Expressions Students Can Use to Agree and Disagree
Whether in free-talk lessons or when discussing a Daily News article, you'll have plenty of opportunities to exchange opinions with...
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Introducing the Many Ways to Use "Like"
For people learning English, "like" may be one of the most confusing words they come across. Sure, they probably understand...
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Help Students Use "You Know" Like a Native Speaker
Students who watch English-language movies or listen to fluent speakers in casual conversations will definitely hear the short phrase "you...
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TV Shows to Recommend to Students for English Study
One question that many students tend to ask is which English-language TV shows they should watch to help them improve...
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Use Free-Talk Lessons to Share These Funny English Word Pairs
Some English word pairs sound funny — but they are still very useful to know.
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Prepare Students for Winter with These "Cold" Expressions
This time of year, temperatures begin to drop and people wear more clothes to keep warm. Depending on the part...
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Christmas Movies to Recommend to Students for the Holiday Season
There’s a good chance Christmas and the year-end holiday season will come up as a conversation topic during your lessons...
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Helping Students Ask If They Are Saying Something Correctly
It's natural for English learners to feel unsure about the things they say. They may wonder if they used the...
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Free Conversation Topics for the Holiday Season
Upcoming holidays make great free-conversation topics. And celebrations like Christmas and other year-end holidays will probably be common topics of...
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Win Up to $400 in Our 2022 Workspace Decoration Contests!
It’s time to get into the holiday spirit with the 2022 edition of our Decorate Your Workspace Contest! This time...
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7 Thought-Provoking Free-Talk Topics for Ghost Season
In Japan and Taiwan, the "Ghost Season" has begun. This is the time of the year when the spirits of...
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7 Thought-Provoking Free-Talk Topics for Ghost Season
In Japan and Taiwan, the "Ghost Season" has begun. This is the time of the year when the spirits of...
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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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What's in a Name? 6 Questions for Your Next Free-Talk Lesson
If you ever need a conversation topic that's suitable for all levels, there's an easy one right before your eyes:...
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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...
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Use Free-Talk Lessons to Share These Funny English Word Pairs
Some English word pairs sound funny — but they are still very useful to know.
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TV Shows to Recommend to Students for English Study
One question that many students tend to ask is which English-language TV shows they should watch to help them improve...
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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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Ask Students About the Tanabata Festival This Week
Tanabata is a popular holiday in Japan that's right around the corner: Thursday, July 7. This will be a handy...
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How to Conquer Free-Talk Lessons with Absolute Beginners
Sometimes beginner students request “free-talk” lessons even though they aren’t able to … talk freely. 😭😭😭 How should we handle...
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Free Conversation Topics for the Holiday Season
Upcoming holidays make great free-conversation topics. And celebrations like Christmas and other year-end holidays will probably be common topics of...
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