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Young hero

A communicative grammar dictation activity, helping students' understanding and use of past tenses.

Writing an informal letter: saying thank you

A writing lesson for Intermediate students.

Writing an essay

Useful tips on how to plan and write essays and reports.

Word Linking

A ready-to-use lesson plan that practises word linking and intonation in questions and statements which use the present simple, yes/no questions, imperatives, and will.

Word games

Word games are very popular with children and there are hundreds of them. Here are some favourite ones.

Word games

Fun word games to try out with your students.

Where and when?

In this film-based activity students watch a film clip and discuss the setting.

What makes a good reader?

Find out the definition of a 'good graded reader'.

What is happening in English?

Michael Swan considers how and why the English language is changing.

What if...

A creative story-making activity which encourages confidence and fluency in spoken and written English.

What do I spy?

This activity has been taken from Vocabulary Activities, part of the Oxford Basics for Children series, and is intended for young learners age 7-12.

Wakening grammar awareness in young learners

Jennifer Seidl addresses the importance of grammar awareness.

Verb patterns: gerunds and infinitives

Worksheets to practise the gerund and infinitive form.

Verb and noun collocations

This lesson presents and practises 16 common verb + noun collocations related to business.

Using video with business English students

Suggestions about using video on business English courses.