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Modal verbs and gerunds
1. We could consider having shorter, more frequent meetings. Key grammar focus: Modal verb “could” – shows possibility or polite suggestion. “Having” is a gerund (verb + -ing used as…
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Too many meetings
Conversation Overview We started by talking about work habits. JT mentioned that he only works at a desk 2–3 hours a day now, since he is retired. SD shared that…
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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…
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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.…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Ordering Food and Restaurant Vocabulary
Weather Warm-Up It will soon be very hot for the rest of the summer, so we must get used to it. Next week, the temperature will go up and down.…
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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…
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Work, Sports, Webinars
We talked about work, sports, and daily habits.You described training programs, scheduling, and big webinars.We practiced describing quantity and event organization clearly.Then we shifted into sports, gym, and recreation.Also talked…
