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Phrasal Verbs Money and Consumption Complete Guide 02.06.2026 7мин

Want to teach or learn essential money and shopping phrasal verbs? This complete lesson covers payback, save up, ripoff, run up, shop around, sell out, splurge on, take back, give away, and cut back through multiple practice activities.Whether you're prepping a lesson, assigning homework, or learning on your own, you'll get clear definitions, interactive exercises, and real-world examples. Find this lesson and our other free weekly lessons at coolenglish.org.

Conversation Questions Complete Guide 26.05.2026 9мин

Want to teach (or learn) better conversation skills? This complete lesson covers types of questions, helping you ask and answer conversation questions with confidence.Whether you're prepping a lesson, assigning homework, or learning on your own, you'll get practical question formation practice and clear explanations. Find this lesson and our other free weekly lessons at coolenglish.org.

Basic Verbs: Mind & Communication Complete Guide 19.05.2026 10мин

Want to teach (or learn) ten everyday English verbs in one go? This complete audio lesson covers Set 2 of our Basic Verbs series — Mind & Communication: speak, listen, read, write, think, say, ask, learn, teach, and understand. Clear definitions, real examples, and the four main tenses in positive, negative, and question forms. Whether you're prepping a lesson, assigning homework, or learning on your own, you'll get plain-English explanations, levelled conversation practice (Easy, Medium, Hard), and an auto-correcting final test. Find more free weekly lessons at coolenglish.org and check out our YouTube channel!

Basic Verbs: Body & Movement Complete Guide 12.05.2026 9мин

Want to teach (or learn) ten everyday English verbs in one go? This complete audio lesson covers Set 1 of our Basic Verbs series — Body & Movement: eat, drink, run, walk, sleep, sit, stand, jump, swim, and dance. Clear definitions, real examples, and the four main tenses in positive, negative, and question forms. Whether you're prepping a lesson, assigning homework, or learning on your own, you'll get plain-English explanations, levelled conversation practice (Easy, Medium, Hard), and an auto-correcting final test. Find more free weekly lessons at coolenglish.org and check out our YouTube channel for the visual version!

Adjectives vs Adverbs Complete Guide 12.03.2026 7мин

Ready to tackle one of the trickiest grammar topics in ESL teaching? This complete audio guide breaks down adjectives vs adverbs in a way that actually makes sense! We share practical classroom strategies, engaging review games, and assessment ideas that work for students at every level.Whether you're prepping lessons or studying on your own, you'll get clear explanations of formation rules, common mistakes to avoid, and proven practice activities. Perfect for listening during your commute or while planning lessons. Find more resources at coolenglish.org and check out our YouTube channel for the visual activities!

Picture Dissection Game: Parts of Speech Made Fun & Visual! 05.03.2026 6мин

Get ready for Picture Dissection, the visual grammar game that transforms how students learn parts of speech! We use amazing images to help learners identify nouns, verbs, adjectives, and adverbs, then put them together to create beautiful descriptive phrases. This activity works for all English levels and brings grammar to life through stunning visuals.Perfect for ESL teachers looking for engaging classroom activities and students who want to practice grammar in a fun, creative way. Listen as we break down the complete process and show you how pictures can become powerful learning tools for mastering parts of speech. Visit coolenglish.org for more resources or find us on YouTube!

Minimal Pairs Workshop: Mastering Short A vs. Short E 21.02.2026 7мин

Are you a "bad" cook or a "bed" cook? 🛏️In this video podcast, we tackle the final set in our Minimal Pairs series: the tricky Short A (/æ/) and Short E (/e/) vowels. These sounds cause confusion for millions of learners.Watch the video to practice tricky pairs like:Bat vs. Bet 🦇🎰Man vs. Men 🧍‍♂️👬Pan vs. Pen 🍳🖊️See the interactive games and movie clips in action, then head over to CoolEnglish.net to take the full test!🔗 Link to Activity: https://www.coolenglish.org/

The "Hat vs. Rat" Minimal Pairs Challenge (/h/ vs /r/) 04.02.2026 7мин

In this video podcast, we continue our Minimal Pairs series with the tricky /h/ and /r/ sounds. These two sounds often trip up learners, leading to funny (or embarrassing!) misunderstandings.Watch the video to practice pairs like:Hat vs. Rat 🎩🐀Hair vs. RareHeat vs. ReadSee the interactive games and movie clips in action, then head over to CoolEnglish.net to take the full test!🔗 Link to Activity: [https://www.coolenglish.org/activities?category=speaking&subcategory=d3c1a72c-c16b-482a-a0ca-8851d85efbef

Pronunciation Workshop: Mastering "Day" vs "They" (Minimal Pairs) 29.01.2026 6мин

Is it a "bad day" or a "bad they"? 📅In this video episode, we tackle the voiced TH sound (/ð/) and its arch-nemesis, the /d/ sound.This isn't just a lecture; it's an interactive walkthrough. We will test your listening skills with our new Minimal Pairs activity.We will practice:Day vs. TheyDare vs. ThereDough vs. ThoughDirty vs. ThirtyWatch the screencast to see the mouth positions and try the "Dictation Game," then head over to CoolEnglish.net to take the full test!🔗 Link to Activity: https://www.coolenglish.org/activities?category=speaking&subcategory=d3c1a72c-c16b-482a-a0ca-8851d85efbef

Vocational English: The Construction & Building Workshop 21.01.2026 8мин

Put on your hard hat! 👷 In this week's episode, we finish our look at Vocational English for now with the Construction and Building industry.If you are working in a trade or teaching students who do, this vocabulary set is essential. What's inside this 10-minute lesson:Visual Flashcards: Match the tool to the word.Context Clues: Read safety signs and project updates.Listening Practice: Hear how native speakers talk about renovations and building projects.and much more.🔗 Link to Activity: https://www.coolenglish.org/activities

Vocational Vocab: Tools for the Garden & Landscaping 14.01.2026 10мин

Time to get your hands dirty! 🌻 In this week's episode, we continue our Vocational Vocab series by heading outdoors to cover Gardening & Landscaping.From maintaining a lawn to planting a flower bed, specific tools require specific English names. Don't call everything a "cutter"—learn the difference between shears, trimmers, and mowers!What's inside this 5-minute lesson:Visual Vocabulary: See the tool, hear the word.Open Questions: Practice talking about outdoor tasks and preferences.Real-World Videos: Clips from movies and TV keep it fun.🔗 Link to Activity: https://www.coolenglish.org/activities

Learn English for the Office with Vocational Vocab 09.01.2026 9мин

Ready to level up your career English? In this week's episode, we are launching our brand new "Vocational Vocabulary" series!We are starting with the Office & Administration sector. This isn't just a list of words; it's a deep dive into how these words are actually used in memos, emails, and conversations.What's inside this 5-minute lesson:Interactive Flashcards & Pronunciation."Story Choices" to practice context.Video clips from TV and Movies to test your ear.For Teachers: This is part of a complete module on CoolEnglish.net that includes a 9-part learning path and a printable PDF.For Students: Watch this video to master the vocabulary, then head to the site to take the Final Test!🔗 Link to Site: https://www.coolenglish.org/

Learn the Months of the Year in English 🗓️ | Fun Calendar Practice! 04.11.2025 6мин

In this episode, we explore the Months of the Year — a fun, interactive way to help students learn all 12 months while connecting them to real-life events, holidays, and seasons.Each section of the activity helps learners build confidence through:🎬 video clips, 🎯 games, 📖 stories, and 📄 printable PDFs.It’s perfect for beginner and intermediate ESL students who want to go beyond memorization and truly use the months in everyday English.🔗 Play the full “Months of the Year” activity on CoolEnglish.net → Days, Months, and Dates💬 What’s your favorite month — and why? Tell us @CoolEnglishESL!

“How Much or How Many? 🤔 | Mastering ‘How Questions’ in English 28.10.2025 5мин

The Ultimate Guide to “How Questions” in EnglishIn this episode, we tackle one of the most confusing topics for English learners — “How Questions.”From how long to how far, how often, how much, and how many, you’ll learn how each phrase connects to a specific kind of answer.This 5-minute audio review is the perfect companion to the updated Cool English activity, which includes:🎬 video clips, 🎯 interactive games, and 📄 a downloadable PDF handout.🔗 Play the full “How Questions” activity on CoolEnglish.net → How Questions💬 Which “how” question do your students mix up the most? Tell us @CoolEnglishESL!

American Idioms 4 - speak like a native 21.10.2025 7мин

In this episode, we explore American Idioms 4 — ten must-know phrases every English learner should understand and use. From “break a leg” to “jump on the bandwagon,” these are the expressions that make real conversations sound natural.Each idiom comes with clear definitions, examples, and 10 fun practice activities including a video clip game and an auto-correcting test.🔗 Play the full American Idioms 4 activity on CoolEnglish.net → American Idioms 4💬 Which idiom do you use the most? Tell us @CoolEnglishESL!

Action Verbs 9 — Speak Naturally in English 15.10.2025 9мин

In this episode, we dive into Action Verbs 9 — a dynamic new Cool English activity that helps learners describe movement like a pro.Discover how to use expressive verbs such as chop, dash, kneel, gaze, and wander to add color and precision to your English.Each activity includes 10 exercises, real-world video clips, and auto-correcting tests to help students master every word.🔗 Play the full Action Verbs 9 activity on CoolEnglish.net → Action Verbs 9💬 What’s your favorite new action verb? Tell us @CoolEnglishESL!

Action Verb Video Challenge 07.10.2025 4мин

No more boring verb practice! In this episode, discover the Action Verb Video Challenge—a 3-level interactive game where you watch clips, spot the verbs, and practice using them in different tenses. From single verbs to six-verb chains, it’s fast, fun, and perfect for learners at any level.🔗 Play the full Action Verb Video Challenge on CoolEnglish.net → Verb Tense Video Challenge💬 Which level do you think you can beat—Level 1, 2, or 3? Tell us @CoolEnglishESL!

Minimal Pairs: Long E vs Short I 30.09.2025 6мин

Do you say seat when you mean sit? Or feel instead of fill? In this episode, we’ll master the tricky difference between /iː/ (long “ee”) and /ɪ/ (short “i”). With explanations, listening practice, and quick games, you’ll hear and pronounce these sounds correctly in no time.🔗 Explore the full interactive activity set on CoolEnglish.net → Minimal Pairs💬 Try saying both sounds and share your practice with us @CoolEnglishESL!

Learn the 3 forms of “Used To” 23.09.2025 6мин

“Used to” can describe old habits, present customs, or the process of becoming accustomed—and that makes it confusing! In this all-in-one lesson, we’ll break down the 3 forms with examples, quizzes, and real-life video clips to make everything clear.By the end, you’ll know exactly when and how to use “used to” in natural English.🔗 Explore the full interactive lesson on CoolEnglish.net → Used To💬 Share your own “used to” sentence and tag @CoolEnglishESL!

GET: The Magic Word 16.09.2025 7мин

One little word with so many meanings—GET is one of the most powerful verbs in English. In this episode, we explore the 10 most common uses of “get” (like receive, become, buy, understand) with examples, practice drills, and real-life movie clips.Perfect for students who want to sound natural and finally master this magic word.🔗 Explore the full interactive activity on CoolEnglish.net → GET: The Magic Word💬 What’s your favorite “get” phrase? Share it with us @CoolEnglishESL!