English course English Conversation - All Levels

1. Adventure and extreme sports

Are you an adventurous person? What's the most adventurous... more Are you an adventurous person? What's the most adventurous thing you've ever done? What are extreme sports? Would you ever consider doing a bungy jump? How about scuba diving? In this lesson, we will talk about attitudes to adventure and take a look at some vocabulary related to extreme sports. The grammar focus of the class is the Second Conditional (optional). less

2. Advertising and the media

Is advertising a good or bad thing? Do you buy products... more Is advertising a good or bad thing? Do you buy products because of advertising? How easy do you think it is to influence children with advertising? Is there truth in advertising? In this lesson, we will discuss the media and to what extent people are influenced by advertising. You will learn some common terms and expressions used in the world of advertising and some useful words to describe ads. A dynamic lesson that always generates some interesting conversation! less

3. Alternative Medicine

What alternative medicine do you know about? Do you think... more What alternative medicine do you know about? Do you think alternative medicines work better than modern drugs? Do you think we can find all the medicines we need from the natural world, instead of making drugs? In this lesson we will discuss different forms of alternative medicine and share ideas and opinions about this topic. You will also learn lots of interesting vocabulary and expressions related to health and medicine in general. less

4. Books and Reading

What would life be like without books? What kinds of books... more What would life be like without books? What kinds of books do you like? Do you think the Internet will make books disappear? Who is your favorite author? Do you prefer fiction or non-fiction? This lesson will give you an opportunity to talk about your favourite reading material. You will learn about the different genres of books in English and we will also look at some useful expressions related to books and reading. less

5. Cars & Driving

Are you a good driver? Do you think the car a person drives... more Are you a good driver? Do you think the car a person drives is an extension of his/her personality? What are the advantages and disadvantages of owning a car? Are men better drivers than women? Do you think cars should be banned from city centres? Have you ever driven a car in a foreign country? In this lesson we will discuss the role of cars in our modern lives and the effects they are having on the environment as well as other greener options for getting where you want to go. You will also learn some key vocabulary related to car break-downs and repairs, useful if you are ever thinking about hiring a car in an English-speaking country! less

6. Clothes and Fashion

Do you spend lots of money on clothes? Who decides which... more Do you spend lots of money on clothes? Who decides which clothes are fashionable? What do clothes tell people about our personalities? Are you a fashion victim? How important is fashion today compared with in the past? Do you have a favourite fashion designer? In this lesson we will discuss the fashion industry and how it affects our lives. We will also look at some key adjectives to describe items of clothing and accessories. An interesting discussion about a topic that affects us all in some way! (Slides in progress) less

7. Health & Fitness

What do you do to stay healthy? What are the health risks... more What do you do to stay healthy? What are the health risks associated with your lifestyle and environment? What can you do to improve your health? What things do you do that might damage your health? How often do you have a health check? A lively discussion based on some fundamental questions about the state of our health. The lesson also includes some key words to describe illnesses and disease and will look at some useful expressions to describe symptoms. (Slides in progress! less

8. Money & Shopping

Can money buy happiness? Does money make the world go... more Can money buy happiness? Does money make the world go round? What’s the best way of making a lot of money? Have you ever raised money for charity? Are you good at saving money? Do you enjoy shopping? In this lesson, we will take a look at some idioms related to money, focus on verbs and expressions used with the word 'money' and talk about your shopping and spending habits. You will also learn some key banking expressions, great for those foreign trips to English-speaking countries! This is a lesson packed full of useful vocabulary with lots of opportunity to put it into practice too! (Slides in progress) less

9. The World of Sport

Why do so many people like sport? Do you think sports stars... more Why do so many people like sport? Do you think sports stars are paid too much money? What is your country’s national sport? What are blood sports and extreme sports? In this lesson we will learn key vocabulary to describe equipment used in the most common sports, as well as action verbs and words to describe the places where we play our favourite sports. Lots of interesting questions in this course to generate a lively discussion. (Slides in progress!) less

10. Tourism and Travel

"The World is a book, and those who do not travel read only... more "The World is a book, and those who do not travel read only a page." What different kinds of travelling are there? What are the good and bad things about travelling? Is travel an education? What are the pros and cons of traveling first class and backpacking? In this lesson we will be addressing the above questions and much, much more. The grammar in this lesson will focus on making recommendations and suggestions and we will also be learning some key vocabulary to describe travel destinations - essential if you are planning a trip abroad! (Slides in progress!) less

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