Prepositions of Place and Movement
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Prepositions of Place and Movement

We focused on understanding and practicing prepositions of place (where something is) and prepositions of movement (how something moves from one place to another). We worked through a variety of…
Pigeons, food, apartments, cops
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Pigeons, food, apartments, cops

1943 photograph showing a homing pigeon equipped with a message capsule on its leg, used during World War Topic: Homing Pigeons and Carrier Pigeons We talked about homing pigeons and…
Talking About the Way Things Used to Be
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Talking About the Way Things Used to Be

We discussed how communication, routines, and daily life have changed over the years. We started with a conversation about traditional letter writing.One student said they almost never post letters anymore.…
Negotiating Real Estate Lease
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Negotiating Real Estate Lease

Today we had a wide-ranging discussion that began with current events and moved into vocabulary and practice around negotiating, real estate, and renting apartments. Warm-Up Conversation: Tariffs and Political Frustration…
CAE Speaking Preparation
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CAE Speaking Preparation

CAE Speaking Preparation — Student Response Rephrasing 1. Woman Alone on the Beach *“Maybe she’s not actually alone. Perhaps she’s with someone—like a partner or family—but at this moment she’s…
Family, Travel, and Checking In at the Airport
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Family, Travel, and Checking In at the Airport

Warm-Up Conversation Family support: The student shared that her mother helps take care of the children. Teacher mentioned his wife’s mother stayed with their family for years — common for…
Today’s Topic: Awkward Situations
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Today’s Topic: Awkward Situations

Teacher: Today we’ll practice how to handle awkward situations—those uncomfortable or embarrassing moments we all experience. Student: Awkward means something that makes you feel like, “Oh no… I want to…