English Grammar: Will Future

Some people have been taught that ‘will’ is ‘the future’ in English. This is not correct. Sometimes when we talk about the future we cannot use ‘will’. Sometimes when we use ‘will’ we are not talking about the future.

Asking and answering questions

Today I’ve got a new video for you giving some key language for asking and answering questions in meetings and presentations.

Tex-Mex food in the US

 U.S. culture: Learn about Tex-Mex food in the US!

What are some typical dishes from your country?

The US has influences from all over the world. This often leads to incredible combinations of food, such as Tex-Mex.

This type of cuisine originated in Texas (in the south of the US) and combines Mexican and American ingredients. But what is it exactly?

In this short video lesson on US culture, you’ll find out about Tex-Mex food.

Breakfast!

What do you have for breakfast during the week?

Breakfast!

Breakfast is a great topic for an English lesson as it’s something we can all talk about! In this class your students will learn lots of useful words and expressions for talking about breakfast, and practise using all the essential skills: speaking, listening, reading and writing.

 

Doctor Jokes

Fun English – 4 doctor jokes so you can learn English with a laugh!

When was the last time you went to see a doctor?

Did anything funny happen? Quite often, there are language confusions with doctors and nurses… especially if you’re in a foreign country. For example, something funny happened to me once when I went to see a doctor while I was in France.

Hailey & the bear

Hailey & the bear – did she do the right thing?

Level: Advanced (C1) to Proficiency (C2)

Imagine you’re at home and a large brown bear walks into your back garden….

………All of a sudden, your pet dogs run over to it and start barking; and then the bear gets aggressive because she’s with her cubs.

Of course, the sensible thing to do would be to stay inside. But 17-year-old Hailey had a different idea…

..She rushed out and confronted the bear…..

Did she do the right thing?

In this practical and fun lesson, your students will read, watch and discuss the topic of bravery, using lots of useful language and all the essential skills: speaking, listening, reading and writing.

Boring Expressions & What to Use Instead