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      The Inca: A lost society

      Submitted by NikPeachey on 25 January, 2012 - 14:16

      This is a reading lesson based on a text about Inca society. Reading can be a very solitary activity, but this lesson has been designed to maximise the amount of communication and interaction among the students,

      Average: 4.2 (30 votes)
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      Fairy tales; not just for kids

      Submitted by Sally Trowbridge on 12 December, 2011 - 22:50

      What do you remember about Snow White or The Three Little Pigs? In this lesson, students talk about well-known stories. They revise story telling vocabulary and then plan and write a fairy tale.

      Average: 4.8 (23 votes)
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      Paintings

      Submitted by Sally Trowbridge on 28 November, 2011 - 11:47

      What are the five best paintings in the world? In this lesson students read about well-known paintings and look at art vocabulary. They listen to a dictation to complete a text describing a painting. Students then write a short description of a picture they have seen. Students finish by making their own 'top five' lists.

      Average: 4.4 (16 votes)
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      Portraits

      Submitted by Sally Trowbridge on 4 October, 2011 - 12:01

      This lesson is about portraits and drawing. Students do a running dictation in pairs, listen to and respond to a partner’s instructions to draw a face together, and then take part in a group discussion.

      Average: 4.1 (15 votes)
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      Climate change overview

      Submitted by owainllewellyn on 24 May, 2011 - 10:42

      In this lesson students will gain an overview of what climate change is. They will read some short texts, exchange information and make notes.

      Average: 4 (28 votes)
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      Sleep

      Submitted by Sally Trowbridge on 18 May, 2011 - 11:39

      How many hours sleep do teenagers need? Do you ever fall asleep on public transport? This lesson asks students to read and talk about sleep.

      Average: 4.3 (31 votes)
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      Getting to know Wales

      Submitted by NikPeachey on 1 March, 2011 - 13:05

      This lesson is part of a series of plans based on interviews with people from around the UK. It focuses on developing students' knowledge of a part of the UK, as well as practising their vocabulary and listening skills.

      Average: 3.6 (46 votes)
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      Film festival season

      Submitted by TE Editor on 15 February, 2011 - 19:11

      In England, going to the cinema is one of the most popular leisure activities. Most towns have a cinema, usually one with several screens.

      Average: 3.4 (123 votes)
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      What do you know about Northern Ireland?

      Submitted by NikPeachey on 25 January, 2011 - 13:02

      This lesson is part of a series of plans based on interviews with people from around the UK. This one focuses on Northern Ireland. This is a challenging text which combines reading with listening.

      Average: 3.6 (47 votes)
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      Dorset life

      Submitted by NikPeachey on 11 January, 2011 - 13:05

      This lesson is part of a series of plans based on interviews with people from around the UK. It focuses on developing students' knowledge of a part of the UK, as well as practising their vocabulary and listening skills.

      Average: 3.3 (46 votes)
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