Kenneth's ESL Blog October 2007 Archive

NOVA, Japan's largest English school chain, has filed for bankruptcy. NOVA employs approximately 4000 English teachers from around the world. Those teachers - many of whom are waiting for back ... Read More

Shall we get / sit / make / play down to brass tacks? Here are four quizzes that test common English idioms and phrases: Quiz 1 Quiz 2 Quiz 3 Quiz 4

BOO! It's that time of year. Here are some special features for Halloween: Halloween Matching Monsters Vocabulary Game Halloween Traditions Halloween Vocabulary Quiz "The Raven" by Edgar Allan Poe with special vocabulary section

Choose the correct form: I had a quick snack (during / while) the break. This phrase is an example of confusing words pair which you can study. This confusing word ... Read More

The English tip of the day newsletter provides an e-mail each day with an English usage tip with sentence examples. For example: Use the future with "going to" to make ... Read More

It's important to know the right math vocabulary when speaking about mathematics in class. This page provides math vocabulary for basic calculations. If you need some help with numbers, here ... Read More

This advanced level reading comprehension focuses on the life of the famous newsman Joseph Pulitzer. Difficult vocabulary is in bold and explained. The reading selection is then followed-up with a ... Read More

The English word of the day newsletter provides an e-mail each day with a new word, definition, sentence examples and pronunciation link. There is also a Quiz of the Day ... Read More

This 30 question quiz tests a wide variety of financial terms used when talking about finances, wealth and business in general. If you'd like to improve your industry specific vocabulary, ... Read More

These reading comprehension selections are all by the Brothers Grimm and include bold vocabulary highlights for defined words, as well as follow-up comprehension quizzes. The Old Man and the Grandson Doctor ... Read More