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Classic computer mistakes – jigsaw reading »

Shared by Anonymous The class is divided into groups of three. Each groups reads about one classic mistake that people do when working with computers. Ss have to guess what the other classic mistakes are. Then we compare their guesses with the readings. Alternatively, you could divide students into more »
 

“How I cured my workaholism” reading »

Shared by Anonymous Excerpt I was promoted and my workload doubled. I started putting work before my family and becoming preoccupied with my job. I realised I had to change, so I did three things: I only went to essential meetings to make me more efficient, I never worked more than one ... more »
 

“Skipping Classes” reading »

Shared by Tom A typical reading task based on a newspaper article taken from The Guardian. Reading comprehension is checked by a true/false task. more »
 

“Beekeeping” IELTS reading »

Shared by Justy An interesting article about migratory beekeeeping followed by an ielts-like summary task. Use the attached bee sound mp3 file as a lead-in! more »
 

“Popular Trademarks” reading »

Shared by Michael Popular culture at its finest. Students are presented with logos of six international companies and need to match them with their descriptions. more »
 

“It’s a long story” extensive reading »

Shared by Kate Excerpt Judy Parker is twenty-two. She is a medical student. Judy is intelligent and very pretty, with a good sense of humour. She is a nice woman. Her boyfriend's name is Sam Watson. Sam is twenty-seven. He works in a bank as assistant manager. He is good-looking, but he ... more »
 

“What’s her job?” reading »

Shared by Marek from Poland Excerpt Joanna has a very unusual but exciting job. Although it's hard and very (2) ___________ , she loves it. She's travelled a lot in her job and has been to [...] more »
 

“Dress code” reading »

Shared by Marek from Poland Excerpt Worcester Public Schools Students' Dress Code Students' clothing should not distract from the schools educational process. more »