English conversations: How to Explain something in English When was the last time you had to explain something in English to a friend, colleague, classmate or boss? Sometimes, we just need to describe what happened. Other times, we may have to give our opinion, or explain what the options are. However, there are times when thingsRead more
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U.S. culture: learn about camping in the United States! Is camping popular in your country? In the United States, people often go camping, especially during the warmer months. But what are some of the typical things to do when camping in America? In this short video lesson on U.S. culture, you’ll find out what AmericansRead more
U.S. culture: Learn about restaurants in the USA & food portions! What are some of your favorite restaurants? In America, there are restaurants with food from all over the world. But there’s another important difference – the quantity they serve. In this short video lesson on US culture, you’ll learn about restaurant food portions. You’llRead more
English language lesson plan from Learn Hot English The diplomatic art of giving gifts! Level: Upper Intermediate (B2) to Advanced (C1) Audio: Yes When was the last time you gave someone a present? What was the last gift you received? In the world of diplomacy, it’s common to offer gifts to visiting kings, queens, presidentsRead more
English conversations: telling an anecdote in English! How often do you tell anecdotes when you’re talking? Stories are useful in conversations. They’re fun to listen to, and they can make the conversation more interesting. Telling stories in English is a very important skill to learn. But how can you become a good storyteller? One ofRead more
U.S. culture: learn about BREAKFAST in America! Level: Pre-Intermediate to Upper Intermediate (A2-B2) Video: YES! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vvrq9rG3cwY What do you have for breakfast during the week? What about at the weekend? Americans have all sorts of delicious things for breakfast. In this short video lesson on U.S. culture, you’ll find out what Americans like to haveRead more
US culture: learn about free-time activities in the USA! What do you do in your free time? Do you go out with friends? Go to the cinema? Play games? In America, young people like to do lots of fun things. In this short video lesson on US culture, you’ll find out about some of theRead more
English conversations: Telling a story in English How often do you tell stories? Stories are useful in conversations. They can help you communicate messages or telling a story in English. Telling stories in English is a very important skill to learn. But how can you become a good storyteller? One of the best waysRead more
Learn about Sports in the USA – US culture Sports in the USA are an important part of the culture, but there are 3 that really stand out: American Football, basketball and baseball. In this short video lesson on US culture, you’ll learn about the importance of these 3 sports. You’ll also learn some usefulRead more
Learn about Easter! What do you know about Easter? In this free lesson, you’re going to learn about Easter and some typical Easter traditions from English-speaking countries. In case you didn’t know, Easter is in the spring – usually around March or April. Officially, it’s a Christian holiday to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ (whenRead more
