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Breath and Breathe are completely different words. Look at these examples and try to guess the difference.  (بیشتر…)...

Living in non-native lands is not always easy. You may have some difficulties such as language barrier, transportation, and socialization. Have you just moved to a new country ? Have you had any problems in maintaining a conversation? Don’t you have any idea how to start a conversation? Do you desperately need to make friends ? This post is going to give you some tips. Speaking is one of the ling...

Level : Intermediate We are so close to the election day. It's a good time to learn how to talk about it.  (بیشتر…)...

Level : Intermediate When it comes to the topic of women in science, there is always a question that must be posed. Why aren't there more women in science ?  Let's read the text. (بیشتر…)...

Hey teachers, We are often told to put the past behind us, but as a teacher we have to dwell in it for some sessions. I have always loved teaching grammar and whenever it comes to tenses, I feel like I can be very creative. However, Sometimes you may think the way you have been teaching grammar is getting old and you need to come up with some new ideas. (بیشتر…)...

Level : Upper-intermediate  What do you think about our education system ? Many people believe that the system is out of date and it stifles children’s natural talents. Some researchers are trying to revolutionize the methods used at schools.  Is traditional education doing more harm than good? (بیشتر…)...

Level : Elementary / Pre-intermediate This is a conversation at the bank. Listen to the audio and repeat : (بیشتر…)...

Skill : Speaking Many people find it difficult to be self-confident in their speaking test. Some think it’s too stressful and their mind goes blank as soon as they go into the room. One of the best exercises is to practice words and phrases related to one category and one theme. If you know different words in the most common categories, you won’t feel anxious and you’d be able to get a very good ...

Level : Pre-intermediate / Intermediate It is very frustrating when you don't understand what your doctor is saying or when you don't know how to express yourself at the doctor's . These are some phrases to use at the doctor's. (بیشتر…)...

Present Simple We just covered Present Simple last week. for a review check this : All you must know about Present Simple Now it's time for us to do some exercises. Are you ready ? (بیشتر…)...

Level : Pre-intermediate / Intermediate  Listening to Podcasts can help you get much better at English. It can help you become a lifelong learner. This podcast shows you how to talk on the phone. Lots of expressions and slang are used. (بیشتر…)...

Level : Intermediate / Upper-intermediate You're going to watch a video. Before watching it, discuss the following questions : What’s the difference between a refugee and an immigrant? What problems and benefits do refugees bring to the countries they go to? What rights and benefits should a country give to refugees? What do you think it’s like to flee your country and end up in a...