Am I as bad as I used to be?

 

 

No way!! Long time ago I must admit I used to be a bit strict with my students, but now that I even have my old students' children, I'm no longer as bad as I used to be!!

I know times are changing, but it should be for the better. Although the latest students coming to our school haven't been the best, at least the promotion of students that has just started their secondary education is quite promising. 

 

Real Easy English - Talking about driving (BBC Learning English)

 

Here are some more activities for my students:

• Listening exercise for you to do:   What makes a good citizen?  (6 Minute English, BBC Learning English) 
  

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  The London Letter Challenge: Episode 2: A tall place  (BBC Learning English)  

  
  

• Learning English from the News: Trump's unproven autism claim  (BBC Learning English) 

• The pronunciation lounge: Why is English pronunciation so difficult?  (BBC Learning English) 

 

 

 

 

 Here's my musical hint for today:  Bad as I used to be by Chris Stapleton, a version with lyrics included for you to sing along.  

 

Bissengul's interview - KAZAKHSTAN - #HUMAN

  

 

English with Lucy talking about 5 common mistakes in English    

 

 

English with Lucy talks about 60 confusing English words      (minute 52:17)

12 Confusing phrasal verbs

Pair 1: to end up vs to end in        Pair 2: to look up vs to look for     

Pair 3:  to take down vs to take off      Pair 4: to catch up on vs to catch up with      

Pair 5: to bring up vs to grow up              Pair 6: to go on to do vs to go on doing sth

 

Quiz  (minute 1.02)

 

How to Order Coffee in Coffee Shop Podcast ☕ (American English)

 

"All work and no play makes Jack/Jill a dull boy/girl"

Learn English with   Gladiator  

 

 

 

Remembering genius Garrincha and the 1962 Final | FIFA World Cup

Robert Redford (and Paul Newman) in The Sting.... Film trailer , Poker game   ,  the ultimate con