Here’s a comprehensive List of English Homophones (BrEng).
OpenCategory: A1
There is/are – was/were
Here’s a summary of the use There is/are: EXERCISES: Practise how to use There is/are in Simple Present and Simple Past: Then you can use There was/were in Simple Past: EXERCISE: Write the verb There is/are in all the different tenses.
OpenAudiobooks
Below there are two links to a number of free Audiobooks of all grade levels: Lit2Go: free online collection of stories with audio (click on Readability) LibriVox: free public domain Audiobooks (click on More audiobooks) Enjoy!
OpenArticles
We shall look at and discuss the following presentation on Articles use in English in class: Alternatively, you can download the PDF file here. EXERCISES: Exercises on the use of Articles. Test your knowledge with this exercise on Prepositions. Practise with this exercises on Dates & Figures. SONG: Yesterday (The Beatles) – Possesive adjectives – […]
OpenPunctuation Exercise
Once you have reviewed the Punctuation Rules, test yourself with this elementary worksheet: Punctuation Exercise Read the following handout on capitalization, punctuation and the use of similes & metaphors: Alternatively, you can browse the PDF file here. Or if you prefer the online version, click on Online exercise.
OpenPrepositions
We shall look at and discuss the following presentation on Prepositions in class: Alternatively, you can download the PDF file here. EXERCISES: Test your knowledge with this exercise on Prepositions. SONG: I guess that’s why the call it the blues (Elton John) – Prepositions (A1) SONG: Cherish (Madonna) – Prepositions (A1)
OpenExpressing Possession
Here’s a WebPage to show you the basics on the expression of possession in English: EXERCISES: Practise how to use the Possessive ‘s in English. Then you can translate a few sentences using the Possessive ‘s when necessary.
OpenDates & Figures
Here’s a WebPage to show you the basics on Dates&Figures in English: EXERCISES: Then complete the following Maths Handouts and read them out loud:
OpenPresent simple or continuous?
Let’s start off by reviewing how to add the different Endings to a word. We shall look at and discuss the following presentation on the Simple Present structure and uses in class: Alternatively, you can download the PDF file here. EXERCISES: Complete some drilling exercises. Another activity on the use of Present Simple. Repeat the following sentences […]
OpenUse of dictionaries
Click on the following link to learn more about the Use of an English dictionary
OpenForm+Use of the Present Participle (ing) & Leisure activities
Check this presentation on how to add the -ing ending to a verb, plus some free-time activities vocabulary: Alternatively, you can download the PDF file here.
OpenClassroom Vocabulary
The Imperative is basically used for instructions, so we’ll first take a look at some Classroom Vocabulary so we can use it in class: Alternatively, you can download the PDF file here.
OpenPosition of Adverbs / Adverbs of Manner
We shall look at and discuss the following presentation on the Adverbs structure and use in class: Remember the basic structure of a sentence in English: SUBJECT + (FREQUENCY/GRAMMAR ADVERB) + VERB + INDIRECT OBJECT + DIRECT OBJECT + ADVERBS (PLACE/TIME/MANNER) Alternatively, you can download the PDF file here. EXERCISE: Read and complete this quiz about […]
OpenHow to use Siri to practise your English
There are many voice assistants, like Siri, Google Assistant, Cortana, or Alexa. Here’s a tutorial on how to use Siri (or any other such application) to practise your English: For advanced students, here are a few tips to improve your intonation when using a personal assistant: PLEASE NOTE that you need to be connected to […]
OpenComparative & Superlative Adjectives
Below there is a presentation on the use of Comparative and Superlative Adjectives for pre-intermediate ESL students: Alternatively, you can download the PDF file here. EXERCISES: You will find some further practice in this Online Exercise. Check what you’ve learned here: Discussion SONG: I can be (Taio Cruz) – Comparatives & Superlatives (A2)
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