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This is a deep listening exercise with the focus on understanding meaning. The speaker gives a short, clearly structured speech about online learning. There is a clear introduction, two points are made and explained with examples. The speaker them summarizes and concludes by stating what she hopes the future outcome will be. The students answer questions about the talk and then go on to write their own notes for a speech they can present themselves, either on the same topic or on a topic of your / their choice. This lesson would work well with upper intermediate (B2) or advanced (C1) students but could be adapted for other levels.

An ESOL / EAL listening comprehension and reading lesson about the life of Robert Burns. The focus is on hearing and basic understanding and looks at some of the of traditions and national customs of Scotland, related to the life of the national poet. There is also a grammar focus on linking words such as and, so, because, but & when. Students watch a short animated video about Robert Burns and answer questions related to the story. There are activities such as sentence ordering, underlining the linking words and gap-fill. Solutions are included. This would best suit pre-intermediate (A2) or intermediate (B1) level students.

A pptx presentation and worksheet (word)with link to a you tube video clip of penguin chicks being rescued by an unlikely hero. 7 English idioms and phrases are presented in the video. There is a link to these phrases on quizlet for further practice. Also a matching exercise and question at the end.