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Water for all

Use this lesson with adult learners to look at the global water crisis.

Women in science

This lesson helps raise awareness of some of the reasons why women are relatively poorly represented in science.

Cooking in Britain Today

This lesson plan for teachers of teenage and adult students at intermediate level is about food and cooking. Students will take part in a discussion about their own preferences and attitudes towards food and restaurants.

 

Cycling

This lesson plan for teachers of teenagers and adults at level B1 explores the theme of cycling. Students will have a discussion about reducing carbon emissions.

Getting to know Wales

This lesson plan for teachers of teenagers and adults at intermediate level explores the theme of Wales. Learners will develop their knowledge of Wales, as well as practising their vocabulary and listening skills.

Dorset life

This lesson plan for teachers of teenagers and adults at Intermediate level and above explores the theme of Dorset, a region in the UK. Students will develop their knowledge of a part of the UK, as well as practising their vocabulary and listening skills.

Born, bread and buttered in London

This lesson plan for teachers of teenagers and adults at Intermediate level and above explores the theme of London. Students will develop their knowledge of London and practise their listening skills.

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