Money
Wednesday August 27, 2003
We all need it. We all want it: Money. Here's a phrasal verb quiz focusing on phrasal verbs used when speaking about money.
More Phrasal Verbs:
Phrasal Verbs: Speaking
Phrasal Verb Gap Fill ... Read More
Listening Quizzes
Tuesday August 26, 2003
More than 50 listening quizzes for all levels. Each listening quiz is followed by a short description and the intended listening level.
Business Reading Comprehension
Monday August 25, 2003
Three reading comprehension selections for intermediate to upper-intermediate level business English classes.
Using the Internet to Learn and Teach English for Special Purposes (ESP)
Friday August 22, 2003
One of the problems that faces many English for Specific Purposes (Business English, Vocational English etc.) teachers and students is finding materials specific business English learning needs. By using ... Read More
Starting Points
Thursday August 21, 2003
These pages provide a great guide to the site based on levels. Each resource (grammar, listening, lesson plans) is summarized with links on one page:
Beginner Resources
Lower Intermediate Resources
Intermediate Resources
Upper ... Read More
Intensive Reading Skills
Monday August 18, 2003
We often encourage students to just try to get the gist of reading comprehension. However, there are times when students need to read a text closer. This lesson focuses on ... Read More
Where's the System?
Monday August 11, 2003
This article at the Guardian points to what is often a problem at English schools - the management, not the teaching. Yes, it's true. English teaching is such big ... Read More
Cultural Awareness
Friday August 8, 2003
Speaking English is not only about using proper grammar. To use English effectively, you need to understand the culture in which it is spoken. Here are a number of important ... Read More
Business Trends
Thursday August 7, 2003
Intermediate to upper-intermediate level business lesson focuses on increasing vocabulary used to describe economic trends. Students converse using ready-made graphs and by creating their own graphs.
Core Vocabulary for ... Read More
Focus on 'Like'
Tuesday August 5, 2003
What a confusing little word "like" can be. Verb or preposition? Manner or hobbies? This lesson focuses on getting a grip on the most important uses of this all important ... Read More
Suggestopedia
Tuesday August 5, 2003
I just updated the overview to suggestopedia which includes links to articles discussing the application of suggestopedia in the ESL classroom. There are also some opposing points of view. For ... Read More
Planning Your Course
Friday August 1, 2003
Build a program for your class or private students based on language recycling, a technique that assures long-term communicative success. Use these guidelines to help you decide what should be ... Read More

