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Here’s something you might try with higher level / age groups. Give them some of the phrases in groups (don’t do them all in one session) and ask them to come up with ways in which these sayings might or might not be true and whether they agree with them. This can lead to a whole class discussion. The activity helps develop the six elements of critical thinking that will help improve reading comprehension     read more >>

“Thinking outside the box” has been voted Britain’s most despised business jargon by researchers in a new poll. Nearly half of the Britons (49 per cent) surveyed by YouGov believe that the use of such terms is on the increase as employees seek to impress their bosses.     read more >>

Match the halves and feel cultured (you can then attempt to slip them into casual conversations you have in English. Extra points if your interlocutor can name the play). Use these in advanced classes and ask them if they agree with the sentiments.     read more >>

Woman: “Does my bottom look big in this?”
Man: “Of course not, darling.”

We all tell little lies. Sometimes it just makes for an easier life. And we now know it’s good for you, thanks to a Canadian study. Toddlers who tell lies early on are more likely to do well later, the researchers claim and the complex brain processes involved in formulating a lie are an indicator of a child’s early intelligence.

The study of 1,200 children aged two to 17 suggests those who are able to lie have reached an important developmental stage. Only a fifth of two-year-olds tested in the study were able to lie. But at age four, 90% were capable of lying, the study found. The rate increases with age to a peak at age 12     read more >>