Free-Talk Ideas for the May Holiday Season
Did you know we're in the midst of a holiday season? In most of our students' countries, some big holidays...
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Mix it Up: Presenting Alternatives for "Sometimes"
It's common for us to use "sometimes" when discussing the frequency of activities — either because it's accurate or because it's...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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,...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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