6th May 2025
I have added new activities to the Describing Appearance page. Also, you can find even more new activities for describing appearance on Substack.
From binge-watching the latest series to discovering indie films from across the globe, streaming has fundamentally changed how we consume entertainment in the 2020s. This comprehensive set of exercises explores the language and cultural dimensions of streaming platforms that have become central to our daily lives. Through vocabulary building, realistic dialogues, and discussions about content choices, this resource helps English learners navigate the streaming landscape with confidence.
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The business landscape has transformed in recent years, creating opportunities for entrepreneurs in both physical spaces and digital platforms. These sets of exercises teach the phrases people use when talking about modern businesses—whether they’re opening a coffee shop in a “good location” or building a following as an influencer. Students learn practical language for real situations they’ll face in today’s mixed economy, where many businesses combine in-person and online elements. The worksheets cover everything from how shop owners discuss “attractive layouts” to how content creators describe “engaging with followers,” helping students communicate naturally about entrepreneurship as it exists today—a blend of traditional business concepts and new digital opportunities that weren’t possible before.
Data literacy is becoming an essential skill for almost any occupation. Students and language learners need to be able to talk about data that they encounter daily. These exercises explore various vocabulary associated with graphs, spreadsheets, tracking applications, data visualization tools, trend analysis, datasets, information filtering, digital dashboards, reporting metrics, predictive models and distribution patterns.
The art of in-person customer service has become more valuable than ever. This post consists of a variety of customer service scenarios and listening/speaking activities.
Scaling is a Business English topic related to logistics. It has become more important recently because because global supply chains and digital services have grown increasingly complex, requiring companies to efficiently expand their operations – whether that’s handling more website traffic or shipping more products – while maintaining quality and managing costs.
Learning cybersecurity vocabulary in English is important because it helps people handle everyday digital challenges, from reporting suspicious emails to understanding security warnings. Having these language skills makes you more valuable in the workplace, where English is often used for technical communication.
Artificial intelligence has become such a big topic that each field or topic requires its own specialized set of language exercises. Three important areas transformed by AI are: personal daily activities (from social media to home automation), AI in the workplace, and AI in healthcare. These lessons help students learn the language of AI through listening practice, discussions, and speaking activities. Each topic has about 10 easy-to-follow exercises, with all the answers and audio materials included
Artificial Intelligence Lessons
As AI and automation reshape the 2020s workplace, soft skills have become more valuable than ever. While machines excel at technical tasks, distinctly human abilities like emotional intelligence, adaptability, and creative problem-solving set successful professionals apart. Interpersonal competencies – from effective communication and leadership to resilience and empathy – are highly sought after across industries. In a world where technical tasks are increasingly automated, acquiring these uniquely human skills provides a significant competitive advantage.
I have created a focused set of 10 exercises that explore how soft skills and AI may interact and evolve together in future workplace environments. Find the complete set at:
Navigating “The Era of Self-Service” – A practical guide designed to help language learners master everyday digital interactions. With self-service technology becoming increasingly prevalent—from digital restaurant kiosks to mobile banking apps—students need both language skills and technical confidence to handle these situations independently. This collection features 10+ targeted activities developing listening comprehension, critical thinking, and essential vocabulary for the digital age. Find the complete set of activities at:
Digital Self Service: Advantages and Disadvantages
Self Service Critical Thinking Exercises
The Business English Listening/Speaking page has been updated with content relating to Hybrid Work , the Creator Economy and the Gig Economy. This content is highly relevant, covering contemporary topics like social media content creation, freelancing, and modern work trends. These topics are highly engaging for students and young adult learners.
Business English Listening/Speaking
The environmental issues page has been updated with exercises for decarbonization and the water crisis.
Environmental issues home page
This is an older exercise that now has been improved with a video. Also, the job interview role play exercise has been improved.
This page explores the language of fears and phobias with a variety of exercises.
Sport and exercise is a universal topic with many teaching possibilities.