Below there’s a video clip to improve your intonation in English: Click here to open the video clip.
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How to remember vocabulary
Below there’s a video clip to learn how to remember vocabulary in English: Click here to open the video clip.
OpenHow to use Zoom to video chat
Below there’s a video clip to learn how to use Zoom to video chat and start video conferencing: Click here for detailed instructions to download, install the app and get started.
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:
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 […]
OpenCrime&Law vocabulary
Here’s a WebPage that shows the basic principles of the UK/US legal systems: Here’s a Glossary of legal terms: EXERCISES: In the courtroom Legal Terms Legal Wrangles Law collocations Using modals to talk about the past Crime & Punishment Laws Worldwide Formal and informal Language Law Test Crime and Punishment Vocabulary SPEAKING PRACTICE: Discussion Questions (Student […]
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.
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) […]
OpenHow to write a leaflet
First, take a look ad this Writing Guide to create effective Leaflets. Here’s an example of a Leaflet on Crime Watch: Alternatively, you can download the PDF file here. Then there’s this leaflet on how to use Online Banking Wisely: Alternatively, you can download the PDF file here.
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