(Almost) all ESL coursebooks start with a lesson on the Present Simple, usually centred around the daily routines of an imaginary person. I was on the prowl to find an interesting video on gym routines when I stumbled upon a short interview with Mark Wahlberg discussing his unusual daily routine instead. The video is authentic,… Continue reading B1 – Unusual daily routine
Category: B1 PET
B1 – Getting a promotion (used to, be used to, get used to)
One of the best ways of understanding the difference between used to and Present Simple is by talking about our past and present jobs. In this way, you can engage your B1-level Business English students to discuss their responsibilities while revising those basic grammar points. A few weeks ago, I was approached by a student who asked if we… Continue reading B1 – Getting a promotion (used to, be used to, get used to)
B1 – The True Cost of Being a Wedding Guest (causative)
Summer is almost over, so it may be an excellent time to start wrapping up all the summer-related topics, including the one we will talk about today - the actual costs of being invited to a wedding. Think about the things that need to be done before the ceremony and the toll it takes on… Continue reading B1 – The True Cost of Being a Wedding Guest (causative)
B1 – Dating app ‘Hater’
What brings people closer - the things they love or hate? As it turns out someone has it all figured out and created a matchmaking app called Hater. Watch this B1-level interview and let your students decide if they find better connections through mutual likes or dislikes. This lesson plan came to be when I was… Continue reading B1 – Dating app ‘Hater’
B1 – Heatwave advice from a doctor
Summer is here and what goes with it - the unbearable heat is here too! To keep things topical and your students engaged in studying even during the summer, you can talk about ways students can stay cool during this hot summer time. It feels like every year we are heading towards another heat record.… Continue reading B1 – Heatwave advice from a doctor
B1 – Has the Internet Killed Television?
And just like that, we have made it to the end of the Culture Vulture course! The last class is about TV-watching habits and how they have changed in the last couple of years. It will also give a chance to think about the advantages and disadvantages of TV in comparison with the streaming platforms. That's the… Continue reading B1 – Has the Internet Killed Television?
Cambridge PET – Speaking Part 4
After a short break, I am finally back with a post that was anticipated by a few teachers. Up to now, my most popular post was Cambridge PET - Speaking Part 3, so the time has finally come for PET Speaking Part 4, which shows how to answer opinion-based questions using appropriate vocabulary. It's a long… Continue reading Cambridge PET – Speaking Part 4
B1 – My last trip (conditionals)
Ever think about what to do with students back from their holidays? Try this B1 travel conditional lesson, a fun way to combine story-sharing with a quick look at the first, second, and third conditionals. It’s a great opportunity to chat about their future plans, some hypothetical trips, and any mishaps that could have been… Continue reading B1 – My last trip (conditionals)
B1 – The Artist in Me
We are slowly coming to the end of this Preply course titled Culture Vulture. The fourth lesson deals with art and the meaning behind it. Students get a chance to learn the vocabulary needed to describe photos (and paintings) and finish the lesson by choosing the best painting for their teacher's virtual or real classroom. So… Continue reading B1 – The Artist in Me
B1/B2 – Introduction to Job Interviews
A year ago, I had an ambitious plan to create a course on job interview preparation. This idea was abandoned for a bit too long, but I think that this time I'm back on track, and hopefully, I will be able to finish it! For a change, I structured myself and created a list of… Continue reading B1/B2 – Introduction to Job Interviews