advantages it

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“BEING BRITISH” Different ways to use the word “SORRY”

Please share my lesson using your social media platforms. Use the links above. Student FREE Bookstore   (CLICK HERE)   https://www.fiverr.com/s/YDrPkl The Different Ways We Use “Sorry” in English: Exploring Apologies and Beyond ENGLISH IDIOMS & EXPRESSIONS BOOK: https://www.amazon.com.br/dp/B0B1MTJZCT Introduction In the English language, the word “sorry” is used in various situations to convey different meanings.

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The James Webb Telescope

Please share my lesson using your social media platforms. Use the links above. Student FREE Bookstore   (CLICK HERE)   https://www.fiverr.com/s/YDrPkl The James Webb Space Telescope INTRODUCTION: The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) is a large, infrared-optimized space observatory that is set to revolutionize our understanding of the universe. The project is a collaboration between NASA,

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I Married A Robot ( A Strange Story of Unconventional Love)

Please share my lesson using your social media platforms. Use the links above. Student FREE Bookstore   (CLICK HERE)   https://www.fiverr.com/s/YDrPkl :::DISCUSSION QUESTION ONE::: In the future when advanced robots are common and we mix our lives with lifelike robots, do you think that eventually there will come a time when robot-marriages are commonplace?   A

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“Palate,” “Palette,” or “Pallet”?

Please share my lesson using your social media platforms. Use the links above. Student FREE Bookstore   (CLICK HERE)   https://www.fiverr.com/s/YDrPkl There are several tricky words in the English language that even the most seasoned speakers and writers can still find confusing. The homophones palate, palette, and pallet are just one example of how nuanced and

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Revolutionizing Education with AI: The New Frontier

Please share my lesson using your social media platforms. Use the links above. Student FREE Bookstore   (CLICK HERE)   https://www.fiverr.com/s/YDrPkl Title: Revolutionizing Education with AI: The New Frontier. by Prof. Stephen W. Bradeley  BSc. (Hons) Try my new AI English lessons   CLICK HERE Introduction Before reading this article it’s important to realise that every word

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IN THE NEWS THIS WEEK: Three killed and dozens injured in Texas tornado (PHRASAL VERBS LESSON)

IN THE NEWS THIS WEEK Please share my lesson using your social media platforms. Use the links above. Student FREE Bookstore   (CLICK HERE)   https://www.fiverr.com/s/YDrPkl INTRODUCTION: A deadly tornado has swept through a northern Texas town, killing three people and injuring dozens more. Perryton, which is near the Oklahoma border, appears to be at the

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IN THE NEWS THIS WEEK: U.S. East Coast, smoky skies latest sign of a changing climate

IN THE NEWS THIS WEEK: U.S. East Coast, smoky skies latest sign of a changing climate Please share my lesson using your social media platforms. Use the links above. Student FREE Bookstore   (CLICK HERE)   https://www.fiverr.com/s/YDrPkl INTRODUCTION: The news: This week, the East Coast of the United States is grappling with something that other places

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Protecting nature to prevent pandemics costs just 1% of fighting them 

Please share my lesson using your social media platforms. Use the links above. Student FREE Bookstore   (CLICK HERE)   https://www.fiverr.com/s/YDrPkl COP15 reaches ambitious plan for nature, now countries must accelerate action In a powerful commitment to nature, nearly 200 countries signed a sweeping agreement to protect a third of Earth’s land and oceans by 2030.

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Today’s Vocabulary : DIRT CHEAP

Please share my lesson using your social media platforms. Use the links above. Student FREE Bookstore   (CLICK HERE)   https://www.fiverr.com/s/YDrPkl “DIRT CHEAP” MeaningYou can say something is dirt cheap if it costs very little money. For example Be careful when you buy dirt cheap clothes. They could shrink easily or the colours could run when

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Vocabulary “COME IN”

“COME IN” Please share my lesson using your social media platforms. Use the links above. Student FREE Bookstore   (CLICK HERE)   https://www.fiverr.com/s/YDrPkl “COME IN” MeaningIf something like a train or plane comes in, it arrives at a station or an airport. Synonym arrive, get in For example come in Excuse me, sir. Do you know

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Mangrove deforestation decreases

Please share my lesson using your social media platforms. Use the links above. Student FREE Bookstore   (CLICK HERE)   https://www.fiverr.com/s/YDrPkl Worldwide, mangroves — once destroyed for agriculture and development — have seen a sharp decline in deforestation.  A new report from the Global Mangrove Alliance offers a plan to end mangrove loss entirely. It lays

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VIDEOCAST 1 Understanding the past perfect progressive tense

The past perfect progressive tense is a way of talking about something that was happening for a while in the past before another event. Imagine you were building a tower with blocks and you kept doing it until lunchtime. You can say, “I had been building a tower when lunchtime came.” The “had been building”

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‘Our Changing Planet’ progress and hope

Please share my lesson using your social media platforms. Use the links above. Student FREE Bookstore   (CLICK HERE)   LESSON INSTRUCTIONS: Read through the paragraphs and the new vocabulary, then watch the video and answer the questions beneath the video. Then return to the beginning of the lesson and complete the writing exercises using the

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CV vs. Résumé: What’s the Difference?

What’s the difference between a CV and a resume? Please share my lesson using your social media platforms. Use the links above. Student FREE Bookstore   (CLICK HERE)   LESSON INSTRUCTIONS: Read through the paragraphs and the new vocabulary, then watch the video and answer the questions beneath the video. Then return to the beginning of

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A voice (crying) in the wilderness | Vocabulary

Please share my lesson using your social media platforms. Use the links above. Student FREE Bookstore   (CLICK HERE)   A VOICE IN THE DARK Meaning You’re a voice in the wilderness, or a voice crying in the wilderness, if you’re expressing an unpopular opinion or insight. For example When Galileo stated that the sun was

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Virgin Galactica: The UK to Australia in 2 hours

Virgin Galactic is a spaceflight company founded by Richard Branson. Please share my lesson using your social media platforms. Use the links above. Student FREE Bookstore   (CLICK HERE)   LESSON INSTRUCTIONS: Read through the paragraphs and the new vocabulary, then watch the video and answer the questions beneath the video. Then return to the beginning

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VOCABULARY “Keep From”

Student FREE Bookstore   (CLICK HERE)   What does the phrasal verb   “KEEP FROM”   mean? Meaning If something or someone keeps you from doing something, it means you can’t do it. For example keep from something  : Are you busy? I don’t want to keep you from your work. keep from doing something : Most parents find it

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Michael Faraday Scientist INCLUDING THE PERFECT TENSES

Who was Michael Faraday? He was an English scientist who contributed to the study of electromagnetism and electrochemistry. Please share my lesson using your social media platforms. Use the links above. Student FREE Bookstore   (CLICK HERE)   DOWNLOAD THE pdf FILE:    Michael Faraday (Advanced English Lesson) LESSON INSTRUCTIONS: Read through the paragraphs and the

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Gordon Moore, digital pioneer and philanthropist, dies at 94

Student FREE Bookstore   (CLICK HERE) INTRODUCTION:  Digital pioneer, business leader and philanthropist Gordon Moore died at his home in Hawaiʻi on March 24, the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation announced. He was 94. Moore co-founded the semiconductor chip maker Intel and helped set the breakneck pace of Silicon Valley innovation. His prophetic 1965 observation that

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The difference between: ON and ONTO and ON TO. The difference between IN and INTO

Student FREE Bookstore   (CLICK HERE)   When to use:   On or Onto or On to On is used to indicate location or position on a surface. Onto indicates the movement of something from a particular position or location to another. On to, as two words, are used when on is a part of a phrasal verb. Prepositions are an integral

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Business Emails 1

Student FREE Bookstore   (CLICK HERE)   INTRODUCTION: Read the email below from your manager and reply to him. Before sending it to me check the following:  tenses of your verbs, check your spelling,  check you punctuation. Also, include one of the grammar items directed by your teacher.  GRAMMAR PAGES LINK:  https://oxford-institute-education.com/english-lessons/english-grammar-basics/ USE:  AN EXAMPLE OF

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READING IN ENGLISH ONE: Wild Rides and Passionate Nights: A South American Biker Romance

Student FREE Bookstore   (CLICK HERE) How to do this lesson:  Read through each section with your teacher. Discuss any new vocabulary, idioms or expressions found in each section. Write a 50 word summary of each section using your own words using at least one of the new words or expressions in your summary. WILD RIDES

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Twenty “MORE” common English expressions

Student FREE Bookstore   (CLICK HERE)   Idioms. Native English speakers love using them in conversation, and you’ll often find them popping up in books, TV shows and movies too. To perfect your English, you really need to become confident in using idioms and knowing the difference between breaking a leg and pulling someone’s leg. If you

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Are we getting closer to conflict with China??

Student FREE Bookstore   (CLICK HERE) _________________________ China has reacted with predictable anger to this week’s official announcement of the so-called Aukus pact. INTRODUCTION What does “AUKUS” mean? AUKUS (/ˈɔːkəs/ AW-kəs), also styled as Aukus, is a trilateral security pact between Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States, announced on 15 September 2021 for the

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Twenty of the most common expressions in English.

Student FREE Bookstore   (CLICK HERE)   Idioms. Native English speakers love using them in conversation, and you’ll often find them popping up in books, TV shows and movies too. To perfect your English, you really need to become confident in using idioms and knowing the difference between breaking a leg and pulling someone’s leg. If you

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The Brazilian Carnival (Christian or Pagan?) or neither!

During the week beginning  13th February 2023 I decided to do a survey among my students and ask them the question, “Could you explain the carnival to me?” You see, as a foreigner to Brazil and being British I really have no idea  about the meaning and tradition of the carnival period. It’s simply not

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