A pair of EFL flashcards detailing the present perfect continuous and the prepositions ‘for’ and ‘since’. Suitable for intermediate learners of English as a foreign language.

A pair of EFL flashcards detailing the basic uses of the past simple and past continuous (single or repeated past actions, ongoing past actions). Suitable for beginner learners of English as a foreign language.

A pair of EFL flashcards detailing the basic uses of the present simple and present continuous (repeated and permanent actions and temporary ongoing actions). Suitable for beginner learners of English as a foreign language.

A pair of EFL flashcards detailing the basic uses of the present perfect (finished actions affecting the present, ongoing past actions and general experiences in the past). Suitable for beginner learners of English as a foreign language.

This an upper intermediate (CEFR B2, IELTS 6.0) EFL Speaking class about beauty. Students first describe two pictures, one showing make-up and another showing plastic surgery). The students should be encouraged to think about different beauty standards. Vocabulary is then introduced using pictures (cosmetics, plastic surgery, vitamins and supplements, hair styling, teeth whitening, moisturise). Students then match key words to the different pieces of vocabulary e.g. dentist - teeth whitening. A discussion activity follows. In preparation for a reading activity, students look at a photograph of a beauty contest. Next, key words in the text are previewed. after reading the article on beauty pageants, students answer comprehension questions. Finally, they discuss their opinions with partners in an agree/disagree activity.

This is an advanced (CEFR C1, IELTS 7.0) EFL Speaking class about the James Webb Space Telescope. Students first look at images showing various ideas related to outer space. An introductory discussion about astronomy follows. Target language related to the James Webb telescope (magnify, diameter, mirror, infrared, deploy, hexagon) is introduced in pictures. Students then complete a gap-fill activity using the vocabulary. A discussion expanding upon the target language follows. Students then read a summary text about the James Webb telescope, before reading an article about it. Students answer comprehension questions to demonstrate understanding. Finally, students complete two interactive speaking activities in pairs or groups.

This is an upper intermediate (CEFR B2, IELTS 6.0) EFL Speaking class about gardening. Students first describe images of gardens, after which they discuss gardening in general with a partner. Target language (lawn, soil, shrubs, pond, path, flowerbed) is introduced using photographs. Students confirm their understanding by choosing the correct piece of vocabulary for each sentence. A discussion then follows. Next, students look at a birds-eye view of a garden plan, which they should describe. Next, students can design their own garden (recommend printing slide 12). Finally, students give their opinions using agree/disagree statements.

This is an upper intermediate (CEFR B2, IELTS 6.0) EFL Speaking class about video games. Students first brainstorm the various uses they have for computers. They then complete a short quiz about video games. Students then complete another brainstorm, this time the genres of video games. Target language (sandbox, first-person shooter, role-playing, racing, puzzle, action-adventure) is introduced in images. Pronunciation of each word is drilled, followed by a reading activity about video games and their effects. Students then answer multiple-choice comprehension questions and choose the correct answer based on the article. Finally, students discuss their opinions about some statements on video games.

This is a beginner (CEFR A2, IELTS 4.0) EFL Grammar class about the present simple and present continuous aspects. Students will learn the form and function of both aspects and the differences between them. Gap-fill and speaking activities provide students with the opportunity to consolidate their learning.

This is a pre-intermediate (CEFR B1, IELTS 5.0) EFL Grammar class about the present continuous aspect for future actions. Students will learn the difference between present continuous for present actions and future actions. Students also learn when not to use the present continuous for future actions. An interactive speaking activity allows students to practice using the target language. A reading activity and a discussion end the class.

This is an upper intermediate (CEFR B2, IELTS 6.0) EFL Grammar class about phrasal verbs. Students will learn the difference between a verb and a phrasal verb and how to recognise them. Students will also learn that phrasal verbs are most commonly used in spoken English, and to learn their meanings by comparing them with more formal verbs. Students learn the form of a phrasal verb by looking at the main verb and the particle. The most common particles are reviewed. Students read a text and identify the phrasal verbs. Separable and inseparable phrasal verbs are then studied. Finally, students learn the difference between transitive and intransitive phrasal verbs. Gap-fill exercises help students to consolidate their learning.

This is pre-intermediate (CEFR B1, IELTS 5.0) EFL Speaking class about cooking. Students activate prior knowledge of the topic by completing a short quiz, after which they discuss some questions about food/cooking with a partner. Target language (cooking verbs) is then introduced using photographs. Students then match each cooking verb to a suitable food e.g. bake + bread. There is another opportunity for discussion, after which the students discuss the pros and cons of eating out or at home. Finally, students perform a role play. A supplementary activity sees students deciding which international cuisine is the best.

This is an upper intermediate (CEFR B2, IELTS 6.0) EFL Culture class about bank holidays. Students learn what a bank holiday is before learning some common activities on bank holidays (historic house, museum, rambling, picnic, art gallery, coast). Students then match up each activity with a verb before completing a text with the words. A discussion and a reading activity follow. Students discuss the similarities between the UK bank holidays and those in their country before debating with a partner.

This is an upper intermediate (CEFR B1, IELTS 6.0) EFL Culture class about etiquette at dinner. Students learn key vocabulary (cutlery, seating arrangement, on silent, outside-in rule, portion size, elbows on table), complete a gap-fill, read a text about British table manners, answer comprehension questions, learn polite and impolite phrases at the dinner table and practice using them in a role-play.

This is an advanced (CEFR C1, IELTS 7.0) EFL Culture class about education in the UK. Students discuss their own education before doing a quiz about education in the UK. Students learn key words in preparation for a reading activity (compulsory, grammar school, academy, pupil, vital, tier). Students read a text about the British education system and answer comprehension questions. Students then learn the different options for post-16 education (vocational school, college, sixth form) before comparing education in the UK to their own country.

This is a pre-intermediate (CEFR B1, IELTS 5.0) EFL Speaking class about fast food. Students begin by describing photographs showing common things associated with fast food. Students then brainstorm the fast food they know already. Target language (hamburger, French fries, onion rings, hot dog, burrito, fried chicken) is then shown using photographs. Students then discuss fast food in their own experiences. The next activity is a reading task where students complete a gap-fill, followed by three free discussion activities.

This is a pre-intermediate (CEFR B1, IELTS 5.0) EFL Speaking class about feelings. Students begin the lesson by reading four sentences and describing how they would feel in each situation. Students then look at six images, each of which shows a feeling (lonely, bored, stressed, shy, proud, confident). The pronunciation and form of each word is then drilled. Students then read a short text about a girl called Danielle and her first day at a new job. Students use the target language by confirming their understanding of the text. Two free discussion activities are then completed.

This is a pre-intermediate (CEFR B1, IELTS 5.0) EFL Speaking class about exercise. Students begin by describing photographs then brainstorming different types of exercise. Six exercises (skipping, push-ups, planking, weight-lifting, sit-ups, yoga) are then introduced in photographs. The difference between sport and exercise is then elicited and confirmed before students consolidate their learning in three free discussion activities.

This is an upper intermediate (CEFR B2, IELTS 6.0) EFL Speaking class about animals. Students begin the class by reading four short descriptions of some animals before guessing them. Students then brainstorm animals they know, after which they look at images of the target language (turkey, pelican, squirrel, gorilla, giraffe, turtle). Students drill pronunciation. Next they will discuss the animals with their partners. Next they will look at pictures of different habitats (woodland, ocean, rainforest, grassland, coast, forest). Students then match the animal to its habitat. More complex verbs of motion (amble, dart, glide, flutter, saunter, scurry) are introduced in the next part of the class using pictures of a gorilla, pelican and squirrel respectively. Students then describe the differences between the animals.

This is an upper intermediate (CEFR B2, IELTS 6.0) EFL Speaking class about chores. The first activity has students describing some pictures of common chores. Next, they discuss the meaning of chore, as well as some basic questions related to their experiences of chores. Vocabulary (vacuum, dishes, laundry, clean, tidy, set the table) is introduced using pictures. Students then match each chore with a suitable verb to learn some collocations. A further discussion follows. Three production activities follow (a rank and defend about which chore is the most boring, agree/disagree, a role play between a parent and a child).