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Materials

26 materials

Past Continuous

B1+

Do you know how to describe what was happening at a specific moment in the past? đŸš¶â€â™‚ïžđŸ“š Today, we’re focusing on the past continuous!

2 x 60-minute class

The Second Conditional

B2+B1+B1B2

Do you know how to talk about hypothetical present? Let’s learn about the second conditional today 🙂

3 x 60-minute class

Past Modals: would not vs. would have

C1

“She wouldn’t listen” vs. “She wouldn’t have listened” – what’s the difference? Let’s find out!

1 x 60-minute class

Past Modals: could vs. could have

C1

When is it correct to say ‘I could go’ vs. ‘I could have gone’? Let’s find out!

1 x 60-minute class

Past Modals: didn’t need to vs. needn’t have

C1

When is it correct to say ‘I didn’t need to cook’ vs. ‘I needn’t have cooked’? Let’s find out!

1 x 60-minute class

High time/about time

B2

What do we mean when we say "it's time," "high time," or "about time"? Are these phrases used to give advice or maybe reflect on missed opportunities?

1 x 60-minute class

The Zero Conditional

B1+A2

What is the zero conditional? Do we use it to talk about hypothetical present, past or future? Let’s find out!

2 x 60-minute class

Want somebody to do something

B1

In this lesson, we’ll dive into the structure ‘to want somebody to do something’. Let’s go!

1 x 60-minute class

Future Time Clauses

B1

Today, we'll dive into how to use conjunctions like 'when,' 'before,' 'after,' 'as soon as,' 'once,' and 'until' to discuss future events :)

1 x 60-minute class

Adjectives & Adverbs

B1

Learn how to describe people, places, things and verbs with precision using adjectives and adverbs.

2 x 60-minute class

Passive Voice

B1+

In this lesson, we will learn about the structure of the passive voice, practice using it correctly, and explore its advantages.

2 x 60-minute class

Would rather

B1+

‘I would rather go’ or ‘I would prefer to go’? When should you use them? Let’s find out!

1 x 60-minute class

All conditionals

C1

Let’s study all conditionals with Wyatt, my lovely dog assistant.

2 x 60-minute class

Past Modals

B2

“She might have eaten my cake.” Is the speaker sure that she did? Let’s learn past modals!

2 x 60-minute class

Passive Voice (The Present Perfect)

B1+B2

In this lesson, we’ll learn the passive voice in the present perfect. You should already know the Present Perfect construction.

1 x 60-minute class

The first conditional

B1+

Did you know that you can use going to and might instead of will in first conditional sentences? Grab a coffee and get ready for some clips!

2 x 60-minute class

Past Simple

B1

The simple past tense is not as simple as it may seem. Here are some exercises and to help you practise it.

2 x 60-minute class

Either, neither, both

B2

Both
and, either
or and neither
nor are used to talk about two things or people. In this lesson, we’ll learn how to use them correctly.

2 x 60-minute class

Present Perfect Simple

B1+

In this lesson, we’ll discuss the Present Perfect Simple. We’ll learn how to construct it, when to use it, and practise using it.

2 x 60-minute class

Wish + Past Simple/Continuous

B1+

In this lesson, you’ll learn how to talk about dissatisfaction using the structure I wish + Past Simple/Continuous.

3 x 60-minute class

Prepositions of time - A2

A2

In this lesson, you’ll learn how to use prepositions of time - at, in, on correctly. This is part 1 of prepositions-of-time materials. Part 2 is here: link.

1 x 60-minute class

So and Such - B1

B1

Did Eowyn say ‘so few of you have returned’ or ‘such few (...)’? Learn how to use ‘so’ and ‘such’ with Lord of the Rings! This is part 2 of ‘so’ and ‘such’ materials.

1 x 60-minute class

So and Such - A2

A2

Did Boromir say ‘[The ring] is so a small thing’ or ‘such a small thing’? Learn how to use ‘so’ and ‘such’ with Lord of the Rings! This is part 1 of ‘so’ and ‘such’ materials.

1 x 60-minute class

few/a few, little/a little

B1

When should you use ‘few’ and when ‘a few’? Or, ‘little’ and ‘a little’?

1 x 60-minute class

Adjectives ending in -ed and -ing

B1

Learn when to use adjectives ending in -ed and -ing.

1 x 60-minute class

Prepositions of time - B1

B1

In this lesson, you’ll learn how to use prepositions of time - at, in, on correctly. This is part 2 of prepositions-of-time materials. Part 1 is here: link.

2-3 x 60-minute classes