2 NB 2 Topic 10 Places

The darkest places in hell are reserved for those who maintain their neutrality in times of moral crisis. (Dante Alighieri)

Grammar	Prepositions
Language Function	Describing spatial relations
Listening	Memorable events + audio
Reading	London A-Z
Speaking	A memorable event
Vocabulary	Places
Writing	Journey to ...

1 NB 1 Topic 10 It's my Health

The only way to keep your health is to eat what you don't want, drink what you don't like, and do what you'd rather not. (Mark Twain)

Grammar	Verbs in the past
Language Function	Suggesting and advising
Listening	A health club + audio
Reading	Fit & healthy?
Speaking	Body parts
Vocabulary	Aches & pains
Writing	Health & Fitness

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