Tag Archives: Learning English

Planning a Planet’s Future Government – for Advanced Students

Posted on April 22, 2011 by Daisy & George Stocker

As the world population increases we must consider ways to make our planet an adequate place for everyone. Continue reading →

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A Pioneer in Vancouver Part 1

Posted on April 21, 2011 by Daisy & George Stocker

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

Posted on April 14, 2011 by Daisy & George Stocker

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

Posted on April 7, 2011 by Daisy & George Stocker

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

Posted on April 1, 2011 by Daisy & George Stocker

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

Posted on March 24, 2011 by Daisy & George Stocker

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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The Educated Goats Video

Posted on March 17, 2011 by Daisy & George Stocker

While students study their ESL curriculum, they should take time  to relax and enjoy what they have learned. Here is a simple video with quite a small vocabulary for listening and comprehension practice.

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Understanding Comparative Adjectives

Posted on February 6, 2011 by Daisy & George Stocker

Comparatives are very important for expressing distances, sizes, speed, prices, feelings and quality. Continue reading →

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Teaching the Simple Present Tense with the Negative

Posted on February 4, 2011 by Daisy & George Stocker

When ESL beginners learn to answer questions with positive answers they progress without too much difficulty. The negative answers, however, are more complex because the pattern is different with the use of “to be” and “to do”. Continue reading →

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Suggested Points for Overcoming the Fear Factor

Posted on February 3, 2011 by Daisy & George Stocker

ESL stude4nts are often afraid to speak out in class because they are afraid they might look stupid. A good teacher will teach the students that mistakes are a part of the learning process. Continue reading →

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