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25 days ago
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Learning English, TEFL
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English vocabulary, English idiom, ESL, EFL
Our story continues with our newest exercise at the small guide site. Our main characters, John and Kate, are back from their quick jaunt (short trip) to Chicago. Head over to the small guide site to
The English verbs lie and lay are tricky (can be difficult) and are often confused even by native speakers. I hope this blog post will clear up this confusion for you, and perhaps you can bookmark thi
135 days ago
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TEFL
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EFL, TESOL, TEFL, ESL, teach English abroad, how to become an EFL teacher, TEFL or CELTA?, online TEFL course
So you’ve decided you want to become a teacher of English as a foreign language (EFL). Good decision! Teaching English can be a very rewarding experience and can also lead to a fulfilling career. But
Do you really want to immerse yourself in a foreign language but travelling and being ‘location-independent’ isn’t a viable option for you right now?
A lot of people who check out language learning b
179 days ago
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Learning languages
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learn languages for free, free language learning software, easy languages to learn, the best way to learn languages, learn english for free online
Top 10 ways to learn languages for free online
In the real world, it’s not easy to find time to study another language. With your job, family, friends and other commitments, finding time to attend a
185 days ago
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Language technology
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language technology, BEBC, teaching languages, language teaching methods
We asked Simon Brewster, Deputy Director General at The Anglo Mexican Foundation, his views on the way that technology is changing the way we teach languages…As far as technology is concerned, there a
186 days ago
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Language technology, Learning languages
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language learning TV, easy way to learn a language, methods for learning a language, learn languages for free
Learn a new language by watching TV? It seems a little too easy, but researchers are now saying there’s evidence that watching TV is a great way to learn languages.
While most people will remember
187 days ago
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Learning Spanish, Verbs, Language technology
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Spanish verb conjugation, conjugation training, online Spanish verb conjugation, learn Spanish, Spanish verbs
New ideas for getting the hang of conjugating Spanish verbs
Without a doubt, one of the hardest things about learning the Spanish language is understanding how to conjugate verbs correctly.
Many
218 days ago
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Learning languages
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ESL Classes, English as a Second Language, English Classes, Homestay, Study in Canada, Study English Abroad
Hi: I am so glad we are connected. I am the owner of ABC ESL Canada. I provide English Classes and homestay all year round for all ages and levels. We even have Business English for adults.
You may
As an English teacher who gives lessons to adult ESL students, I find myself constantly looking for new ways to make the same lesson interesting and memorable. Due to the fact that I mostly teach pr
229 days ago
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Learning English, Learning languages, Lifestyle, Teaching, TEFL, Videos
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ESL, English as a second language, listening, improve listening, study abroad, grammar, vocabulary, translation dictionaries, pronunciation, lectures, collocations, speaking, improve skills, culture effects
If you’re studying ESL – English as a 2nd language, I’m sure you’ve had problems listening, or understanding native English speakers. Don’t worry – you are NOT alone!
These are the most common c
236 days ago
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Learning English, Learning languages, Teaching, TEFL
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ESL, English as a second language, essays, test questions, writing ideas, organizing ideas, brainstorming, grammar, grammar mistakes, present simple, re-write, check mistakes, underline key words, vocabulary, translation dictionaries, collocations, speaki
I've been inspired by my students to share my ideas about how to complete writing assignments, and these ideas can also apply to students preparing for a writing test. Writing about your thoughts, fee
244 days ago
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Learning English, Learning languages, Lifestyle, Teaching, TEFL
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ESL, English as a second language, study abroad, exams, placement tests, essays, grammar, vocabulary, translation dictionaries, collocations, speaking, listening, improve English skills, culture effects
How writing a journal can help calm your nerves
Do you ever get nervous writing tests? You're not alone... most people get so nervous they lose sleep the night before, they don't eat well and they ma
249 days ago
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Learning English, Learning languages, Teaching, TEFL
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ESL, English as a second language, grammar, grammar mistakes, present simple, re-write, check mistakes, underline key words, vocabulary, translation dictionaries, collocations, speaking, pronunciation, improve skills,
How fossilization can prevent you from improving your English
ESL - English as a second language. Have you been studying ESL for many years? Do you feel stuck or frustrated that you can't improve fas
1. Experts say even minuscule amounts of second-hand smoke can be harmful.
2. Most people think radiation emitted by cell phones are so minuscule they're not worth worrying over.3. He doesn't think h
1. The heiress reportedly gave not even an iota of her huge inheritance to charity.
2. Teachers are often confused when students pay for a course and don't show an iota of interest in class.3. Unfort
259 days ago
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Learning English
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ielts, english, esl, english tests, reading, reading exam
IELTS Reading Exam
What is the IELTS Reading Exam about?
The academic reading module takes 60 minutes.
There will be 3 reading texts with a total of 1500 to 2500 words.
There are usuall
Here is a sample of my one-point English lessons! Enjoy
I like to drink coffee. I probably go out for coffee twice or sometime three times a day. This morning, when the guy behind the counter was han
262 days ago
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Learning English, TEFL
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ESL, EFL, grammar, embedded questions
This is the third and last part of our GrammarReminder series on embedded questions. If you haven't yet, please check out part 1 to review how to embed information questions and part 2 for how to e
263 days ago
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Learning English, TEFL
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ESL, EFL, idiom, expression, English
1. He thinks staying at a youth hostel will give him the best bang for his buck.2. Are you sure you're getting the most bang for your buck at that store?3. Which school do you think will give me mo
267 days ago
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Learning English, TEFL
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ESL, EFL, idiom, expression, English
1. The kids are sound asleep. After an exciting day at Six Flags, they are completely out of steam.2. We had to move a lot of heavy boxes and by noon, we had completely run out of steam.3. I'm havi
268 days ago
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Learning English, TEFL
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ESL, EFL, grammar, embedded questions
In part 2 of this GrammarReminder series on embedded questions, let's review how to embed yes/no questions. To see how to embed information questions, check out our post on August 23, 2011.To embed
268 days ago
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Learning English, TEFL
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ESL, EFL, idiom, expression, English
1. Sorry, I wasn't able to call you; it completely slipped my mind.2. Write it down. It might slip your mind.3. Tom didn't make it to the party. It probably slipped his mind. That guy is so forgetf
269 days ago
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Learning English, Learning languages, Lifestyle, Teaching, TEFL, Travel
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ESL, English as a second language, study abroad, grammar, vocabulary, translation dictionaries, collocations, speaking, pronunciation, listening, improve skills, culture effects
ESL - Is English really an international language? Do you have to learn the local culture in order to study a language?
English is being used and taught around the world, and local cultures are ada
270 days ago
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Learning English, TEFL
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ESL, EFL, grammar, embedded questions
In this three-part series of GrammarReminder, we're going to practice embedded questions. These are questions that become part of (embedded into) a larger sentence. This is one of those grammar poi
270 days ago
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Learning English, TEFL
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ESL, EFL, idiom, expression, English
1. Their mom said watching another movie was out of the question. It was time for bed.2. He wanted to get a motorcycle, but his wife said it was out of the question.3. Her parents want her to marry
1. She loves to splurge when she's out shopping.2. They had reservations at a cheap motel, but they decided to splurge at the last minute and checked into a fancy one, instead.3. Let's splurge on a
1. You shouldn't skimp on sleep. You need at least 8 hours a night.2. He's skimping on groceries these days, so he can save money to go on vacation.3. You don't have to skimp on sugar; we still hav