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The railway has played a very important role in British history over the last 200 years or so. Naturally, therefore, it has also had an important influence on the language. From "go off track" to "full steam ahead", you'll discover a wealth of idioms related to the railway, connecting British history to Business Englisha and general conversation which is as relevant today as it ever was. 
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What is "fast fashion", and what is it doing to our planet? This ESL lesson plan for B1-B2 students talks about fast fashion and the impact that it is having on the environment.
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In light of recent news—that we are now in the era of "global boiling"—it might be time to ask: How could you be more sustainable? This class focuses on tips for being more sustainable, with a language focus on expressions of willingness. What will be a "piece of cake" and what's "out of the question"?
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It's a tough one, isn't it? That subtle difference between 'get in', 'get out', 'get on', and 'get off' always catches learners out. This B2-C1 ESL printable worksheet and lesson plan offers students a greater use of phrasal verbs relating to transportation, as well as introducing more vocabulary related to getting around the city.
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Small talk is a key skill in English, both in social and business situations. Teach your students to master the art of small talk with this business English printable worksheet.
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Let's teach our students to say hello and goodbye with this engaging ESL lesson plan for absolute beginners with printable worksheet.
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We've made explaining phrasal verbs to your students a piece of cake. In Part 1 of this lesson, teach your students what phrasal verbs are, how they are formed, and some level-appopriate examples. By the end of this class, they will be able to use basic phrasal verbs in sentences.
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How likely is a taxi driver to be automated in the future? Is there a good chance that airline pilots will become automated in the future? This ESL lesson plan explores just that, with exercises on degrees of likelihood with clear structures and examples.
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Got the meeting mindset? Teach your students expressions and idioms for meeting, get them thinking critically about modern attitudes towards meetings, and put them into an innovative role-play with this ESL worksheets and printable lesson plan.
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As the fifteen questions get harder, will your students know their idioms and be able to take home the million, or will they go home with nothing?
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