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Strange Events at a Night at the Bar
Two men meet at a bar and strange events occur. Continue reading
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ESL Practice Questions – Future Progressive Tense – Arctic Balloon Expedition – Part 5
This article reviews the future progressive tense and provides practice questions for students. A video of Andrée, Frænkel and Strindberg’s adventures is provided to add interest to an otherwise dull subject. Continue reading
ESL Practice Questions –Simple Future Tense – Andrée Arctic Balloon Expedition – Part 4
If you are a student you may wish to practice your English grammar. This blog provides several exercises that will allow you to review the simple future tense. If you have a minute, try them now.
ESL Practice Questions – Present Progressive Tense – Arctic Balloon Expedition – Part 3
This article provides practice grammar questions that are based on an amazing true story. Continue reading
Suggestions for Making ESL Children New to Computers Aware of Internet Dangers
Young people are very vulnerable if they have no knowledge of the very real dangers that are a part of using a computer online. Continue reading
English Second Language Storybooks Spark a Student’s Imagination
The storybooks a teacher uses may be a part of the curriculum or they may be supplementary. Continue reading
ESL Grammar Practice Questions – The Conditional Video
This video gives many practical examples of the use of
Conditional Sentences, while telling an interesting old story.
Building English Language Confidence in Children
Every classroom group is different. Try any or all of these suggestions and adapt them to your style of teaching. If they help even one student in your classroom to feel more confident, then any changes you have made have been worthwhile. Continue reading
ESL Grammar Practice Questions – The Conditional
Conditional sentences can be tricky for the ESL student. People will understand you if you use the conditional incorrectly, but those who master it, speak with real polish. Continue reading
Motivating Young Children During Difficult or Boring Subjects
If you are teaching specific sounds or rhyming words, make up or use a program that offers meaningful examples of what you are teaching. Use examples that are fun so the children can enjoy repeating them. They will learn if they are enjoying the lesson. Continue reading