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 […]
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Writing materials & exercises
Book & 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:
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.
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 […]
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.
OpenHow to write an essay
Here’s a WebPage to show you how to write an Essay in English:
OpenDescribing processes
Take a look at the following guidelines to describe procedures: Alternatively, you can download the PDF file here. Here’s a sample of how to describe a processs: Alternatively, you can download the PDF file here.
OpenReporting incidents / scams
We shall look at and discuss the following FBI tips on Scams & Safety in class: Alternatively, you can download the PDF file here. Take a look at the following guidelines to write an Incident Report. Click here to check a few Incident Report Templates.
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 […]
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 […]
OpenRetelling a story
Read the following handout on capitalization, punctuation, and the use of similes & metaphors: Alternatively, you can browse the PDF file here. GRAPHIC ORGANISERS: The following diagrams can help you outline the main parts of the story you want to re-tell. The Writing Process Story Map Diagram Story Map Cards Cause&Effect Diagram Sequence Diagram How to […]
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 Story Map Cards Cause&Effect Diagram Sequence Diagram […]
OpenDescription of a picture (Present tenses)
DESCRIPTION: Pick a Picture of a family and write a description using Present Simple and Present Continuous, including the following information: What do they look like What are they doing? What are they wearing? What is the weather like? EXERCISE: Use the template below as a guide to either complete an essay or a speech. Try to […]
OpenExpressing reason, contrast & purpose
Here’s a summary plus some exercises to learn how to express Reason, Contrast & Purpose.
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