I plan to live forever...So far, so good.
And I know that's an odd way to start an article, but there is a chain of thought that leads up to this statement, so let's get on with it and see if we can connect the dots…
I plan to live forever...So far, so good.
And I know that's an odd way to start an article, but there is a chain of thought that leads up to this statement, so let's get on with it and see if we can connect the dots…
This is quite a difficult lesson and should give you a good challenge!
Many animals no longer exist today and some animals such as pandas have nearly disappeared.
In other words they are extinct or endangered.
This article has some missing vocabulary.
I have taken out some of the past simple verbs.
You need to decide which verb goes in which gap and change the verb to its past simple form.
Good luck!
Lesson by Caroline
This week I’m writing to you from Cape Town!
I'm visiting friends and family and of course will be visiting everyone at EC Cape Town, where I used to work.
I've been reading the newspapers and saw that Michelle Obama is going to be here at the same time as me, maybe I'll go and say hello! Read through this brief article and then see if you can answer the true or false questions below.
Take care everyone, maybe I'll see some of you in our Cape Town English school!
Reposting this lesson because it's Wimbledon time again!
'Game, set and match.'
"The Wimbledon Tennis Championships take place at the beginning of every summer in South-West London.
I don't think I know anyone who hasn't tried Coca-Cola, or 'Coke'.
One of my best friends drinks it instead of coffee to get her going in the morning!
I'm sure this is not advisable, but then again, neither is coffee.
Here is some interesting information about the beverage.
Read through it then see if you can fit the vocabulary in the correct gaps.
I've given you the meanings of the world to help you out.
Lesson by Caroline
I live in London and lead a very hectic life so sometimes it’s great to get away.
The beaches in England aren't exactly like Hawaii's, but they are beautiful and wonderful to visit and relax.
I'm very lucky that I grew up in a seaside town and can visit my parents when I need some sea air.
Here is some information about some beautiful and special beaches in England. Read through the text and test how well you understand it by putting the vocabulary in the correct gaps.
Well, here's a great excuse for me to continue with the mid-afternoon naps I'm so fond of!
This article suggests that sleeping can actually help us to remember and process new information.
STUDENTS: This does not mean that if you sleep in class you will learn more!!
Read the article and try and decide whether the statements below are true or false.
Lesson by Caroline Devane
Napping after learning something new could help you commit it to memory - as long as you dream, scientists say.
Mmmm sleep, how I miss it!
Apparently, the position we are in when we sleep can give people an insight into our personality.
Which position do you sleep in?
Do you snore?
Read the article and try and complete the gaps with the correct vocabulary.
Lesson by Caroline Devane
'Good morning everyone, open your books, and please do all the exercises on page 43...
...and the answers are: exercise one...'
Danny's been teaching English at EC Malta for 10 years. Every month he writes us a new article. This month he tells about what he did when he was feeling bored.
