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 […]
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How to use Microsoft Learning Tool in OneNote/Word to learn English
Here’s a presentation on how to use Microsoft’s add-in Learning Tool in OneNote to improve your reading skills. Please note that this add-in is native to the latest versions of the suite, however if you need to install it in your Microsoft Office Suite, you can download here. That way you will be able to access […]
OpenSMS Language
Do you want to text a friend? Then you will need the following handout on SMS Language: Alternatively, you can download the PDF file here. EXERCISE: Then you may want to try to decipher the following text messages: Peter: I mu m8. LTNS Hru? Tricia: Oh, I’m fine. I mu 2. Hows ur sis? P: […]
OpenQuantity Expressions I
We shall look at and discuss the following presentation on Countable&Uncountable Nouns in class: Alternatively, you can download the PDF file here. Then, we shall review the quantifiers A lot, Much and Many: Alternatively, you can download the PDF file here. To wrap it all up, we shall review the negative quantifiers and short anwers: Alternatively, you can […]
OpenPresent Perfect
Below there is a presentation on the use of Present Perfect for pre-intermediate and intermediate ESL students: Alternatively, you can download the PDF file here. EXERCISES: You will find some further practice by clicking on Present Perfect Exercises.
OpenIntensifiers
We shall look at and discuss the presentation below on the use of Intensifiers in class: Alternatively, you can download the PDF file here.
OpenRelative Clauses I
Below there is a presentation on the use of Relative Pronouns & Clauses for pre-intermediate and intermediate ESL students: Alternatively, you can download the PDF file here. EXERCISES: You will find some exercises in the last slide of the above presentation, and there is also this Relative Clauses Worksheet. SONG: Brilliant Disguise (Bruce Springsteen) – A2 […]
OpenFuture simple forms
Here’s a summary of the different future simple forms with examples:
OpenSimple Future tenses
Let’s start off by checking out a Summary of the uses of the Future Simple Tenses. Here’s a clip on the use of the most frequent future simple tenses, Going to vs. Will: We shall look at and discuss the following presentation on the Future Simple Tenses structure and uses in class: Alternatively, you can download […]
OpenWinter Holidays & December Festivities
December has always been a month of celebrations, even in ancient Roman times! Here is some more information on key events taking place this month all over the world: Winter solstice, also known as midwinter, usually happens on 21 December and is the longest night of the year. The ancient Romans used to […]
OpenDiscussion: International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women
GRAPHIC ORGANISERS: The following diagrams can help you outline the main parts of the story you want to re-tell. The Writing Process Cloud Diagram Story Map Diagram Cause&Effect Diagram How to tell a story in the past: A night out WRITING EXERCISE: Listen to the song Luka ( here’s a link to the Video-clip) and then […]
OpenImproving your intonation with Lyrics: Chunking & Chanting
PART I: Chunking We will apply what we learnt about Intonation & Stress: Pick one of the following Lyrics and print it out: A1: What can I do (The Corrs) – Lyrics A2: Enjoy the silence (Depeche Mode) – Lyrics B1: Spending my time (Roxette) – Lyrics B2: Dear Jessie (Madonna) – Lyrics C1: Brand new day (Sting) – Lyrics Mark all the pauses […]
OpenSummarising a story
The following Cloud Diagram can help you outline the main parts of a story you want to re-tell (like the latest film you saw at the cinema or your favourite novel: Alternatively, you can browse the PDF file here. OTHER GRAPHIC ORGANISERS: The Writing Process Story Map Diagram Cause&Effect Diagram How to tell a story […]
OpenExpressing reason, contrast & purpose
Here’s a summary plus some exercises to learn how to express Reason, Contrast & Purpose.
OpenLyrics Training
Click here to access a number of video clips and exercises with lyrics.
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