English Evolution free English reading lessons help your business English and ESL students improve comprehension skills and practice IELTS and Cambridge English test questions. Each English reading lessons provides teachers with level appropriate texts that introduce vocabulary in context. They also include reading comprehension questions and engaging discussion topics to develop speaking skills.
When is right and when is a wrong to kill and eat an animal? Is it based on the animal’s intelligence, how close it is to being human, or is it just culturally subjective? This free reading lesson includes exercises and a discussion topic that challenges students’ ideas about the Read more…
Portugal has banned bosses from contacting staff outside of working hours as part of its new ‘right to rest’ law. The new law means that companies with more than 10 employees could get fined if they contact staff after their working hours, unless it is because of an emergency. English Read more…
People often make stereotypical assumptions about how much people work in different countries. You may hear people claim that Mediterranean and Latin countries work the least while Asian and Northern European countries work long hours. But have you ever wondered whether these assumptions are correct or not? English Evolution free Read more…
Recently voted Britain’s favourite takeaway, fish and chips is a traditional British meal that is sold all over the UK. Fish and chip shops are known colloquially as ‘chippies’, and it is said that over a fifth of the UK population visit one of the more than 10,000 chippies in Read more…
This discussion based English lesson is based on two award winning short films that share the same themes of stereotyping and prejudice. Strangers is an dark and atmospheric short film set on a late night train whereas Traction is a light hearted comedy based on the contemporary protocols of modern dating. Both films generate great discussion topics that challenge assumptions about people.
This is a wonderful exercise sheet that can be used at the start of an intermediate course or part way through it. It features over 50 common errors made by many ESL learners. When students complete the exercises these mistakes are highlighted, which helps them to avoid the same mistakes Read more…
The topic of this listening lesson focuses on the benefits of language learning, which is something that all your students should be interested in. The lesson plan features a Cambridge style listening task and a discussion based lesson exercise where students are encouraged to talk about their English language learning Read more…
In this lesson plan, students will have a brief discussion about alcohol before watching a fascinating animated presentation about its history. As well as practicing listening skills with a Cambridge exam style exercise, the lesson also includes written exercises to introduce the students to new vocabulary. Finally, your students can Read more…
This listening lesson is based on an animated Ted Ed. presentation that discusses better ways that we can practice and develop skills. The language focus of the lesson is language to explain. Students will talk about their hobbies and leisure activities and practice giving advice and instructions. This lesson plan Read more…