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What Students Actually Mean by the Word “Foreigner” (And What They Could Say Instead)
Do the example sentences above sound familiar? You’ve probably noticed that our students use the word “foreigner” quite commonly. But...
Free Conversation Questions for Valentine's Day
Originating in the UK, Valentine's Day as we know it now has spread around the world. Your students probably know...
Free-Talk Discussion Questions for Students With Olympic Fever
The Olympics are here again, and this time it's the chillier, winter variety. The 2026 Games will take place primarily...
Explaining the Difference: "For" and "Since"
The differences between "for" and "since" are often subtle. To help clear up any confusion students may experience when using...
On the House: Share These Alternatives for "Free" (With Discussion Questions)
“Free” is a word that usually gets people’s attention quickly! But do your students know any other ways to express...
Daily News Lesson Roundup: Food Stories 🍽️
Although this list of Daily News lessons focuses on food, it's not only about dishes and flavors — these lessons...
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5 Spooky English Movies to Recommend to Students This Halloween [Updated]
To help set the mood for the Halloween season, we've picked five English-language horror films you can recommend to or...
Explaining Phrasal Verbs With "Sign"
Obviously, many of the phrasal verbs with "sign" create an image of writing one’s name on an important document. However,...
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English That Adds Up: Number-Based Idioms to Share With Students [Updated]
For students whose level is high enough, idioms can often be a fun lesson topic; they're practical while avoiding the...
Smart Expressions for Providing Reasons, Predictions and Recommendations
Everyone wants to sound smart. Yet, when we speak a foreign language, our ideas get watered down by simplistic language...
What Students Actually Mean by the Word “Foreigner” (And What They Could Say Instead)
Do the example sentences above sound familiar? You’ve probably noticed that our students use the word “foreigner” quite commonly. But...
Free Conversation Questions for Valentine's Day
Originating in the UK, Valentine's Day as we know it now has spread around the world. Your students probably know...
Explaining the Difference: "For" and "Since"
The differences between "for" and "since" are often subtle. To help clear up any confusion students may experience when using...
Free-Talk Topics for Kids and Teens
Free-talk lessons can often be one of the most challenging parts of online English tutoring. If your student happens to...
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...
Free-Talk Discussion Questions for Students With Olympic Fever
The Olympics are here again, and this time it's the chillier, winter variety. The 2026 Games will take place primarily...
English That Adds Up: Number-Based Idioms to Share With Students [Updated]
For students whose level is high enough, idioms can often be a fun lesson topic; they're practical while avoiding the...
5 Spooky English Movies to Recommend to Students This Halloween [Updated]
To help set the mood for the Halloween season, we've picked five English-language horror films you can recommend to or...
Smart Expressions for Providing Reasons, Predictions and Recommendations
Everyone wants to sound smart. Yet, when we speak a foreign language, our ideas get watered down by simplistic language...
Movie Vocabulary - Part II (With Discussion Questions)
Movies can be great fodder for free conversations, whether new releases or personal favorites from the past. As we've established...