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He Said - She Said

It's easy to just use the 'he said / she said' when telling stories, or relating incidents. This lesson plan focuses on using vocal verbs and adverbs to spice up students' writing and relating of dialogues.

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Proverbs for Your Level

Friday May 17, 2013

This last week there has been a great response to the proverb activities suggestions sheet. As so many have requested further proverb resources, here are twenty proverbs appropriate for each level with short definitions and a situation matching exercise to help you learn.

Easy Proverbs
Intermediate Level Proverbs
Advanced Level Proverbs

English for Medicine

Wednesday May 15, 2013

English for Medical Purpose is one of many different types of English for Specific Purposes. You can find a number of resources including nursing vocabulary and wide range of dialogues such as a dialogue making a doctor's appointment, or dental hygiene. Learning vocabulary for specific purposes is an important part of each English learner's self-directed study. Take charge of learning the specific English you need for your profession by using these techniques to create vocabulary lists.

Get Your Writing Organized

Monday May 13, 2013

This guide to text organization will help you improve your writing skills. There's information on how to link sentences together, how to compare and contrast ideas, and how to sequence your text.

Every Dog has his Day - Proverbs

Thursday May 9, 2013

The proverb Every dog has his day means that each person will have a chance at success. Using proverbs in class can spawn interesting cultural discussions, as well as be used for writing inspiration. These activities with proverbs provide suggestions, as well as a list of level appropriate proverbs or sayings. Try them out in class, or use them with fellow English learners to stretch your imagination as well as your English skills.

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