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Materials

25 materials

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