Topic: Language Phenomena

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This is why we have accents (pronunciation activities)

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Engage in the exploration of accents and pronunciation! Students talk about how they feel speaking a foreign language, explore vocabulary to discuss accents and practise pronunciation skills.

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Life is a winding road (metaphors)

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In this lesson on metaphors students get a chance to talk about this stylistic device, watch a video on metaphors as well as learn and practise using metaphors.  

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7,000 ways of seeing the world

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In this lesson about languages, students watch a video, discuss whether languages change the way we see the world, and learn how to use ellipsis.

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How are new words created?

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In this lesson about the origins of new words in English, students practise their listening skills, figure out the meanings of some newly formed words and eventually create their own new words.