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Free On-Line Lessons for Intermediate-Level English Language Learners

08 Tuesday Aug 2017

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Below is a list of grammar and vocabulary lessons for intermediate-level English language learners from ESLgo.com.

NFL – Sports vocabulary to describe the two New York football teams. 1. Study vocabulary: won, beat, lost, win, loss, record. 2. Read and write messages on the sports forum.

Passive modals – Passive modals from Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. 1. Study grammar: passive modals. 2. Read and write messages on the Harry Potter forum.

Wireless – Part of a news article about wireless technology. 1. Read about wireless technology and learn some vocabulary. 2. Study grammar: present perfect. 3. Read and write messages on the forums.

Cruise – A short conversation about a cruise. 1. Study grammar: past simple and present perfect. 2. Read and write messages on the forums.

Lend and Borrow – A short conversation about a car loan. 1. Study vocabulary: lend, borrow, and loan. 2. Read and write messages on the forums.

Yahoo CEO – A statement about Yahoo’s business. 1. Read about Yahoo’s business. 2. Test how well you understood the reading. 3. Study grammar: past perfect.

Business questions – Questions about stocks. 1. Study grammar: making questions. 2. Ask questions on the message boards.Learn English by taking a free low intermediate English listening class

 

Source:  ESLgo.com: Lessons for Intermediate-Level Students

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A different way to improve your English: Read/Write Poetry

06 Thursday Apr 2017

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Learn English through poetry!  Open the poetry sites below to read and/or contribute your own poems.

Poems By Heart uses brain-training techniques to make remembering poetry easy and fun—in a fast and responsive game. Each poem features two new and exclusive dramatic readings, and all-new original art. Improve your English by practicing with poem activities.

Poetry Foundation

With the Poetry Foundation’s universal  app, you can now take thousands of poems by classic and contemporary poets with you wherever you go.
* Search for old favorites with memorable lines.
* Give your device a shake to discover new poems to fit any mood.
* Save your favorite poems to read and share later—through Facebook, Twitter, or e-mail.

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ReadWriteThink’s  mobile apps for poetry can be used to write different kinds of poems such as acrostic, diamante, haiku and theme. They can be really helpful for children and beginner level adult students as they can create their poems very easily with the given words.  My favorite app is Word Mover.

downloadPoetry everywhere is a program run by Poetry foundation. It’s possible to download iPhone app or you can visit their website to read and listen to the poems of great poets.

http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/poetryeverywhere/

poetry creatorEver wonder what it would be like to mash-up a Shakespeare poem with a Hip Hop Song? Poetry Creator/Verses is a new iPhone and iPad app that puts a fresh spin on a cherished classic: refrigerator magnet poetry.

Source: A different way to improve your English : Poetry Apps | English In Life

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(Re)Building Classroom Community Post-Election

02 Friday Dec 2016

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Facing History and StoryCorps provides lessons about American history and social issues designed to promote critical thinking skills, empathy and tolerance, and a sense of civic responsibility. In addition to the link to “(Re)building Classroom Commuity Post-Election” below, the site also offers the posts and topics:

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Project Look Sharp :: K-12 & Higher Ed. Media Literacy Lesson Plans :: Ithaca College

01 Thursday Dec 2016

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Project Look Sharp offers lesson plans, materials, training and support to help teachers integrate media literacy into their classroom curricula.

Source: Project Look Sharp :: K-12 & Higher Ed. Media Literacy Lesson Plans :: Ithaca College

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English In Life – Resources for ESL/EFL

22 Tuesday Nov 2016

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English language learners:  Have FUN while you learn from this site’s interactive games and activities using real-life situations.  If you like this English in Life site, please share it with your friends!

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Phrases and Words Used to Connect English Statements, Topics and Ideas Together

15 Tuesday Nov 2016

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This document is an excellent reference source for learning how to connect thoughts, subjects and statements together in speaking and in writing.  It offers a list, which can then be used with an English language learner’s dictionary to find out how to use them correctly!

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See English Sounds in Action

09 Sunday Oct 2016

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If you want to practice your American Ensounds-of-englishglish pronunciation skills on your own, then this site may be just the answer!  The site offers videos, descriptions and audio files so you can see, read and listen to how to make different vowel and consonant sounds.  It also offers lessons and gives information on how use stress, rhythm and intonation within words and sentences.  These skills are also very important to know, since these make up the “music” of the language and significantly help listeners understand you when you speak in English.  I hope you find this site useful!

 

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