Myths debunked!
Did Paul McCartney die in 1966? Was Walt Disney cryogenically frozen? Should you think twice before performing Macbeth? Level: higher • Category: listening • • • • • • • • • • • • On the cover of The Beatles’ Abbey Road, Paul’s out of step with the others and he’s not wearing any […]
IELTS course with free crocodiles
What’s the difference between the pronouns, «which», «that» and «who», and what do they have to do with crocodiles? Level: higher • Category: exams, listening, grammar • • • • • • • • • • • • IELTS is a great choice for an exam that prepares you for life at a university in […]
How we really say «have»
Contraction is a key part of speaking English with natural pronunciation. But does it matter if you contract? Level: higher • Category: pronunciation, speaking • • • • • • • • • • • • Spanish speakers like to speak with clear vowel sounds because that’s how Spanish works. If I try to persuade […]
Interesting!
One thing that I hear Spanish speakers say a lot is «it’s curious». But English speakers are far more likely to find things interesting! Level: medium • Category: pronunciation; speaking; vocabulary, grammar • • • • • • • • • • • • «Interesting» is a word we use a lot so you’d better […]
Before Banksy there was…
Dive into the world of Jean-Michel Basquiat through this TED Ed introduction to his life and art. Level: higher • Category: listening, reading, writing, discussion • • • • • • • • • • • • «I like kids’ work more than work by real artists any day.» Jean-Michel Basquiat was the first street […]
Wrapping It Up!
When I see my students’ presentations, it’s often the end that lets them down. Make yourself look professional by knowing exactly how to finish strongly. Level: medium • Category: vocabulary; speaking • • • • • • • • • • • • The Business of English is a series of fifteen 10-minute videos introducing […]
I need some cash!
If you go to the UK, you may need some money. Here’s how to deal with cash machines. Level: basic • Category: reading; vocabulary • • • • • • • • • • • • Watch the video above. 1. What are three other ways of saying «cash machine»? 2. Write down the sentences […]
Would I Lie To You?
Can you tell when someone’s lying? That’s the idea of this comedy TV show. Level: basic • medium • higher • Category: listening, vocabulary, grammar, reading • • • • • • • • • all levels • • • • • • • • • «Would I Lie To You?» is a popular TV panel show where comedians tell each […]
BBC Lingohack
Keep up with the news and develop your vocabulary with BBC Lingohack! Level: basic • medium • Category: listening; vocabulary • • • basic • • • • • • medium • • • The BBC Learning English website has a lot of learning resources so it’s not easy to know where to start. Some of […]
Where are the Neanderthals?
Neanderthals had bigger brains than us! So what happened? Level: higher • Category: listening, reading, writing, discussion • • • • • • • • • • • • Have you ever wondered what happened to other kinds of humans? Yes, we’re just homo sapiens. But what about our good friends, homo neanderthalensis? It’s Okay […]