A blog about methods, tools, and resources for learning English.
This blog mainly contains methods, tools, and resources for language acquisition, with the occasional personal blog post here and there. The language I’m teaching is English, but hopefully learners of other languages can find something useful here, too.
A list of all posts can be found here. If you’re looking for something specific, all my posts are neatly categorized here.
Displaying art in cities - Sample
Towns and cities are attractive places. Some people suggest that the government should spend money putting in more works of art like paintings and statues to make them better to live in. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Advertising and Conformity - Sample
Advertising discourages people from being different individuals by making us all want to do the same and look the same. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Gap year - Sample
In some countries many young people choose to work or travel for a year between finishing high school and starting university studies. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages. (Social)
Mandatory volunteering - Sample
Some people believe that teenagers should be required to do unpaid community work in their free time. This can benefit teenagers and the community as well. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Comments on teachers - Sample
Some people believe that in order to improve educational quality, we should encourage students to make comments or even criticism on their teachers, but others think it will lead to the loss of respect and discipline in the classroom. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Harmful effects of tourism - Sample
Many countries believe that international tourism has harmful effects. Why do they think so? What can be done to change their views?
Should students study a wide range of subjects? - Sample
In some countries, secondary schools aim to provide a general education across a range of subjects. In others, children focus on a narrow range of subjects related to a particular career. Which do you think is appropriate in today’s world? (Education)
Lack of recycling and solutions - Sample
In some countries, there is not enough recycling of waste materials (e.g. paper, glass and cans). What are the reasons and solutions? (Environment)
Adults living with parents - Sample
In some countries, more and more adults choose to continue to live with their parents after they graduate and have found jobs. Do the advantages of this trend outweigh its disadvantages?