Book 5 2026 Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus

'Men and women are both human beings. And as humans, we're by-products of our up-bringings, victims of our lacklustre educational systems, and choosers of our behaviours. In short, the reduction of women to something less than men, and the elevation of men to something more than women, is not biological: it's cultural. And it starts with two words: pink and blue. Everything skyrockets out of control from there.'

For our fifth book of the year I recommend Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus. This is a story about resilience, love, and the quiet, stubborn power of being yourself in a world that insists you conform. The protagonist teaches us lessons far beyond chemistry as she refuses to let society dictate her worth and beat her down. Here is the worksheet.

Meetup: Friday, 29th May 5pm

8 NA C2 Topic 9 Free Time & Easter

In the oddity or maybe the miracle of life, the roots of something new frequently lie in the decaying husks of something old. (Craig D. Lounsbrough)

Grammar	The past
Language Function	Explaining
Listening	Favourite walks + audio
Reading	Art & architecture
Speaking	Religion
Vocabulary	Flight delayed
Writing	Tourism

7 NA C1 2 Topic 9 Free Time & Easter

I'm a minimalist. I don't really need much to enjoy a good holiday - just my family and the bare essentials. (Jean Reno)

Grammar	Embedded questions
Language Function	Making excuses
Listening	Bobbleheads + audio
Reading	The roots of coincidence
Speaking	Religion
Vocabulary	Holidays
Writing	Free time

6 NA C1 1 Topic 9 Free Time & Easter

 Another shot at New Year's resolutions. (unknown)

Grammar	The subjunctive
Language Function	Booking a holiday
Listening	The Bloody Tower + audio
Reading	Travel
Speaking	Planning a trip
Vocabulary	Holiday word puzzle
Writing	Contaminating while travelling

5 NI B2 2 Topic 9 Free Time & Easter

God made me fast. And when I run, I feel His pleasure. (Eric Liddell). 

Grammar	Passive action
Language Function	Connecting ideas
Listening	Canada + audio
Reading	Sporting behaviour
Speaking	Free time, leisure & hobbies
Vocabulary	Sport
Writing	High risk sports

 

4 NI B2 1 Topic 9 Free Time & Easter

I think the thing about Easter holidays in particular is you don't know what the weather is going to be like. (Kate Garraway)

Grammar	Verb patterns
Language Function	Expressing likes & dislikes
Listening	Driving & accidents +  audio
Reading	Holiday Choice
Speaking	Traffic & road safety
Vocabulary	On the road
Writing	A family celebration

3 NI B1 Topic 9 Free Time & Easter

The time you enjoy wasting is not wasted time. (Bertrand Russell)

Grammar	All,both,every,each,none,neither
Language Function	Expressing the future
Listening	How the British relax + audio
Reading	Some British pastimes
Speaking	Free time & entertainment
Vocabulary	Sport
Writing	Planning a trip

2 NB 2 Topic 9 Free Time & Easter

There would be no Christmas if there was no Easter. (Gordon B. Hinckley)

Grammar	Present progressive for the future
Language Function	Inviting
Listening	At a train station + audio
Reading	Easter
Speaking	Plans
Vocabulary	Holidays
Writing	Easter in Spain

1 NB 1 Topic 9 Holiday 2 - Easter

Easter is one of my favourite holidays with the kids. They get to run loose, and we always have our family and loved ones around us! (Camila Alves)

Grammar	Adverbs
Language Function	Describing actions
Listening	My last holiday + audio
Reading	About my family
Speaking	Free time and holidays
Vocabulary	Adjectives
Writing	Easter in Spain