Here’s a comprehensive List of English Homophones (BrEng).
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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!
OpenConnecting Speech B1/B2
Here’s a WebPage to show you the basics on Connecting Speech in English: Then check this WebPage for a more advanced explanation. Below there’s a video clip to learn how to connect your speech when you talk: And yet another clip: EXTRA PRACTICE: Here are a number of Video Clips and Lesson Plans on different […]
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.
OpenInformation Technology vocabulary
Here’s a WebPage about computer vocabulary in English: Check the following Flashcards with IT vocabulary for ESL students. EXERCISE: Check your vocabulary with this handout on Computers and Information Technology.
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:
OpenThe Passive voice
The Passive We shall look at and discuss the following presentation on the Passive in English: Alternatively, you can download the PDF file here. You will find links to a number of exercises in the last slide.
OpenDescribing places
Here’s a WebPage to learn how to describe a place: Describing places from nuriamen Here you’ll find more Adjectives and Vocabulary to describe places. EXERCISES: Take this Quiz to check what you’ve learnt. Vocabulary: Parts of a city Vocabulary: Parts of a house Vocabulary: Landscapes and animals Vocabulary: Housing SPEAKING: Houses & Architecture
OpenConditionals
We shall look at and discuss the following summary on the Conditionals structure and uses in class: Alternatively, you can download the PDF file here. For a more in-depth study of the different Conditional types: EXERCISES: Complete some drilling exercises. Click on the following link to learn more about Mixed Conditionals. SONG: If God was […]
OpenDescribing people
Here’s a guide to learn how to Describe People: Alternatively, you can download the PDF file here. You can also check this Website for more vocabulary. EXERCISES: SONG: The girl from Ipanema – Describing people (A1) Vocabulary: Describing People Vocabulary: Clothes
OpenVerbs followed by Ing/Infinitive
We shall look at and discuss the following presentation on Verbs followed by the Present Participle and/or Infinitive in class: Alternatively, you can download the PDF file here. You can also check the following Handout with exercises. TIP: Generally, when a verb can either take the infinitive and the gerund, it refers to something that […]
OpenUse of dictionaries
Click on the following link to learn more about the Use of an English dictionary
OpenHow to write an essay
Here’s a WebPage to show you how to write an Essay in English:
OpenDirect / Indirect Questions
We shall look at and discuss the following presentation on Indirect Questions in class: Alternatively, you can download the PDF file here. Here’s a WebPage to show you the basics on Connecting Speech in English: EXERCISES: Here you will find Common Phrases to make indirect questions. Complete these Exercises on indirect questions.
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