1. Home
  2. Education
  3. English as 2nd Language
photo of Kenneth Beare

Kenneth's English as 2nd Language Blog

By Kenneth Beare, About.com Guide to ESL since 1997

Getting Fit

Tuesday October 25, 2005
Do you need to get in shape? Do you know what that means? This dialogue comes with key vocabulary related to physical exercise. This is one of a series of ... Read More

The Brain Connection

Saturday October 22, 2005
Here's a great site for all things concerning multiple intelligence learning (the idea that we learn in all sorts of ways - from listening, smells, physical experiences, etc.). It's called ... Read More

Conditional Statements Lesson Plan

Friday October 14, 2005
Making conditional statements are an important part of fluency. This lesson focuses on helping students improve their recognition of the structure and use it in conversation.

Update on Children's ESL Journal

Wednesday October 12, 2005
I'm quite pleased that this journal of my daughter's progress in ESL is proving quite popular (I am a proud father, after all)! This week, Katherine's teacher, Ms McManus, provides ... Read More

Pronunciation Practice

Monday October 10, 2005
Good pronunciation depends on the ability to accent the correct words and successfully use intonation to make sure you are understood. This feature includes exercises to help you improve your ... Read More

Student Visas to the USA

Wednesday October 5, 2005
If you are interested in studying English in the USA, you may need to get an F-1 student visa. Here is a short overview of what's required for the student ... Read More

The Unavoidable Language

Monday October 3, 2005
The Financial Express provides an interesting editorial about the "Unavoidable Language" - English - discussing other languages' tendency to take on English vocabulary. English terms are creeping into the very fabric ... Read More

Explore English as 2nd Language

More from About.com

  1. Home
  2. Education
  3. English as 2nd Language

©2008 About.com, a part of The New York Times Company.

All rights reserved.