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Interesting videos to catch the student’s attention while they practice English

Vancouver’s Brockton Point Lighthouse

While teaching in different countries, we found students who learned to speak English simply by watching television. We are presenting some interesting and sometimes funny videos for ESL students to practice their listening comprehension skills. Vancouver’s Brockton point has a … Continue reading

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The Great Wall Of China Video

Videos have proven to be a very effective tool in the learning of a language. This is a very interesting video about one of man’s great building projects. It provides the ESL student with lots of practice in listening comprehension.

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为中国英语作为第二语言的初学者制做的视频 Videos for Chinese – English Second Language Beginners

在过去的十年中,中国已成为世界大国,同世界大多数的国家交往和贸易。 中国人需要会讲国际语言,英语。让我们来思考怎样可以学好英语。 第二英语的视频以句子形式介绍内容。学生可以看书面的英语、 听说母语的人讲英语,并根据需要任意遍地重复句子。翻译提供理解,而多彩的图片可以帮助学生记住新的词汇。一旦新的语法正式介入,学生便可通过在自然环境中参加日常对话的方式来练习。 During the past decade China has become a major world power. The Chinese people, communicating and trading with most of the countries of the world, need the international language of English. Let’s consider what might help … Continue reading

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Bill Finds a Suit He Can Afford

Bill finds a good looking suit at a good price.This is a funny video.

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A Pioneer in Vancouver Part 2

In spite of many difficulties, Gassy Jack becomes a great success. Today he is remembered by a statue near the location of his first hotel in Vancouver.

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A Pioneer in Vancouver Part 1

Gassy Jack was said to be the first permanent resident of the city of Vancouver. This is a remarkable story.

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The Eiffel Tower

Students learning English will enjoy relaxing with this interesting video. The Eiffel Tower is one of the best known landmarks of the world.

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Alphonse the Human Cannonball

Students learning to speak English with an ESL curriculum will enjoy this funny video. There is written text that follows the script.

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Estudiantes de Habla Española Estudiando (ESL) en el Internet

Durante la decada pasada, las personas de habla hispana de España, America del Sur, Centro America y el Caribe han dado un brinco a la tecnologia mas reciente. Los telefonos celulares han reemplazado una gran parte del correo regular, brindandoles … Continue reading

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The Fussy Monk Video

This is a funny video for esl students. Students can practice their listening and comprehension skills while enjoying themselves. Continue reading

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