Below there’s a video clip to learn how to remember vocabulary in English: Click here to open the video clip.
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Interpreting graphs
Here’s a WebPage to show you how to use Describing Graphs Vocabulary: Below there’s a video clip to learn how to use the relevant vocabulary when you describe graphs: There is also this WebPage with lots of vocabulary and examples on Describing Trends. EXTRA PRACTICE: Video Clip: 10 common phrases for guessing & estimating Here’s […]
OpenOnomatopoeias
Here’s a WebPage that shows the most common Onomatopoeias in English: EXERCISE: Onomatopoeias
OpenMixed Conditionals
First, you can review the different types of Conditionals here. You can also review Conditional III. Then, we shall review the Mixed Conditionals structure and uses in class: Alternatively, you can download the PDF file here. EXERCISES: Click on the following link to learn more about Mixed Conditionals. Quiz on Mixed Conditionals. SONG: If God was one of […]
OpenConditional Type III
We shall review the Conditional III structure and uses in class: Alternatively, you can download the PDF file here. EXERCISE: Click here to practise what you’ve learnt about Conditional III.
OpenBook & Film Reviews
We shall look at and discuss the following presentation on how to write a Book/Film Review in class: Alternatively, you can download the PDF file here. Here’s an example of a Film Review: Alternatively, you can download the PDF file here. FURTHER PRACTICE: Read the following Skyfall review. Harrison Ford Interview. Empire online: Latest reviews.
OpenWriting samples
Here you will find Writing Samples of all sorts for advanced students: More writing samples HERE.
OpenSocial Issues
Here’s a Glossary of social issues vocabulary:
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!
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.
OpenPast Modals
We shall look at and discuss the following presentation on Past Modals use in English in class (where you can also review Present Modals): Alternatively, you can download the PDF file here. Here’s a link to the BBC Learning site to review how to pronounce modals of deduction and speculation: Past modals EXERCISE: Using Modals […]
OpenConnecting Speech
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 on different topics which may […]
OpenCrime&Law vocabulary
Here’s a Video Clip about Crime & Criminals: Below there’s a Video Clip on Crime & Law Here’s a WebPage that shows the basic principles of the UK/US legal systems: Here’s a Glossary of legal terms: Mediation Sample: Crimes in Spain in 2015 EXERCISES: Matching Exercise: Types of Crimes In the courtroom Legal Terms Legal Wrangles […]
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. EXERCISES: Exercise: Active & Passive forms Exercise on Passive with Simple Present Exercise on Passive with Simple Past Exercise on Passive with Present Perfect Exercise on Passive with Future I Exercise on […]
OpenNarrative Tenses
Below there’s a summary of the use of Narrative Tenses for advanced ESL students: Alternatively, you can download the PDF file here. FOR FURTHER INFO: Simple Past Past Continuous Past Perfect Past Perfect Continuous SONGS: What goes around comes around (Justin Timberlake) – Irregular Past Forms (B2) I knew you were waiting (George Michael & Aretha Franklin) […]
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