Why can’t I say it?
Language is a funny old thing. We master it, we use it, we play with it, we express ourselves with it and, indeed, to a great extent, we define ourselves […]
Timelines and Concept Questions
Most of my students learning English seem to rate their progress in the language, by the amount of tenses they ‘know’. I’ve deliberately put ‘know’ in parenthesis, as the the
Pronouncing /r/ and /l/ correctly
Speakers of different first languages often face unique pronunciation challenges when learning English — especially when a sound doesn’t exist in their native language. One common difficulty for many learners
The Missing Role in EdTech Investment: Introducing the DODAR
So, your school has invested in the “latest technology” for every classroom , an interactive panel costing around €3,000, plus an additional PC to run it (and maybe even a
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A Powerful ESL Discussion Lesson on Ocean Conservation
Featuring David Attenborough & Prince William | Free Downloadable Lesson Plan + Worksheets If you’re training to become an English language teacher in Malta—or preparing for your ELT Permit—you’ll need
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Mastering Formal Telephone Conversations – Listening Practice for English Learners
Speaking on the phone in a second language can be a real challenge—especially when the tone is formal, like in work or business contexts. This self-study lesson is designed to
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The /tʃ/ and /dʒ/ sounds – Pronunciation Practice
Clear pronunciation is key to being understood in English, and for some learners, certain sounds can be especially tricky. Two of the most commonly confused sounds are /tʃ/ (as in
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Cambridge B2 First SAMPLE 1 Listening Part 1
You will hear people talking in eight different situations. For questions 1–8, choose the best answer (A, B or C).
Cambridge B2 First SAMPLE 1 Listening Part 3
You will hear five different people talking about occasions when a person’s clothes and appearance caused surprise or concern. For questions 1–5, match the speaker to the correct occasion in
Pre-Listening Activities – Test 4 Part 3
Below are a few expressions/ some vocabulary used in the listening excerp you will be asked some questions about in the Listening Test you can take here: My suggestion is