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 Past Continuous structure and uses in class: Alternatively, you can download the PDF file here. EXERCISES: Past simple or continuous? SONG: Lessons in Love (Level 42) – Past tenses
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.
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: Check this video clip to learn about Ordinal Numbers. And here’s a video clip to learn how to say the date in English. EXERCISES: Practise reading Numbers out loud with a partner. Matching exercise: How to read numbers Then complete the following Maths Handout […]
OpenModal Verbs I
Below there is a presentation on the use of Modal Verbs for pre-intermediate ESL students: Alternatively, you can download the PDF file here. I also include a summary with examples: SONGS: If you ever (East 17 feat. Gabrielle) – Modal Verbs (A2) Words (The Christians) – Modal Verbs (A2) Big girls don’t cry (Fergie) – […]
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 […]
OpenFor & Against Essay
We shall look at and discuss the following presentation on For&Against essays in class: Alternatively, you can download the PDF file here. After that, we shall review how to express Agreement&Disagreement: Alternatively, you can download the PDF file here. Then, we shall review the use of Intensifiers: Alternatively, you can download the PDF file here. Here are […]
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 […]
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 […]
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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