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Questions and Vocabulary for Earth Day Free-Talk Lessons

Unlike other special days that are connected to a specific place or culture, Earth Day is for everyone everywhere. And...

David

• Conversation
• Curiosity

How to Explain "Pay," "Spend" and "Cost" [Updated]

Similar to "say" and "tell," there are small but important differences between "pay," "spend" and "cost" that can be difficult...

David

• Grammar
• Vocab & Expressions

Backchaining: How to Get Difficult Words to "Roll off the Tongue"

Have you ever started singing a song and gotten stuck after the first few lines? Or maybe you can remember...

Frances Chan

• Pronunciation

The Many Ways to Use “Taste” (with Discussion Questions)

Most English learners will know "taste" as a verb for experiencing the flavor of food and drinks.  Fluent speakers, however,...

David

• Uncategorized

Conversation Topic: Spring, Allergies and Cherry Blossoms

For many of us and our students, spring is in the air! How does this affect our students? What questions...

Frances Chan

• Conversation

Daily News Lesson Roundup: World Cuisine

Everybody loves a good meal, so for the foodies among your students, we've collected a list of 10 Daily News...

David

• Our Materials

From A to Z: Introduce Students to These Letter-Based Idioms

All of the words in the English language are made from just 26 letters. But sometimes you only need a...

David

• Vocab & Expressions

9 Children's Books to Recommend for Read Across America Day

Did you know that March 3, 2025 is Read Across America Day? As the name suggests, Read Across America Day...

David

• Beginners & Kids
• Curiosity

How to Avoid Answering Sensitive Questions [Updated]

It happens every now and then: a student asks a question that is too personal or just not appropriate for...

David

• Online Tutoring

Free Conversation Ideas for Valentine's Day [Updated]

Originating in the UK, Valentine's Day as we know it now has spread around the world. Your students probably know...

David

• Conversation