Inventions Timeline

Inventions don’t generally happen by accident or in a random order: science and technology progress in a very logical way, with each new discovery leading on from the last. You can see that in our mini chronology of invention, below. Please note: it’s not meant to be a complete history […]

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Inventions Who & When?! – Passive Voice Activity

Inventions Who & When?‏‎! is a simple activity to help your students practice using the passive voice‏‎. It is very flexible and can be used with all ages and levels who are familiar with the passive voice. There are a number of variations on the activity at the end of […]

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Intonation in Practice – Intonation Activity

Intonation in Practice is a simple exercise which you can do with almost any class to help them understand what intonation‏‎ is and how it works in English. It’s easily adaptable to all learner levels‏ and abilities. Explain that in English you have to give stress (or emphasis) to certain […]

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In Common

In Common is a quick game which can be used as an ice breaker or warmer or perhaps at the end of a lesson to fill 5 minutes. It’s easy to set up, requires little or no preparation and is suitable for all ages and levels of class. The activity […]

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If I Were – Conditional Activity

If I were? is a simple activity to practice the second conditional‏‎ and it can, with some adaptation, also be used to practice other conditionals‏‎ forms. Preparation Prepare a few flashcards‏‎ on which you have the name of someone or something which would fit in suitably to the conditional sentence: […]

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