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We are a group of active educators sharing our everyday experiences in the classroom. We share news, trends, research, ideas, and technologies that shape the future of learning. We support teaching through professional development, thought leadership, and resource curation. We believe that education should not be a privilege; it is essential to the survival of the human race.

We are a group of active educators sharing our everyday experiences in the classroom. We share news, trends, research, ideas, and technologies that shape the future of learning. We support teaching through professional development, thought leadership, and resource curation. We believe that education should not be a privilege; it is essential to the survival of the human race.
Activities based on the movie 'Home Alone'
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Activities based on the movie 'Home Alone'

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The Christmas season isn’t finished without watching this holiday classic! It revolves around a child’s naive desire for his family to vanish. When they inadvertently abandon him, it backfires and forces him to grow up quickly, enabling him to protect his home from two burglars. All of this leads him to understand how deeply he loves and misses his family, revealing the true essence of the Christmas holidays. In summary, with imaginative traps, excellent humor, meaningful themes, and a well-crafted narrative, this story will lead you to reconsider wanting to grow up too quickly. It effortlessly combines humor, suffering, feelings, human instinct, and clever booby-traps into a single compact package. This movie has remarkably withstood the passage of time. The tasks in this ebook are intended to be completed after watching the film, and they focus on practicing different abilities. The solutions can be found at the conclusion of the worksheet.
Conditionals - English Grammar Series
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Conditionals - English Grammar Series

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Creating if-then statements is a common aspect of your mother tongue, and incorporating them into your English discussions can greatly enhance your communication skills. In total, there are four conditionals that you will gradually learn to use, beginning with the most basic ones: the zero and first conditional. Take a glance at this overview to get a general understanding of how all conditionals function and when to apply them. A sentence with a condition relies on the word ‘if’. Conditional sentences consist of two parts - the first part starts with ‘if’ to depict a potential scenario, while the second part explains the result. Input: “The company experienced a significant decrease in profits due to the economic downturn.” Paraphrased: “The economic downturn led to a large decrease in profits for the company.” If it starts raining, we will become soaked. The meaning remains the same even when the two parts are switched. Check out this practical ebook guide to find out how the conditionals are form, when and how they are used, and plenty of practice for your students.
Mastering the Irregular Verbs
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Mastering the Irregular Verbs

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What are Irregular Verbs? Irregular verbs are verbs that do not follow the standard rules of conjugation in English. Unlike regular verbs, which form the past simple and past participle by adding “-ed” (e.g., walk -> walked), irregular verbs change in unique ways. Why Do We Use Irregular Verbs? Irregular verbs are deeply rooted in the English language, often because of their origins in Old English or other Germanic languages. They are commonly used, and knowing them helps speakers sound more fluent and natural. Irregular Verb Forms In English, verbs can have three main forms: Base Form: The root form of the verb (e.g., go, see, buy) Past Simple: The form used for past events (e.g., went, saw, bought) Past Participle: The form used in perfect tenses and the passive voice (e.g., gone, seen, bought) Understanding these forms is essential for forming correct sentences in past and perfect tenses. This ebook will help you and your students with that.
Passive Voice - English Grammar Series
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Passive Voice - English Grammar Series

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At first, passive voice might appear complex, but once you get acquainted with it, the fundamental structures stay the same. The ability to switch between passive and active voices is beneficial for intermediate to advanced English learners as it can prevent miscommunications, boost politeness, and enhance language abilities. This is a detailed explanation of the occasions where the passive voice should be used in the English language. Passive voice emphasizes the recipient of the action rather than the doer (agent) of the action. The passive voice is created by us using: The action was received by the object (by the doer of the action). Incorporating the part related to the agent (by + person who performed the action) is not mandatory and varies based on the situation. The aim of using passive voice is to highlight the action rather than the agent, therefore including information about the agent could be redundant or stating the obvious. This in-depth manual details the formation and usage of the Passive Voice, including numerous examples and practice exercises. The answer key can be located at the conclusion of the book.
Reported Speech - English Grammar Series
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Reported Speech - English Grammar Series

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Reported Speech, also known as Indirect Speech, is an important part of conversational English because it requires repeating someone else’s words. English language students need to learn and practice the Reported Speech, since it is used in various situations to convey information or repeat someone else’s words. This ebook will focus only on instances where the reporting verb is in past tense (such as said, told, etc.), necessitating a shift to past tense in the reported clause for practical reasons. For example: ‘I am going to the super market’ becomes ‘He said that he was going to the super market’. It is also possible to report someone’s words in the present without any tense change. For example: ‘He says he is going to the super market’. This ebook can help students learn how to use Reported Speech, understand its purpose, and practice through various interactive exercises. The solutions are given towards the conclusion of the book.
The Ultimate Christmas Activities Pack
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The Ultimate Christmas Activities Pack

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All the Christmas activities you can think of are included in this comprehensive pack! This 8-book bundle contains the following ebooks and worksheets: Activities based on the movie ‘Home Alone’ Lesson Plan on “Last Christmas” by Wham! Activities on the video “Biography: Santa Claus” for Elementary Students Activities on the video “13 Differences You Experience At Christmas In Australia” Lesson Plan based on the video “Christmas traditions in Great Britain” Activities on the video “The Most Popular Christmas Gifts in Every Decade” Activities on the video “Origins of Christmas” Activities for the video “Evolution of Santa Claus” Discover with your students everything about Christmas and Santa with these fun activities. There are activities for younger students and adults as well. Answer keys are provided at the end of each book, as well as detailed Teacher’s Notes. (The actual videos, movies, and songs are not included; they can be found on YouTube or other streaming services)
Mastering English Learners Skills (4-Book Bundle)
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Mastering English Learners Skills (4-Book Bundle)

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This collection includes all 4 books from the “Mastering English Learners Skills” series: Reading, Listening, Speaking, and Writing. Every book includes 120 activities created specifically for each level of the Common European Framework, with 20 activities for each level. Therefore, there are a combined 480 exercises from the four books, sufficient for students to hone and improve their abilities. Detailed instructions for the activities, along with their durations, are provided. The end of each book holds the keys to the activities. English learners can grow personally and intellectually by practicing regularly. Continuous learning helps maintain and improve language skills over time. Exploring various topics keeps students curious and motivated. It also fosters a love for learning that goes beyond language, and supports broader knowledge and personal development. Skills are finally very useful for those who want to sit an exam. Teach your students the pilars of the English language with this ebook.
100 English Idioms You Need To Know (4-Book Bundle)
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100 English Idioms You Need To Know (4-Book Bundle)

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This is a bundle that contains all four books of the very popular series ‘100 English Idioms You Need To Know’. If you are teaching English language learners, this bundle is your perfect companion. Idioms are integral to the English language, as much so as grammar and vocabulary. Idioms play a crucial role in every aspect of language learning, especially in English, where they are prevalent and often add color and depth to communication. In this ebook, you will find a total of 400 idioms for your students to practice. Each of the four books comes with each own set of practice exercises and the relevant answer key at the end. Acquiring idiomatic knowledge helps learners decipher the intended meaning without having to rely solely on the literal interpretation of words, thereby enhancing listening comprehension skills. This exposure to diverse vocabulary enhances their ability to express themselves fluently and accurately.
The Tenses (12-Book Bundle)
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The Tenses (12-Book Bundle)

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This ebook is a 12-book bundle of the Practical English Grammar series. It includes all the tenses of the English language, namely: •Present Simple •Present Continuous •Past Simple •Past Continuous •Present Perfect •Present Perfect Continuous •Past Perfect •Past Perfect Continuous •Future Simple •Future Continuous •Future Perfect •Future Perfect Continuous Each ebook contains enough information on how the tense is formed, when and how it is used, and plenty of examples. At the end, there are many practical exercises for your students to practice and master using the tenses. And of course the relevant answer key to the exercises. The tenses are an integral part of any language. They are the backbone of the English language as well. Using them correctly is a must for any language learner, whether English is their first language or a foreign one. This ebook makes it really easy and simple to understand the tenses and assimilate them in a natural way.
Mastering English Learners Skills: Writing
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Mastering English Learners Skills: Writing

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The Vital Role of Writing in English Language Learning In today’s world, English language learners are required more than ever to demonstrate writing skills. Think of text messages, social media comments, product reviews, and of course emails, for starters. We communicate more and more with people who are farther and farther away from our home, and we do this mostly in writing. What is contained in the book? With 120 writing exercises, the book is aimed at helping students of all ages and skill levels improve their reading comprehension. To help teachers select the best materials for their students’ level, they are divided into categories based on the CEFR. Additionally, example responses are included after each one so that students know exactly what is expected of them. For whom is this book intended? If you’re a novice instructor and require an organized approach to writing by CEFR level, this book can be quite beneficial.
Mastering English Learners Skills: Speaking
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Mastering English Learners Skills: Speaking

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A few words about Speaking Out of the four skills (Reading, Listening, Speaking, and Writing), speaking is the one skill learners need more when it comes to proving they have learnt a new language. This is because speaking is a productive skill. Learners do not simply receive information and try to process it; they are required to process information and knowledge they already possess in order to produce new language and communicate. So, how do you get your students speaking? Most textbooks contain structured activities that practice speaking based on the topics and content of each unit. However, it is good to deviate from the book into freer conversation. Students are always more motivated when the activity is more relevant to them. This ebook comes to fill this gap. It offers you 20 speaking activities for every CEFR level (120 in total), which can be used whenever you want to engage your students in a free communicative practice. So, start speaking!
The Present Simple Tense
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The Present Simple Tense

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This is the first book of the Practical English Grammar series, on the Simple Present Tense. Understanding and using the Simple Present correctly is essential for clear and effective communication in English. The Simple Present tense is one of the most fundamental tenses in English grammar. It is primarily used to describe habitual actions, general truths, and fixed arrangements. This book contains all the uses of the Simple Present tense, along with examples. They are followed by formation rules, and also some activities. You can use these activities in your class to teach or reinforce the use of the Simple Present Tense. It is one of the most widely used tenses of the English language, and it is very easy to use and to teach. Even younger students can easily master it and use it in no time. We hope you enjoy teaching the Simple Present Tense to your students.
The Present Continuous Tense
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The Present Continuous Tense

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This is the second ebook from the highly successful Practical English Grammar series. The Present Continuous Tense is probably the most commonly used tense in English. It is used to describe an action that is happening now, at the moment of speaking, and it is therefore one of the first tenses that young students learn, as it is very easy to understand. It is also called Present Progressive. The first part of the ebook focuses on theory: the correct formation and usage of the Present Continuous tense, followed by examples. The second part of the ebook contains exercises that will help your students practise and consolidate their knowledge of the tense. Finally, there is the key to the activities, which makes the book ideal for both classroom use and self study as well. We hope that both you and your students will enjoy teaching and learning about the Present Continuous tense.
Mastering English Learners Skills: Reading
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Mastering English Learners Skills: Reading

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The Benefits of Reading for English Language Learning In a world of screens, monitors, laptops, tablets, smartwatches and everything in between, reading is the most essential skill. From emails to text messages, and from social media to internet browsing, reading is the skill most used to communicate and understand the world around us. It is therefore imperative for English students to be able to understand reading texts of all kinds, as well as interact with them. Contents of the book The 120 reading activities included in this book aim to help students of all CEFR levels perfect their reading skills. Teacher profiles Ideal for novice teachers who may not have much access to reading resources, but also for experienced teachers who want to up their game with modern resources.
Mastering English Learners Skills: Listening
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Mastering English Learners Skills: Listening

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The Power of Listening: Unveiling the Benefits for English Language Learners Listening skills are a cornerstone of effective language learning. For English language learners, the benefits of honing these skills are far reaching, impacting comprehension, pronunciation, vocabulary acquisition, cultural understanding, academic performance, and interpersonal communication. Before they speak, students need to learn to listen first. By prioritizing listening practice, students can unlock their full potential and achieve greater fluency and confidence in English. What’s inside? 120 listening activities that are especially designed to help students of all ages improve their listening skills. They are all followed by detailed directions as well as follow-up activities. Who will benefit from this book? If you are looking for new ideas on listening activities to teach your students, then this book is for you.
100 English Idioms You Need to Know - 1
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100 English Idioms You Need to Know - 1

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100 of the most common idioms of the English language For learners of all levels With Comprehension Activities and Key For classroom use as well as self-studying When learning a foreign language, idioms are crucial. They are what separates a native speaker from a non-native speaker. Idioms have subtle language nuances that all learners should be aware of. They also carry cultural connotations and meanings; you can tell a lot about a country and its language from its idioms. As a teacher, don’t be afraid to expose your students to idioms. They are the backbone of the language (of any language, especially the English language). Idioms are also very memorable. They create mental pictures which are often quite unusual, hence easy to remember: just imagine raining cats and dogs, an elephant in a room, or throwing out the baby with the bath water. Even the youngest of students can remember them.
100 English Idioms You Need To Know - 2
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100 English Idioms You Need To Know - 2

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This is the second book of the four-book series ‘100 English Idioms You Need To Know’. Inside you will find 100 more idioms of the English language in alphabetical order. They are all followed by a short and precise definition and an explanatory example. At the end of the book you will find 40 activities: 20 gap-fill and 20 multiple choice type questions. These activities will help your students practise what they have learned and consolidate knowledge of the idioms. Finally, the last two pages of the book contain the key with the answers to the activities. It is needless to mention the importance of learning the idioms of the English language, Being proficient with idioms is not only a prerequisite skill for every language learner, but it is also a confidence booster and another step towards language acquisition and consolidation. We hope you will have fun teaching idioms to your English classes!
100 English Idioms You Need To Know - 4
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100 English Idioms You Need To Know - 4

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This is the fourth and last book of the series ‘100 English Idioms You Need To Know’. If you have reached this far, you probably know what this series is about. A few words about idioms Idioms enhance your general fluency in English. Knowing common idioms makes it easier to comprehend native speakers and increases your enjoyment of English-language media, such as songs and movies. Idioms are widely utilized in media, literature, and everyday speech. Your English sounds more expressive and natural when you use idioms. They give your writing and voice more individuality and color. Acquiring knowledge of idioms is an excellent method to increase your vocabulary and enhance your English communication skills. About this book This final book on idioms will give you 100 more idioms to teach your students. As always, there are 40 practice activities at the end of the book and the relevant key. Happy teaching!
How To Teach Prepositions
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How To Teach Prepositions

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How do you teach prepositions? If you are an English language teacher, sooner or later you will need to teach prepositions to your students. Prepositions are one of the building blocks of the English language (or any language for that matter). They are the words that help us build meaningful sentences in the context of space and time. It is therefore imperative that students learn from a very young age how to use them properly. What is inside this eBook? There are millions of textbooks and grammar books out there that contain grammar exercises and practice activities on prepositions. This is not one of them. This eBook will give you ideas on how to teach prepositions creatively. It will show you how to create your own activities using materials you have available. Most importantly, it will give you suggestions on how to teach prepositions using the four skills, so that your students will stay interested and motivated.
100 English Idioms You Need To Know - 3
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100 English Idioms You Need To Know - 3

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We have spoken about the importance of idioms in the previous two books of this series.Idioms improve communication by enabling you to communicate subtleties and deeper meanings that plain language cannot. When idioms are used effectively, communication becomes more captivating, engaging, and successful. Idioms reveal a person’s familiarity with English-speaking culture. Acquiring knowledge of idioms demonstrates a respect for the culture and principles inherent in the language. For instance, the expression “to pull yourself up by your bootstraps” was first used in America in the 19th century and still refers to bettering your circumstances on your own. Idioms are a fundamental component of language. Idioms having metaphorical connotations are genuinely present in many commonplace English expressions. Acquiring knowledge of idioms is essential to mastering the English language. In this third book of the Idioms series you will find 100 more idioms to teach your students, followed by 40 exercises and their answers as usual. Enjoy!