Good afternoon!

It's time for us to get started on some Listening Comprehension.

Free Time

After listening, check True or False

1. There are four different age groups that play water polo. -
2. Tyrone wants to join the under 14s class.
3. The under 16s water polo trainers play three time a week.
4. The under 16s players play on Monday and Thursday evening.
5. You need to bring a photo to register to the swimming pool.

Hello

I got to point out, I did not put a lot of pressure on you yesterday, I will not be so gentle today) I have some exercises for you, using the vocabulary from my previous post. Let's do it, while it is still fresh)

Quiz

Listening

                                                 

Hey there,

Summer is at the corner, are we ready with our summer vocabulary? Better make sure, click on the link to get smarter)

                                                    

1. Summer Vocab

2. Vocab Drill -summer

3. ESL- summer

Good evening guys!

Today's special, Memorization tips!!

Here are top 5 tips, follow the links to learn some more!


        1.Assign meaningfulness to things. Elaborate on what you’re learning and apply the knowledge to something important to you: an example your prof used, something you saw in a documentary, or an everyday experience. You probably don’t remember what you wore last Friday, but you can remember what you wore to prom. New information is most strongly encoded when you relate it to information you already know, and encoding is deepest when you assign meaning to new information. The more logical connections you can make to the new information, the stronger the memory.

        2.Learn general and specific later. This method helps with retrieval: if you know a piece of information falls within a broader category, it’s easier to access.
        3.Recite out loud in your own words until you don’t need to refer to your notes.
        4.Teach someone else. Teaching the information to someone else is one of the best ways to learn. If you don’t have a willing listener like a parent or a friend, you can teach the wall (best done behind closed doors!).
        5.Use memory devices. There are many different devices you can use to help memorize information

1.Memory Tips

2.Study Tips

Good morning!

I know it is Monday, nevertheless we got to put on a brave face and do some more reading comprehension!

Good luck!!
Reading

You got to just love Sunday!

Another episode of Extra English, just waiting to impress you)
Have a nice day!

Good evening!

Nope, we are not listening to music today. We are also not doing grammar exercises, you did plenty of those. Instead, we'll do some reading comprehension. 

Read teh text, then do exercises

Good luck!

A street car

TGIF

Do you know what that means?
Anyhow, TGIF stands for: Thank God It's Friday.

Got good news for you, to avoid any further confusion, follow the link below to get acquainted with the most famous acronyms)

Acronyms

An acronym is a word or name formed as an abbreviation from the initial components in a phrase or a word, usually individual letters (as in NATO or laser) and sometimes syllables

Good morning!

Anybody hungry?
Let's revise our Food and Cooking vocabulary with our special youtuber)

Good evening.
I must admit, yesterday's topic was rather difficult, to lay back a bit, we'll listen and learn about Books and Library today, But don't be fooled, it's not all that simple either)

How are you?

Let's talk about a quite well know topic: Politics.
Want it or not, this is vocabulary you should know)

Good Evening!

As for Study Tips, one major problems nowadays is "procrastination".
How to beat it?
Firstly, you have to know what it is, then learn how  to overcome it.

Manage Your Time. Get It All Done.

Follow the link to get more information. 

Procrastination

Rise and Shine

It is time for Sunday's Extra English Episode)

My my my

Saturday morning) 

Kick it off with Easy To  Learn English Songs)

Good morning!

I heard some of you are still struggling with grammar. If you do, click on the link below, there are some graphic comparisons of the English grammar, which makes it easier to understand.

English Tenses – Graphic Comparison
                            

ATTENTION READERS

Got some information for you guys!
Here you are learning and improving your English, what next? I have a suggestion: traveling abroad! Put that English of yours to use! Activate your potential with AIESEC,  an international non-governmental not-for-profit organization that provides young people with leadership development and cross-cultural global internship and volunteer exchange experiences across the globe, with a focus to empower young people so they can make a positive impact on society.
Register on their website, and open yourself to new opportunities! 
                                          

Hello)

I've heard that there are people who are AGAINST the usage of modern tech in classroom. As an argument, here are top 10 reasons to USE technology in educations. Listen to the information, and confront the nay sayers!

It is Monday, a fresh start!

I want to share with top 10 tips of using technology in a classroom.

Grammar Week - Day 7

Last Day of your Grammar Week. I bet you had a lot of information to take in, let's make sure it'll really stick with you. Follow the links, and do the exercises)

1. Relative Pronouns
2. Complex gerunds and infinitives exercises
3. Stative verbs exercises
4. Subjunctive

Grammar Week - Day 6

Grammar Week - Day 5

Grammar Week - Day 4

Grammar Week - Day 3

Grammar Week - Day 2

So, I've been thinking that you are too relaxed.
I am begining "grammar week ".
(grammar videos and exercises, for your own good)

Grammar Week - Day 1

It is Sunday guys!
You know what that means...it is time for another Extra English episode!!

Don't skip the opening part, where Hector and Bridget discuss their overprotective mothers)

How are you doing?

It is Saturday all over again, which means it's time for a bit of fun.
Today's topic of discussion - Ways of Walking. Yep, has to be interesting)

Hello)

It is Friday, and that calls for grocery shopping!!

Shopping and Customer Services. 

Click on the video, and get on learning!

Good afternoon!

Today's topic: Social life!
Learn with a famous youtuber.

Improve your English: Vocabulary Exercise - The EnvironmentDo the exerci...

Improve your English: Vocabulary Exercise - The EnvironmentDo the exerci...:



Environment Exercises from my colleague, Karina. Check it out!

Easy English: Enjoy the nature vocabulary for teens!

Check out Maryana post on Nature!



Easy English: Enjoy the nature vocabulary for teens! 

Enjoy the nature vocabulary for teens!

Good Afternoon!

Got to know everything about your home! Click on the links below, master the grammar, learn the words, they will come in handy!
                                                   

1. Worksheets

2. Activities

3. House-related Vocab

Good evening!

As a Sunday treat, a new episode from Extra English Series. Enjoy!

Saturday!!

That doesn't mean you shouldn't learn something today, but I'll keep it simple. Listen to this short story, pay attention to the pronunciation!

Any culture vultures here?
You got it right, today's topic : Arts and Crafts.
You know the rules, click on the links below for new vocab words, phrases and idioms)

                                  

1. Art Wordlist

2. Crafts Vocab

3. Arts and Crafts

4. Art Idioms

Good afternoon!

You cannot really fit in with the crowd, if you don't have some idioms up your sleeve)
click on the links below, and expand your idom knowledge)

1. Smart Words

2. Idiom dictionary

3. Common idioms

Well hello.

Today things will be a bit different, you are going to listen to a podcast, it is quite a great way to get comfortable with listening to native speakers.

Morning!

I know it is Tuesday morning, early morning, but hey, I want to show you a great way to learn English - by singing! Yep, click on the video, follow the lyrics, learn new words + Perfect Tense. Have fun!

Good afternoon!
Throw your feet back and relax, for I found a TV show that will your improve you English. Cool, yes? Let's begin, learn English with Extra English TV series.

Click on the link to get more)
Extra English Series

Hey,
I posted a few grammar training websites yesterday, in case you had problems solving some grammar exercises, I've decided to guide you straight to some handouts about grammar, so to say, some theoretical material. Go on, and get smarter)

1. English Grammar Secrets

2. Grammar Rules

3. Guide to Grammar and Writing

4. English Grammar Guide

5. Handouts, Grammar Worksheets & Printables

Good morning!
How about a quick grammar brush up? Yep, I know it's only morning, but look at it as the best time to perfect your grammar, as your mind is still fresh)
                                         

1. Self-Study Grammar Quizzes

2. Grammar for learners of English

3. Grammar Training

Your study habits really affect your studies. Read some study tips, and be sure to follow them in order to improve ant study flaws)                                  

You can never know too much, That's is why, I recommend you click on the link below, and read about the 10 of the most Surprising Findings from Psychological Studies. 

Most Surprising Findings 

                                            

Hey.
So we will keep to the topic about the use of modern tech to improve studyin.
Here is a collection of informative websites on the topic.
                               

1. Modern Technology and the Study Habits of Students

2. The Effects of Technology to Students Study Habit

3. Effects of Modern Technology

Hello!
Time for some study tips)
The most effective nowadays, is the use of modern technologies, because of the efficiency, the high tech gadgets, and the fun it adds to studying.

This video is on Higher Modern Studies Study Skills

Hey there 21st century people!
Yep, with the pace that technology is advancing, got to make sure you know all those tech words! Get on studying!
And, how can I not include a video of the technology to come, just because)

1. IELTS Technology Vocabulary

2. TECHNOLOGY

3. Technologies worksheets

4. Science and technology

5. Top Information Technology

Did you know?
A human brain, (when awake) produces enough energy to power a 40 watt lightbulb for 24 hours!
That's science, my dear.
Brush up your science vocabulary and be able to understand more!
                               

1. Science worksheets

2. HeadsUpEnglish - Science

3. Science - for ESL students

4. ESL Science

Good morning!

Did you skip your breakfast? It is the most important meal of the day, you know. In case you need to brush up your food and drinks vocab, here's a video that'll help you.

And just for fun, two links to some food idioms.

Enjoy!)

1.Idiom Connection - Food

2. Idioms and Sayings About Food

"An apple a day, keeps the doctor away."

Yep, today's topic is health) All you need to know, from a headache to other diseases - your health vocabulary just a click away!
                                      

1. Health and Fitness

2. Health and Fitness vocabulary

3. Health Vocabulary: Word List & Games

4. Health, Fitness, and Nutrition

5. Health and Diseases

6. HEALTHY LIFESTYLE VOCABULARY

Let's go shopping!
Learning can be fun, especially when the topic is "Shopping". Great websites on the topic below the picture, plus a great video with shopping vocabulary.

Link number 2, provides a Skype lesson, check it out)

                                           

1. Shopping Vocabulary and Basic Conversation

2. SHOPPING Phrases 

3. Shopping,types of shops

             

Hey there sport lovers!
If you really love sports, click on the video below and you'll learn the "sport vocabulary".

Foe more learning fun, learn sports with El Chavo) 

Culture and free time!!
That's a good way to start Monday off!
Once again, a collection of the best websites on the topic, below the picture)
                                 

1. 120 FREE Customs and Traditions

2. Culture - activities and games

3. learn to talk about your free time

4. Free Time Activities

5. Culture Lessons

Hello!
Dear students, I know your favorite study topics - traveling and tourism! I found the most interesting websites; download worksheets, learn travel idioms and collocations, read texts, listen to the pronunciation of new words... Expand your knowledge of English!

1. Travel English, Tourism and Study Abroad

2. Holidays and Travel

3. Travel Handouts

4. Traveling (worksheets and audio)

5. Travel English

6. Let's talk about tourism 

Hey there!
Today we are focusing on teaching children. Most famous topic: Family

Here are some links to awesome websites with interactive handouts, lots of flashcards, worksheets, and even bingo and worksheet generator! Yep, you can make your own materials and use them in class. Have fun!

  

1. Family Worksheet

2. "Family" exercises

3. Family - Printables

4. Handout Maker !!

5.Printables and Bingo cards

Teaching using Modern Tech

                                   15 Examples of modern Tech

Teaching with Tech

How to use Technology

50 Resources for using Tech

How's it going?

I've decided that today's tip, will be for First Day Teachers, those who have to face their own first day of school. 

Problem # 1: children don't really like school, your task is to let them know that "School is Cool !"

From classroom managing, to how to deal with difficult students, watch this video - teaching advice from Phil Beadle 

(he has a lot of Awards in teaching, so he really knows his stuff:)

Hello again!

It's time for some studying tips. 

Not all of us like to study, or rather the process of studying, actually, a lot has to do with the WAY we are studying.Want to make studying more interesting AND effective at the same time?     

Here are some study tips: 

     1.  Repetition

If you want to remember some information, you can't just read it once, you have to repeat it! and that does not mean reading it 10 times; it means that you read it everyday! That way it'll stick with you.

     2.  Applied Learning

If you have trouble remembering something, think about a way that it applies to something in life. 

     3. Stay organized

This is the key to studying! Create a to-do list, have time set out for studying. If studying is stressful, your brain performance may not be the highest.

    4. Don't procrastinate!

Waiting until the last minute to complete your tasks, not the best idea, in fact you shouldn't even study before going to bed, or late at night. Your brain should be alert, so it could receive all the information, don't wear it down!

Here are two links to websites that provide great study tips. 

Check them out Top Study Tips; Effective Studying

Hey guys, here's a thought, maybe you want to became a blogger? In that case, here's a tutorial video that will get you up and started. But, do make sure you have a purpose and a structured plan for your blog before publishing, don't try to wing it, it may not achieve the result you await)

                

 Here are some tips for a successful blog. 

Spare 7mins of your free time to watch this video, it's quite useful!)

So, how about creating a Podcast? Why? Well, who knows, you may get the hang of it, and became famous one day) But really, it's quite interesting, you can learn to add special sound effects, and other cool stuff. It may actually come in handy some day. My motto: "It never hurts to try...and know stuff"

Here's a quick tutorial video, on "how to..." Now, don't get offended by the title)

You got that boring assignment of creating a presentation? Close that PowerPoint and use the online software Prezi! It is similar to PowerPoint, but much more advanced.

Click on the tutorial video, and become a prezi GENIUS!