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Title
The History of Vaccination
Target Structure
Reading, Vocabulary & Discussion
Level
Upper-Intermediate to Advanced
Time
60 minutes
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Description

The topic of getting vaccinated has hit the headlines in recent months with the spread of Covid-19.


This worksheet looks at the history of vaccination - and how opposition to vaccination stretches back hundreds of years.


Following the lead-in question, there is a pre-reading task, a gap-fill reading, compression / vocabulary exercises and discussion.


This worksheet is written for upper-intermediate level students and above/



 


 

Title
Coffee at Home
Target Structure
Reading, Vocabulary & Discussion
Level
Upper-Intermediate to Advanced
Time
60 minutes
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Can your students start their day without a cup of coffee? Is it possible to make coffee at home that rivals the brew you would buy at a cafe?

This worksheet looks at (purportedly) the best way to make a proper cup of coffee.

Language studied includes:

  • a discerning palate
  • the rule of thumb
  • cost a fortune
  • an airtight container
  • ...and more

The lesson rounds off with a look at different kinds of coffee brewing methods. Can your students decide which they think is best for home?

With a reading, comprehension questions, vocabulary exercises and discussion, there are plenty of opportunities for your students to explore the topic of coffee and give their opinions.



 


 

Title
I don't exercise enough!
Target Structure
Too much / Not Enough
Level
Upper Elementary +
Time
45 minutes
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Description
Too Much and Not Enough can be difficult for students to master.

This worksheet keeps it simple by just covering verb + too much (I talk too much) and not + verb + enough (I don't exercise enough).

There is a warm up, a matching vocabulary exercise, a conversation to practice, follow-up exercises and discussion.

This worksheet is designed for upper elementary level students.

 


 

Title
All About 'Set'
Target Structure
Expressions using 'Set'
Level
Intermediate
Time
30+ minutes
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Description
This worksheet looks at six common expressions based around the word 'set'.

Language covered includes:
  • set foot in
  • set eyes on
  • set something up
  • set off

The lesson has an opening quiz, consolidation questions, a caption matching quiz and discussion questions.

It's a great way to help your students learn some fun, natural English!

 


 

Title
Talking About Where You Live
Target Structure
Conversational Expressions
Level
Elementary +
Time
30+ minutes
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Description
It's one of the most basic conversations your elementary-level students need to be confident with. However, it can be fraught with difficulty!

Your students will become confident with questions including:
  • Where do you live?
  • How long have you lived there?
  • Do you like [London]?
  • What's there to do in [London]?
  • ...and more
This worksheet has a gap-fill conversation, follow-up exercises and role-play cards.


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