By all means keep moving!

Synonyms "To WALK"

Hot under the collar: idioms to describe emotions

Hot under the collar: idioms to describe emotions

January 6, 2016

by Liz Walter​

http://dictionaryblog.cambridge.org/2016/01/06/hot-under-the-collar-idioms-to-describe-emotions/#more-5834

Welcome to Cambridge Dictionaries Online!

Cambridge Dictionaries Online have corpus-informed dictionaries for English language learners at all levels. They’re ideal for anyone preparing for Cambridge English exams and IELTS.

http://dictionary.cambridge.org/

Winter Weather Vocabulary

Always set your targets high!

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Scottish accents found to be 'flourishing' while other British dialects are dying out

• Linguists studied audio recordings made throughout the 20th century
• They found that many dialects in the UK are becoming more homogenised
• However, the Scottish accent is 'flourishing' by keeping a number of its strongest and most recognisable sounds and traits
• This is because changes to the accent have evolved locally not nationally

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-3320379/I-cannae-believe-Scottish-accents-flourishing-British-dialects-dying-out.html

10 creative ways to teach English that deliver outstanding results

http://www.theguardian.com/teacher-network/teacher-blog/2013/feb/14/teaching-english-creatively-outstanding-results

The 100 best novels written in English: the full list

http://www.theguardian.com/books/2015/aug/17/the-100-best-novels-written-in-english-the-full-list?CMP=share_btn_fb

Synonyms

Poem

Your year in review

This activity for teenagers and adults at CEF level B1 and above asks students to imagine that they are a famous international or national personality and complete a series of short paragraphs to review the previous year and look ahead to the next year.  

Introduction

This lesson is an opportunity to review and practise a wide range of narrative tenses and future forms. Students will focus on writing and speaking for both fluency and accuracy. It is designed to be a fast-paced activity with game elements to make it motivating and enjoyable.

Aims

• Students will practise using narrative tenses and future forms in their written work.
• Students will practise using narrative tenses and future forms in their spoken work.
• Students will become more aware of errors made when using narrative tenses and future forms.

Age group

Teenagers and adults

Level

CEF level B1 and above

Time

40-50 minutes

Materials

The lesson plan and student worksheet can be downloaded below
http://www.teachingenglish.org.uk/article/your-year-review?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=bc-teachingenglish

Everyday conversations: Winter activities [audio]

Six students from around the world meet. What do they have in common? They are all exchange students studying at a U.S. university for a semester. Throughout the semester, they learn more English, learn about U.S. culture, and learn more about their fields of study. This series of Everyday Conversations is about these six students and their experiences during a semester at a university in the U.S. These conversations are for intermediate-level English-language learners or higher.
https://share.america.gov/everyday-conversations-winter-activities-audio/

Teacher's Corner: Making Grammar Fun

http://americanenglish.state.gov/resources/teachers-corner-making-grammar-fun#child-2032

Happy New Year!

Happy New Year! A New Year's resolution is a promise to yourself to start doing something good. In 5 words, what is your New Year's resolution? 

http://learnenglishteens.britishcouncil.org/magazine/life-around-world/new-years-resolutions-0?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=bc-learnenglishteens