English Language Improvement

Tips to speak English fluently

2010-09-02T04:53:00.000-07:00

To speak English fluently is your goal, that's the reason you want to read this article. Those tips will help you to improve your English fluency:

1-Build your emotion:It's one of the most important steps to speak English fluently but most students forget it, when you are motivated you learn fast and easily. think about building your motivation just before starting to study English (do it each time you want to study English).

2-Study English everyday:If you want to speak English fluently and you study just one day per week, you're totally wrong!A question that you may ask will be: I don't have time to study English everyday, how can I do?it's so simple! take this rule: short time everyday for studying BETTER THAN long time every week.

3-Find material that goes with your level:Each English student has a different level, for example, if you are an intermediate English student, you should find some English material for intermediate students.For example, don't listen to English MP3 where you understand nothing! Just listen to English MP3 where you can understand about 80% or 90%

4-Repeat what you studied:Whenever you want to study English, repeat what you studied the last time. Don't go to a next step until you're comfortable with the actual one.

5-Don't forget new technology:I just made an article where you can learn how to use new technology to improve your English skills.

6-Find some English friends:I call them "English friends". They are students you learn English with. Don't study alone if you have some friends. It can help you to build your emotion which means you learn English fast and easily.

7-Practice English:even if you don't have some friends, practice English alone. Talk about the lessons you just learned, use the new vocabulary, try to make correct sentences...

English pronunciation Improvement

2010-08-29T15:06:00.000-07:00

How To Improve Your English Pronunciation:

Pronouncing every word correctly leads to poor pronunciation!
Good pronunciation comes from stressing the right words - this is because English is a time-stressed language.

Difficulty: Hard
Time Required: Varies

Here's How:
1. Learn the following rules concerning pronunciation.

2. English is considered a stressed language while many other languages are considered syllabic.

3. In other languages, such as French or Italian, each syllable receives equal importance (there is stress, but each syllable has its own length).

4. English pronunciation focuses on specific stressed words while quickly gliding over the other, non-stressed, words.

5. Stressed words are considered content words: Nouns e.g. kitchen, Peter -(most) principal verbs e.g. visit, construct - Adjectives e.g. beautiful, interesting - Adverbs e.g. often, carefull

Improve your English pronunciation:

1. Non-stressed words are considered function words: Determiners e.g. the, a - Auxiliary verbs e.g. am, were - Prepositions e.g. before, of - Conjunctions e.g. but, and - Pronouns e.g. they, she

2. Read the following sentence aloud: The beautiful Mountain appeared transfixed in the distance.

3. Read the following sentence aloud: He can come on Sundays as long as he doesn't have to do any homework in the evening.

4. Notice that the first sentence actually takes about the same time to speak well!

5. Even though the second sentence is approximately 30% longer than the first, the sentences take the same time to speak. This is because there are 5 stressed words in each sentence.

6. Write down a few sentences, or take a few example sentences from a book or exercise.

7. First underline the stressed words, then read aloud focusing on stressing the underlined words and gliding over the non-stressed words.

8. Be surprised at how quickly your pronunciation improves! By focusing on stressed words, non-stressed words and syllables take on their more muted nature.

9. When listening to native speakers, focus on how those speakers stress certain words and begin to copy this.

Tips:
1. Remember that non-stressed words and syllables are often 'swallowed' in English.

2. Always focus on pronouncing stressed words well, non-stressed words can be glided over.

3. Don't focus on pronouncing each word. Focus on the stressed words in each sentence.

Improve your English pronunciation

Irregular Verbs Song

2010-08-18T02:57:00.000-07:00

This is The Irregular Verbs Song:

TAKE (took, TAKen). You SHAKE (shook, SHAken).
WAKE (woke, WOken) to the STYLE Im creAting.
THINK (thought, THOUGHT). SEEK (sought, SOUGHT).
LISten to the LESson that I TEACH (taught, TAUGHT).

Dont SLEEP (slept, SLEPT). I CREEP (crept, CREPT).
I SNEAK (snuck, SNUCK UP). You LEAP (leapt, LEAPT).
I KEEP (kept, KEPT) HAVing FUN.
Im never BEAT (beat, BEAten); I WIN (won, WON).
DO (did, DONE). BeGIN (began, beGUN).
SHOOT (shot, SHOT)—no, I DONT own a GUN.
I LEAD (led, LED) so I can FEED (fed, FED).
the KNOWledge you NEED, STRAIGHT to your HEAD.
When I BRING (brought, BROUGHT) it, you CATCH (caught, CAUGHT) it.
Sit BACKreLAX. Dont FIGHT (fought, FOUGHT) it.

Pleasedont

FREEZE (froze, FROzen) when I SPEAK (spoke, SPOken).
Its REAL. You can FEEL I dont STEAL (stole, STOlen).
I CHOOSE (chose, CHOsen) the VERy best RHYMES and
WRITE (wrote, WRITten) them INto my LINES and
INto your MIND. When we MEET (met, MET)
Ill BET (bet, BET) I wont LET you forGET
(forGOTforGOTten). I GET (got, GOTten)
EVery head NODding. Dont THINK about STOPping
just COME (came, COME).
THIS is hip hop. I dont SING (sang, SUNG).
I STING (stung, STUNG). I CLING (clung, CLUNG).
On EACH and every WORD, you HANG (hung, HUNG).

Its not enough to

DREAM (dreamt, DREAMT); youve got to SPEND (spent, SPENT)
TIME on your GOALS. Please LEND (lent, LENT) me your
EAR. Come NEAR and Ill LAY (laid, LAID)
DOWN this new SOUND that I MAKE (made, MADE).
I HOPE you dont SAY that you THINK its JUNK.
I HOPE you dont THINK that I STINK (stank, STUNK).
If youre THIRSty for ENGlish, come DRINK (drank, DRUNK).
because I SINK (sank, SUNK) ALL compeTItion when they
HEAR (heard, HEARD) that I GIVE (gave, GIVen)
encouragement when I SPIT (spat, SPAT).
Never QUIT (quit, QUIT); dont SIT (sat, SAT).
Yeah, I LIKE it like THAT. Ill even KNEEL (knelt, KNELT).
and BEG you to exPRESS what you FEEL (felt, FELT).

I RISE (rose, RISen) when I DRIVE (drove, DRIVen) through
the BEAT; tap your FEET as you RIDE (rode, RIDden).
Those that HIDE (hid, HIDden) I FIND (found, FOUND).
If you FLEE (fled, FLED) then Ill TRACK you DOWN.

Now you SEE (saw, SEEN) that I MEAN (meant, MEANT)
every WORD of the MESsage that I SEND (sent, SENT).
I SHOW (showed, SHOWN) I can FLY (flew, FLOWN).
Now you KNOW (knew, KNOWN) I SHINE (shone, SHONE).
Ill THROW (threw, THROWN) you the BALL. Its your TURN.
GROW (grew, GROWN) with the VERBS that youve LEARNED.
GRAMmar through LYRics I DRAW (drew, DRAWN).
PEACE to elLS, now I GO (went, GONE)!

English Irregular Verbs Online Test

2010-08-18T02:43:00.000-07:00

First : what is regular verbs?
Regular verbs in English Language consist of three main parts:
first part is caleed : the root form (present),
second part is called : the (simple) past,
third part is called : the past participle.
Regular verbs always have an (-ed) letters ending added always to the root verb for both the simple past and past participle.
Now, what is Irreguar verbs?
Irregular verbs do not follow this pattern above , and instead take on an alternative pattern.
Here is an English Irregular Verbs Online Test:

This free video helps students of English language in learning the past and the present tense forms of many irregular verbs.

Here is the List of Irregular Verbs in English Present Past Past Participle
be was, were been
become became become
begin began begun
blow blew blown
break broke broken
bring brought brought
build built built
burst burst burst
buy bought bought
burst burst burst
catch caught caught
choose chose chosen
come came come
cut cut cut
deal dealt dealt
do did done
drink drank drunk
drive drove driven
eat ate eaten
fall fell fallen
feed fed fed
feel felt felt
fight fought fought
find found found
fly flew flown
forbid forbade forbidden
forget forgot forgotten
forgive forgave forgiven
freeze froze frozen
get got gotten
give gave given
go went gone
grow grew grown
have had had
hear heard heard
hide hid hidden
hold held held
hurt hurt hurt
keep kept kept
know knew known
lay laid laid
lead led led
leave left left
let let let
lie lay lain
lose lost lost
make made made
meet met met
pay paid paid
quit quit quit
read read read
ride rode ridden
run ran run
say said said
see saw seen
seek sought sought
sell sold sold
send sent sent
shake shook shaken
shine shone shone
sing sang sung
sit sat sat
sleep slept slept
speak spoke spoken
spend spent spent
spring sprang sprung
stand stood stood
steal stole stolen
swim swam swum
swing swung swung
take took taken
teach taught taught
tear tore torn
tell told told
think thought thought
throw threw thrown
understand understood understood
wake woke (waked) woken (waked)
wear wore worn
win won won
write wrote written

songs for teaching

2010-08-14T07:18:00.000-07:00

songs for teaching :
Singer : Jennifer Lopez -
Song : Waiting For Tonight
The Album: On the 6
Released:November 16, 1999
Genre:Dance-pop, Disco house

Free Teaching Songs

2010-08-14T07:12:00.000-07:00

Free Teaching Songs :
Here is a Free Teaching Song called "Right here waiting" - Richard Marx -

Its Lyrics Are Here:
Oceans apart day after day
And I slowly go insane
I hear your voice on the line
But it doesn't stop the pain

If I see you next to never
How can we say forever

Wherever you go, whatever you do
I will be right here waiting for you
Whatever it takes or how my heart breaks
I will be right here waiting for you

I took for granted all the times
That I thought would last somehow
I hear the laughter, I taste the tears
But I can't get near you now

Oh can't you see it baby
You've got me goin crazy

Wherever you go, whatever you do
I will be right here waiting for you
Whatever it takes or how my heart breaks
I will be right here waiting for you

I wonder how we can survive this romance
But in the end if I'm with you I'll take the chance

Oh can't you see it baby
You've got me goin crazy

Wherever you go, whatever you do
I will be right here waiting for you
Whatever it takes or how my heart breaks
I will be right here waiting for you

English Listening Test by Songs

2010-07-25T02:29:00.000-07:00

English Listening Test by online english songs: in order to improve your English Listening Skills ,here are some English songs with its lyrics,so you can listen well while you are reading what you hear.you need to wait for a few seconds in order to download the songs,so please be patient,you can reply each song several time after finishing it.We hope this may help your skills in english listening so you can prepare well for any kind of English Listening Test
Haddawy "What Is Love?"

Enrique Iglesias - Bailamos

Enya , Only time

English Language Improvement Web

2009-03-10T06:04:00.000-07:00

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TOEFL iBT PBT Structure and Contents

2009-03-10T06:03:00.000-07:00

TOEFL iBT PBT Structure and Contents:

Free Online English Translation

2009-03-09T03:35:00.001-07:00

Free Online English Translation

English American Slangs Words Dictionary Free Online

2009-02-28T01:35:00.000-08:00

Slang Translations Free Online:
English American Slangs Words Dictionary Free Online
Slang Words, British Slangs, Australian Slangs, Internet Slangs, Urban Slangs
(e.g. write :hafta)

TOEFL Writing Section Samples - Topics

2009-02-27T23:36:00.002-08:00

TOEFL Writing Section Samples: - Topics-

TOEFL Writing Topics

1. People attend school for many different reasons (for example, expanded knowledge, societal awareness, and enhanced interpersonal relationships). Why do you think people decide to go to school? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.

2. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Coaches are the best teachers. Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.

3. Nowadays, with the invention of the microwave and with the popularity of fast food restaurants, food has become easier to prepare than ever. Do you think microwave ovens and fast food restaurants are beneficial to society? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.

4. It has been said, "Not all learning takes place in the classroom." Compare and contrast knowledge gained from personal experience with knowledge gained from classroom instruction. In your opinion, which source is more important? Why?

5. Your government has announced that it wishes to build a military base near your community. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of this new influence on your community. Do you support or oppose the military base?

6. If you could change one important thing about your country, what would you change? Use reasons and specific examples to support your answer.

7. How does advertising influence people's behavior? Use reasons and specific examples to support your answer.

8. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? The invention of the Internet has had negative effects on your civilization. Use specific reasons and examples to support your opinion.

9. Some students prefer to attend a small university. Others prefer to attend a big university. Discuss the advantages of each. Then indicate which type of university you prefer? Use specific reasons and details to support your answer.

10."When people succeed in life, it is because of hard work. Being lucky has nothing to do with success in life." Do you agree or disagree with the quotation above? Use specific reasons and examples to explain your position.

11. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Universities should give the same amount of money to their students' sports activities as they give to their university libraries. Use specific reasons and examples to support your opinion.

12. Many people visit museums when they travel to new places. Why do you think people visit museums? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.

13. Some people prefer to eat at food stands or restaurants. Other people prefer to prepare and eat food at home. Which do you prefer? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.

14. Some people believe that university students should be required to attend classes. Others believe that going to classes should be optional for students. Which point of view do you agree with? Use specific reasons and details to explain your answer.

15. Neighbors are the people who live near us. In your opinion, what are the qualities of a good neighbor? Use specific details and examples in your answer.

16. It has recently been announced that a new restaurant may be built in your neighborhood. Do you support or oppose this plan? Why? Use specific reasons and details to support your answer.

17. Some people think that they can learn better by themselves than with a teacher. Others think that it is always better to have a teacher. Which do you prefer? Use specific reasons to develop your essay.

18. What are some important qualities of a good supervisor (boss)? Use specific details and examples to explain why these qualities are important.

19. Should governments spend more money on improving roads and highways, or should governments spend more money on improving public transportation (buses, trains, subways)? Why? Use specific reasons and details to develop your essay.

20. Some people prefer to cook at home. Other people prefer to eat out. Which do you prefer? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.

21. It is better for children to grow up in the countryside than in a big city. Do you agree or disagree? Use specific reasons and examples to develop your essay.

22. In general, people are living longer now. Discuss the causes of this phenomenon. Use specific reasons and details to develop your essay.

23. We all work or will work in our jobs with many different kinds of people. In your opinion, what are some important characteristics of a co-worker (someone you work closely with)? Use reasons and specific examples to explain why these characteristics are important.

24. In some countries, teenagers have jobs while they are still students. Do you think this is a good idea? Support your opinion by using specific reasons and details.

25. A person you know is planning to move to your town or city. What do you think this person would like and dislike about living in your town or city? Why? Use specific reasons and details to develop your essay.

26. It has recently been announced that a large shopping center may be built in your neighborhood. Do you support or oppose this plan? Why? Use specific reasons and details to support your answer.

27. It has recently been announced that a new movie theater may be built in your neighborhood. Do you support or oppose this plan? Why? Use specific reasons and details to support your answer.

28. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? People should sometimes do things that they do not enjoy doing. Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.

29. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Television, newspapers, magazines, and other media pay too much attention to the personal lives of famous people such as public figures and celebrities. Use specific reasons and details to explain your opinion.

30. Some people believe that the Earth is being harmed (damaged) by human activity. Others feel that human activity makes the Earth a better place to live. What is your opinion? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.

31. It has recently been announced that a new high school may be built in your community. Do you support or oppose this plan? Why? Use specific reasons and details in your answer.

32. Some people spend their entire lives in one place. Others move a number of times throughout their lives, looking for a better job, house, community, or even climate. Which do you prefer: staying in one place or moving in search of another place? Use reasons and specific examples to support your opinion.

33. Is it better to enjoy your money when you earn it or is it better to save your money for some time in the future? Use specific reasons and examples to support your opinion.

34. You have received a gift of money. The money is enough to buy either a piece of jewelry you like or tickets to a concert you want to attend. Which would you buy? Use specific reasons and details to support your answer.

35. Businesses should hire employees for their entire lives. Do you agree or disagree? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.

36. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Attending a live performance (for example, a play, concert, or sporting event) is more enjoyable than watching the same event on television. Use specific reasons and examples to support your opinion.

37. Choose one of the following transportation vehicles and explain why you think it has changed people's lives.• automobiles• bicycles• airplanes. Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.

38 Do you agree or disagree that progress is always good? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.

39. Learning about the past has no value for those of us living in the present. Do you agree or disagree? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.

40. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? With the help of technology, students nowadays can learn more information and learn it more quickly. Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.

41. The expression "Never, never give up" means to keep trying and never stop working for your goals. Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.

42. Some people think that human needs for farmland, housing, and industry are more important than saving land for endangered animals. Do you agree or disagree with this point of view? Why or why not? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.

43. What is a very important skill a person should learn in order to be successful in the world today? Choose one skill and use specific reasons and examples to support your choice.

44. Why do you think some people are attracted to dangerous sports or other dangerous activities? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.

45. Some people like to travel with a companion. Other people prefer to travel alone. Which do you prefer? Use specific reasons and examples to support your choice.

46. Some people prefer to get up early in the morning and start the day's work. Others prefer to get up later in the day and work until late at night. Which do you prefer? Use specific reasons and examples to support your choice.

47. What are the important qualities of a good son or daughter? Have these qualities changed or remained the same over time in your culture? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.

48. Some people prefer to work for a large company. Others prefer to work for a small company. Which would you prefer? Use specific reasons and details to support your choice.

49. People work because they need money to live. What are some other reasons that people work? Discuss one or more of these reasons. Use specific examples and details to support your answer.

50. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Face-to-face communication is better than other types of communication, such as letters, E-mail, or telephone calls. Use specific reasons and details to support your answer.

51. Some people like to do only what they already do well. Other people prefer to try new things and take risks. Which do you prefer? Use specific reasons and examples to support your choice.

52. Some people believe that success in life comes from taking risks or chances. Others believe that success results from careful planning. In your opinion, what does success come from? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.

53. What change would make your hometown more appealing to people your age? Use specific reasons and examples to support your opinion.

54. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? The most important aspect of a job is the money a person earns. Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.

55. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? One should never judge a person by external appearances. Use specific reasons and details to support your answer.

56. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? A person should never make an important decision alone. Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.

57. A company is going to give some money either to support the arts or to protect the environment. Which do you think the company should choose? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.

58. Some movies are serious, designed to make the audience think. Other movies are designed primarily to amuse and entertain. Which type of movie do you prefer? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.

59. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Businesses should do anything they can to make a profit. Use specific reasons and examples to support your position.

60. Some people are always in a hurry to go places and get things done. Other people prefer to take their time and live life at a slower pace. Which do you prefer? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.

61. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Games are as important for adults as they are for children. Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.

62. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Parents or other adult relatives should make important decisions for their older (15 to 18year-old) teenage children. Use specific reasons and examples to support your opinion.

63. What do you want most in a friend someone who is intelligent, or someone who has a sense of humor, or someone who is reliable? Which one of these characteristics is most important to you? Use reasons and specific examples to explain your choice.

64. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Most experiences in our lives that seemed difficult at the time become valuable lessons for the future. Use reasons and specific examples to support our answer. Some people prefer to work for themselves or own a business.

65. Others prefer to work for an employer. Would you rather be self-employed, work for someone else, or own a business? Use specific reasons to explain your choice.

66. Should a city try to preserve its old, historic buildings or destroy them and replace them with modern buildings? Use specific reasons and examples to support your opinion.

67. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Classmates are a more important influence than parents on a child's success in school. Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.

68. If you were an employer, which kind of worker would you prefer to hire: an inexperienced worker at a lower salary or an experienced worker at a higher salary? Use specific reasons and details to support your answer.

69. Many teachers assign homework to students every day. Do you think that daily homework is necessary for students? Use specific reasons and details to support your answer.

70. If you could study a subject that you have never had the opportunity to study, what would you choose? Explain your choice, using specific reasons and details.

71. Some people think that the automobile has improved modern life. Others think that the automobile has caused serious problems. What is your opinion? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.

72. Which would you choose: a high-paying job with long hours that would give you little time with family and friends or a lower-paying job with shorter hours that would give you more time with family and friends? Explain your choice, using specific reasons and details.

73. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Grades (marks) encourage students to learn. Use specific reasons and examples to support your opinion.

74. Some people say that computers have made life easier and more convenient. Other people say that computers have made life more complex and stressful. What is your opinion? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.

75. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? The best way to travel is in a group led by a tour guide. Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.

76. Some universities require students to take classes in many subjects. Other universities require students to specialize in one subject. Which is better? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.

77. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Children should begin learning a foreign language as soon as they start school. Use specific reasons and examples to support your position.

78. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Boys and girls should attend separate schools. Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.

79. Is it more important to be able to work with a group of people on a team or to work independently? Use reasons and specific examples to support your answer.

80. Your city has decided to build a statue or monument to honor a famous person in your country. Who would you choose? Use reasons and specific examples to support your choice.

81. Describe a custom from your country that you would like people from other countries to adopt. Explain your choice, using specific reasons and examples.

82. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Technology has made the world a better place to live. Use specific reasons and examples to support your opinion.

83. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Advertising can tell you a lot about a country. Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.

84. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Modern technology is creating a single world culture. Use specific reasons and examples to support your opinion.

85. Some people say that the Internet provides people with a lot of valuable information. Others think access to so much information creates problems. Which view do you agree with? Use specific reasons and examples to support your opinion.

86. A foreign visitor has only one day to spend in your country. Where should this visitor go on that day? Why? Use specific reasons and details to support your choice.

87. If you could go back to some time and place in the past, when and where would you go? Why? Use specific reasons and details to support your choice.

88. What discovery in the last 100 years has been most beneficial for people in your country? Use specific reasons and examples to support your choice.

89. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Telephones and E-mail have made communication between people less personal. Use specific reasons and examples to support your opinion.

90. If you could travel back in time to meet a famous person from history, what person would you like to meet? Use specific reasons and examples to support your choice.

91. If you could meet a famous entertainer or athlete, who would that be, and why? Use specific reasons and examples to support your choice.

92. If you could ask a famous person one question, what would you ask? Why? Use specific reasons and details to support your answer.

93. Some people prefer to live in places that have the same weather or climate all year long. Others like to live in areas where the weather changes several times a year. Which do you prefer? Use specific reasons and examples to support your choice.

94. Many students have to live with roommates while going to school or university. What are some of the important qualities of a good roommate? Use specific reasons and examples to explain why these qualities are important.

95. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Dancing plays an important role in a culture. Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.

96. Some people think governments should spend as much money as possible exploring outer space (for example, traveling to the Moon and to other planets). Other people disagree and think governments should spend this money for our basic needs on Earth. Which of these two opinions do you agree with? Use specific reasons and details to support your answer.

97. People have different ways of escaping the stress and difficulties of modern life. Some read; some exercise; others work in their gardens. What do you think are the best ways of reducing stress? Use specific details and examples in your answer.

98. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Teachers should be paid according to how much their students learn. Give specific reasons and examples to support your opinion.

99. If you were asked to send one thing representing your country to an international exhibition, what would you choose? Why? Use specific reasons and details to explain your choice.

100. You have been told that dormitory rooms at your university must be shared by two students. Would you rather have the university assign a student to share a room with you, or would you rather choose your own roommate? Use specific reasons and details to explain your answer.

101. Some people think that governments should spend as much money as possible on developing or buying computer technology. Other people disagree and think that this money should be spent on more basic needs. Which one of these opinions do you agree with? Use specific reasons and details to support your answer.

102. Some people like doing work by hand. Others prefer using machines. Which do you prefer? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.

103. Schools should ask students to evaluate their teachers. Do you agree or disagree? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.

104. In your opinion, what is the most important characteristic (for example, honesty, intelligence, a sense of humor) that a person can have to be successful in life? Use specific reasons and examples from yourexperience to explain your answer. When you write your answer, you are not limited to the examples listed in the question.

105. It is generally agreed that society benefits from the work of its members. Compare the contributions of artists to society with the contributions of scientists to society. Which type of contribution do you think is valued more by your society? Give specific reasons to support your answer.

106. Students at universities often have a choice of places to live. They may choose to live in university dormitories, or they may choose to live in apartments in the community. Compare the advantages of living in university housing with the advantages of living in an apartment in the community. Where would you prefer to live? Give reasons for your preference.

107. You need to travel from your home to a place 40 miles (64 kilometers) away. Compare the different kinds of transportation you could use. Tell which method of travel you would choose. Give specific reasons for your choice.

108. Some people believe that a college or university education should be available to all students. Others believe that higher education should be available only to good students. Discuss these views. Which view do you agree with? Explain why.

109. Some people believe that the best way of learning about life is by listening to the advice of family and friends. Other people believe that the best way of learning about life is through personal experience. Compare the advantages of these two different ways of learning about life. Which do you think is preferable? Use specific examples to support your preference.

110. When people move to another country, some of them decide to follow the customs of the new country. Others prefer to keep their own customs. Compare these two choices. Which one do you prefer? Support your answer with specific details.

111. Some people prefer to spend most of their time alone. Others like to be with friends most of the time. Do you prefer to spend your time alone or with friends? Use specific reasons to support your answer.

112. Some people prefer to spend time with one or two close friends. Others choose to spend time with a large number of friends. Compare the advantages of each choice. Which of these two ways of spending time do you prefer? Use specific reasons to support your answer.

113. Some people think that children should begin their formal education at a very early age and should spend most of their time on school studies. Others believe that young children should spend most of their time playing. Compare these two views. Which view do you agree with? Why?

114. The government has announced that it plans to build a new university. Some people think that your community would be a good place to locate the university. Compare the advantages and disadvantages of establishing a new university in your community. Use specific details in your discussion.

115. Some people think that the family is the most important influence on young adults. Other people think that friends are the most important influence on young adults. Which view do you agree with? Use examples to support your position.

116. Some people prefer to plan activities for their free time very carefully. Others choose not to make any plans at all for their free time. Compare the benefits of planning free-time activities with the benefits of not making plans. Which do you prefer - planning or not planning for your leisure time? Use specific reasons and examples to explain your choice.

117. People learn in different ways. Some people learn by doing things; other people learn by reading about things; others learn by listening to people talk about things. Which of these methods of learning is best for you? Use specific examples to support your choice.

118. Some people choose friends who are different from themselves. Others choose friends who are similar to themselves. Compare the advantages of having friends who are different from you with the advantages of having friends who are similar to you. Which kind of friend do you prefer for yourself? Why?

119. Some people enjoy change, and they look forward to new experiences. Others like their lives to stay the same, and they do not change their usual habits. Compare these two approaches to life. Which approach do you prefer? Explain why.

120. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? People behave differently when they wear different clothes. Do you agree that different clothes influence the way people behave? Use specific examples to support your answer.

121. Decisions can be made quickly, or they can be made after careful thought. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? The decisions that people make quickly are always wrong. Use reasons and specific examples to support your opinion.

122. Some people trust their first impressions about a person's character because they believe these judgments are generally correct. Other people do not judge a person's character quickly because they believe first impressions are often wrong. Compare these two attitudes. Which attitude do you agree with? Support your choice with specific examples.

123. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? People are never satisfied with what they have; they always want something more or something different. Use specific reasons to support your answer.

124. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? People should read only those books that are about real events, real people, and established facts. Use specific reasons and details to support your opinion.

125. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? It is more important for students to study history and literature than it is for them to study science and mathematics. Use specific reasons and examples to support your opinion.

126. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? All students should be required to study art and music in secondary school. Use specific reasons to support your answer.

127. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? There is nothing that young people can teach older people. Use specific reasons and examples to support your position.

128. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Reading fiction (such as novels and short stories) is more enjoyable than watching movies. Use specific reasons and examples to explain your position.

129. Some people say that physical exercise should be a required part of every school day. Other people believe that students should spend the whole school day on academic studies. Which opinion do you agree with? Use specific reasons and details to support your answer.

130. A university plans to develop a new research center in your country. Some people want a center for business research. Other people want a center for research in agriculture (farming). Which of these two kinds of research centers do you recommend for your country? Use specific reasons in your recommendation.

131. Some young children spend a great amount of their time practicing sports. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of this. Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.

132. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Only people who earn a lot of money are successful. Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.

133. If you could invent something new, what product would you develop? Use specific details to explain why this invention is needed.

134. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? A person's childhood years (the time from birth to twelve years of age) are the most important years of a person's life. Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.

135. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Children should be required to help with household tasks as soon as they are able to do so. Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.

136. Some high schools require all students to wear school uniforms. Other high schools permit students to decide what to wear to school. Which of these two school policies do you think is better? Use specific reasons and examples to support your opinion.

137. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Playing a game is fun only when you win. Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.

138. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? High schools should allow students to study the courses that students want to study. Use specific reasons and examples to support your opinion.

139. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? It is better to be a member of a group than to be the leader of a group. Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.

140. What do you consider to be the most important room in a house? Why is this room more important to you than any other room? Use specific reasons and examples to support your opinion.

141. Some items (such as clothes or furniture) can be made by hand or by machine. Which do you prefer - items made by hand or items made by machine? Use reasons and specific examples to explain your choice.

142. If you could make one important change in a school that you attended, what change would you make? Use reasons and specific examples to support your answer.

143. A gift (such as a camera, a soccer ball, or an animal) can contribute to a child's development. What gift would you give to help a child develop? Why? Use reasons and specific examples to support your choice.

144. Some people believe that students should be given one long vacation each year. Others believe that students should have several short vacations throughout the year. Which viewpoint do you agree with? Use specific reasons and examples to support your choice.

145. Would you prefer to live in a traditional house or in a modern apartment building? Use specific reasons and details to support your choice.

146.Some people say that advertising encourages us to buy things we really do not need. Others say that advertisements tell us about new products that may improve our lives. Which viewpoint do you agree with? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.

147. Some people prefer to spend their free time outdoors. Other people prefer to spend their leisure time indoors. Would you prefer to be outside or would you prefer to be inside for your leisure activities? Use specific reasons and examples to explain your choice.

148. Your school has received a gift of money. What do you think is the best way for your school to spend this money? Use specific reasons and details to support your choice.

149. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Playing games teaches us about life. Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.

150. Imagine that you have received some land to use as you wish. How would you use this land? Use specific details to explain your answer.

151. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Watching television is bad for children. Use specific details and examples to support your answer.

152. What is the most important animal in your country? Why is the animal important? Use reasons and specific details to explain your answer.

153. Many parts of the world are losing important natural resources, such as forests, animals, or clean water. Choose one resource that is disappearing and explain why it needs to be saved. Use specific reasons and examples to support your opinion.

154. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? A zoo has no useful purpose. Use specific reasons and examples to explain your answer. In some countries, people are no longer allowed to smoke in many public places and office buildings. Do you think this is a good rule or a bad rule? Use specific reasons and details to support your position.

155. Plants can provide food, shelter, clothing, or medicine. What is one kind of plant that is important to you or the people in your country? Use specific reasons and details to explain your choice.

156. You have the opportunity to visit a foreign country for two weeks. Which country would you like to visit? Use specific reasons and details to explain your choice.

157. In the future, students may have the choice of studying at home by using technology such as computers or television or of studying at traditional schools. Which would you prefer? Use reasons and specific details to explain your choice.

158. When famous people such as actors, athletes and rock stars give their opinions, many people listen. Do you think we should pay attention to these opinions? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.

159. The twentieth century saw great change. In your opinion, what is one change that should be remembered about the twentieth century? Use specific reasons and details to explain your choice.

160. When people need to complain about a product or poor service, some prefer to complain in writing and others prefer to complain in person. Which way do you prefer? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.

161. People remember special gifts or presents that they have received. Why? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer. Some famous athletes and entertainers earn millions of dollars every year. Do you think these people deserve such high salaries? Use specific reasons and examples to support your opinion.

162. Is the ability to read and write more important today than in the past? Why or why not? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.

163. People do many different things to stay healthy. What do you do for good health? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.

164. You have decided to give several hours of your time each month to improve the community where you live. What is one thing you will do to improve your community? Why? Use specific reasons and details to explain your choice.

165. People recognize a difference between children and adults. What events (experiences or ceremonies) make a person an adult? Use specific reasons and examples to explain your answer.

166. Your school has enough money to purchase either computers for students or books for the library. Which should your school choose to buy -computers or books? Use specific reasons and examples to support your recommendation.

167. Many students choose to attend schools or universities outside their home countries. Why do some students study abroad? Use specific reasons and details to explain your answer.

168. People listen to music for different reasons and at different times. Why is music important to many people? Use specific reasons and examples to support your choice.

169. Groups or organizations are an important part of some people's lives. Why are groups or organizations important to people? Use specific reasons and examples to explain your answer.

170. Imagine that you are preparing for a trip. You plan to be away from your home for a year. In addition to clothing and personal care items, you can take one additional thing. What would you take and why? Use specific reasons and details to support your choice.

171. When students move to a new school, they sometimes face problems. How can schools help these students with their problems? Use specific reasons and examples to explain your answer.

172. It is sometimes said that borrowing money from a friend can harm or damage the friendship. Do you agree? Why or why not? Use reasons and specific examples to explain your answer.

173. Every generation of people is different in important ways. How is your generation different from your parents' generation? Use specific reasons and examples to explain your answer.

174. Some students like classes where teachers lecture (do all of the talking) in class. Other students prefer classes where the students do some of the talking. Which type of class do you prefer? Give specific reasons and details to support your choice.

175. Holidays honor people or events. If you could create a new holiday, what person or event would it honor and how would you want people to celebrate it? Use specific reasons and details to support your answer.

176. A friend of yours has received some money and plans to use all of it either• to go on vacation• to buy a carYour friend has asked you for advice. Compare your friend's two choices and explain which one you think your friend should choose. Use specific reasons and details to support your choice.

177. The 21st century has begun. What changes do you think this new century will bring? Use examples and details in your answer. What are some of the qualities of a good parent? Use specific details and examples to explain your answer.

178. Movies are popular all over the world. Explain why movies are so popular. Use reasons and specific examples to support your answer. In your country, is there more need for land to be left in its natural condition or is there more need for land to be developed for housing and industry? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.

179. Many people have a close relationship with their pets. These people treat their birds, cats, or other animals as members of their family. In your opinion, are such relationships good? Why or why not? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.

180. Films can tell us a lot about the country where they were made. What have you learned about a country from watching its movies? Use specific examples and details to support your response.

181. Some students prefer to study alone. Others prefer to study with a group of students. Which do you prefer? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.

182. You have enough money to purchase either a house or a business. Which would you choose to buy? Give specific reasons to explain your choice.

TOEFL iBT Writing Section

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TOEFL iBT Writing Section:
The Writing Section consists of two tasks, one integrated task and one independent task. In the integrated task, students must read an academic passage, listen to an academic passage, and write about how the ideas in the two passages are related. In the independent task, students must write a personal essay.

So,the writing section consists of two different parts:
first, you will be presented one integrated assignment combining reading, listening and writing, taking 20 minutes of time. You can read the assignment in 3 minites, listen two minutes and write about 15 minutes.
Secondly, you will have a separate assignment with a total time of 20 minutes,
resulting in a total of 50 minutes for two assignments in this section of the TOEFL.

TOEFL iBT Reading Comprehension

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TOEFL iBT Reading Comprehension Section:

The reading section consists of 3-5 long passages and questions about the passages. The passages are on academic topics; they are the kind of material that might be found in an undergraduate university textbook. Students answer questions about main ideas, details, inferences, sentence restatements, sentence insertion, vocabulary, function and overall ideas. New types of questions in the iBT require paraphrasing, filling out tables, or completing summaries. Generally prior knowledge of the subject under discussion is not necessary to come to the correct answer, though a priori knowledge may help.

So,the reading type consists of 3-5 passages of about 700 words and 12-14 questions each. All in all, there are about 50 questions in the reading section that have to be answered in 60-100 minutes. {{{{{{ 20 minutes / passages }}}}}

TOEFL iBT Speaking Section

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TOEFL iBT Speaking Section consists of six tasks, two independent tasks and four integrated tasks. In the two independent tasks, students must answer opinion questions about some aspect of academic life. In two integrated reading, listening, and speaking tasks, students must read a passage, listen to a passage, and speak about how the ideas in the two passages are related. In two integrated listening and speaking tasks, students must listen to long passages and then summarize and offer opinions on the information in the passages. Test takers are expected to convey information, explain ideas, and defend opinions clearly, coherently, and accurately.

So,the speaking section consists of three different parts: within the first you would have to prepare about 15 seconds to answer for about 45 seconds. (independent Q) Secondly, you will be presented two integrated assignments that combine reading, listening and speaking: you can prepare for 30 seconds and speak for 60 seconds. Thirdly, you will be presented another two integrated assignments that combine listening and speaking with a preparation time of 20 seconds and answer times of 60 seconds. So all in all, in the speaking section you will be presented 6 questions which have to be answered ini 20 minutes.

TOEFL iBT listening Comprehension

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TOEFL iBT listening Comprehension part consists of six long passages and questions about the passages. The passages consist of two student conversations and four academic lectures or discussions. The questions ask the students to determine main ideas, details, function, stance, inferences, and overall organization.

4-6 lectures each of about 500-800 words and 6 questions with a total of about 30 questions.

2-3 conversations each of about 3 minutes long (12-25 changes of speaking person) with about 5 questions each with a total of 12 questions all together.

So the listening part consists of at least 40 questions that have to be answered within 60-90 minutes.

BRITISH ENGLISH v/s AMERICAN ENGLISH

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BRITISH ENGLISH--------------------------AMERICAN ENGLISH
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AUTUMN ---------------------------------------------- FALL
BAG ------------------------------------------------- SACK
BARRISTOR ---------------------------------------- LAWYER
BISCUIT ------------------------------------------- COOKIE
CAR PARK ------------------------------------- PARKING LOT
CASHIER ------------------------------------------- TELLER
CHEMIST'S SHOP ------------------------------- DRUG STORE
CRISPS ---------------------------------------------- CHIPS
CROSSROADS ------------------------------- INTERSECTION
CUPBOARD ----------------------------------------- CLOSET
CURTAINS ----------------------------------------- DRAPES
DIALING CODE ---------------------------------- AREA CODE
DUSTBIN ------------------------------------ GARBAGE PAIL
FRYING PAN ---------------------------------------- SKILLET
GEAR LEVER ------------------------------------- GEAR SHIFT
HANDBAG ------------------------------- POCKETBOOK, PURSE
HOUSEWIFE ------------------------------------ HOUSEMAKER
INFLUENZA ---------------------------------------- GRIPPE
JAM ----------------------------------------------- JELLY
JUG --------------------------------------------- PITCHER
LIFT ------------------------------------------- ELEVATOR
LORRY --------------------------------------------- TRUCK
MAIZE ---------------------------------------------- CORN
NAPPY -------------------------------------------- DIAPER
PAVEMENT --------------------------------------- SIDEWALK
PETROL ---------------------------------------------- GAS
PETROL STATION ------------------------- FILLILNG STATION
POST CODE --------------------------------------- ZIPCODE
QUEUE ---------------------------------------------- LINE
RUBBISH ----------------------------------------- GARBAGE
SWEETS -------------------------------------------- CANDY
TELEPHONE BOX ------------------------------- PHONE BOOTH
TOILET ----------------------------------------- RESTROOM
TIMETABLE -------------------------------------- SCHEDULE
TORCH ---------------------------------------- FLASHLIGHT
TROUSERS ------------------------------------------ PANTS
WAISTCOAT ------------------------------------------ VEST
WINDSCREEN ----------------------------------- WINDSHIELD

English Language Teaching Video 95

2008-08-23T01:15:00.001-07:00

Lesson 95 : An English Lesson on Sarcasm.
In this lesson I explain three common ways Americans can be sarcastic. The point of this lesson is to help students of English recognize sarcasm when it is used in oral speech.

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English Language Teaching Video 94

2008-08-23T01:14:00.003-07:00

Lesson 94 : Basic English Grammar 2 - IN/ON as prepositions of time.
A grammar lesson for all levels. Topic: IN and ON as prepositions of time.

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English Language Teaching Video 93

2008-08-23T01:14:00.001-07:00

Lesson 93 : Basic English Grammar 1 - IT'S/ ITS.
A grammar lesson for the all levels. Topic: The difference between IT'S and ITS.

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English Language Teaching Video 92

2008-08-23T01:13:00.003-07:00

Lesson 92 : English Mini Lesson 6 - Memorial Day.
Topic: Memorial Day. This lesson explains the importance of Memorial Day to Americans. Vocabulary may challenge the beginner, but ALL LEVELS can benefit. The lesson helps develop oral reading skills, and it can be used as a pronunciation model. The highlight is a mini lesson on the verb REMEMBER.

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English Language Teaching Video 91

2008-08-23T01:13:00.001-07:00

Lesson 91 : English Mini Lesson 5 - Mother's Day.
Topic: Mother's Day. This lesson focuses on American family and culture. A full transcript is provided at the end so that ALL LEVELS can benefit. The lesson helps develop listening skills, and it can be used as a pronunciation model.

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English Language Teaching Video 90

2008-08-23T01:12:00.003-07:00

Lesson 90 : English Mini Lesson 4 - Sneezing.
Topic: Sneezing. (No, I'm not joking!) This lesson focuses on culture and etiquette. A full transcript is provided so that ALL LEVELS can benefit. The lesson will also help viewers practice their listening skills, and it can be used as a pronunciation model.

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English Language Teaching Video 89

2008-08-23T01:12:00.001-07:00

Lesson 89 : English Mini Lesson 3 - April Fools' Day.
A short lesson about the holiday Americans celebrate on April 1. Learn new expressions related to joking.

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English Language Teaching Video 88

2008-08-23T01:11:00.003-07:00

Lesson 88 : English Mini Lesson 2 - Easter.
A short lesson on Easter. (It's just a little over a minute!) Find out how some Americans celebrate this holiday, and learn one proverb related to a key symbol of Easter: the egg.

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English Language Teaching Video 87

2008-08-23T01:11:00.001-07:00

Lesson 87 : English Mini Lesson 1 - Leap Year.
A new category of videos: mini lessons. Topic: Leap Year. Learn a common rhyme about the months of the year.

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English Language Teaching Video 86

2008-08-23T01:10:00.003-07:00

Lesson 86 : English Vocabulary - INDEPENDENCE DAY - (12b).
PART TWO of a lesson in two parts. TOPIC: Independence Day. Vocabulary is presented in the context of U.S. history.

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English Language Teaching Video 85

2008-08-23T01:10:00.001-07:00

Lesson 85 : English Vocabulary - INDEPENDENCE DAY -(12a).
PART ONE of a lesson in two parts. TOPIC: Independence Day. Vocabulary is presented in the context of U.S. history.

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English Language Teaching Video 84

2008-08-23T01:09:00.003-07:00

Lesson 84 : English Vocabulary - FATHER'S DAY -(11b).
PART TWO of a lesson in TWO parts. Topic: Father's Day. Language Focus: set phrases with "make".

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English Language Teaching Video 83

2008-08-23T01:09:00.001-07:00

Lesson 83 : English Vocabulary - FATHER'S DAY - (11a).
PART ONE of a lesson in TWO parts. Topic: Father's Day. Language Focus: set phrases with "make".

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English Language Teaching Video 82

2008-08-23T01:08:00.001-07:00

Lesson 82 : English Pronunciation - INTONATION - (10d).
PART FOUR of a lesson in FOUR parts. Topic: Falling and Rising Intonation. Part FOUR offers practice with intonation in questions. Viewers can also strengthen their ability to comprehend what different intonation patterns communicate. Tips for more natural intonation are shared.

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English Language Teaching Video 81

2008-08-23T01:07:00.002-07:00

Lesson 81 : English Pronunciation - INTONATION - (10c).
PART THREE of a lesson in FOUR parts. Topic: Falling and Rising Intonation. Part THREE presents the second intonation pattern: rising intonation. Exercises follow.

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English Language Teaching Video 80

2008-08-23T01:07:00.001-07:00

Lesson 80 : English Pronunciation - INTONATION - (10b).
PART TWO of a lesson in FOUR parts. Topic: Falling and Rising Intonation. Part TWO offers practice with falling intonation.

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English Language Teaching Video 79

2008-08-23T01:06:00.002-07:00

Lesson 79 : English Pronunciation - INTONATION -(10a).
PART ONE of a lesson in FOUR parts. Topic: Falling and Rising Intonation. Part ONE explains what intonation is in general and presents the first intonation pattern: falling intonation.

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English Language Teaching Video 78

2008-08-23T01:06:00.001-07:00

Lesson 78 : Message From our teacher ( July 2008 ).
A short personal message from our teacher.

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English Vocabulary - Saint Patrick's Day -(10).
Topic: A lesson in honor of St. Patrick's Day, March 17. Three new expressions for the advanced English language learner.

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English Language Teaching Video 77

2008-08-23T01:05:00.001-07:00

Lesson 77 : February message from our teacher.
A short message to say thank you to those who are watching our English teaching videos.

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English Pronunciation - ADVANCED STRESS PATTERNS -(9c).
PART THREE of a lesson in THREE parts. Topic: Stress in phrases and sentences. Part C offers general practice with rhythm, helping learners begin to transfer oral reading skills to free speech.

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English Language Teaching Video 76

2008-08-23T01:03:00.001-07:00

Lesson 76 : Baotou Winter Wonderland -1.
Snow scenes around Baotou. Filmed in December 2006. Back in the early days of our editing. If you are wondering why the picture seems jumpy, it is because our camera at that time only shot at 17 frames per second. These days our videos are shot at 30fps, thus giving a much smoother and constant picture motion.

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English Pronunciation - ADVANCED STRESS PATTERNS -(9b).
PART TWO of a lesson in THREE parts. Topic: Stress in phrases and sentences. Part B presents two new rhythmic patterns to practice.

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English Language Teaching Video 75

2008-08-23T01:02:00.002-07:00

Lesson 75 : Learning English.
Another week has gone by. This is our second clip where we talk about methods of improving your English.

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English Pronunciation - ADVANCED STRESS PATTERNS -(9a).
PART ONE of a lesson in THREE parts. Topic: Stress in phrases and sentences. Part A reviews rhythmic patterns from Lesson 8 by testing the learner's ability to predict the patterns in new texts.

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English Language Teaching Video 74

2008-08-23T01:02:00.001-07:00

Lesson 74 : Our Teacher - Chinese Take-away.
Another week has gone by. What has our teacher been up to? Find out!!.

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English Vocabulary - Synonyms for Love -(9).
Another lesson in honor of Valentine's Day. This lesson demonstrates how knowing synonyms for common words can enrich your vocabulary, giving you greater accuracy and variety.

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English Language Teaching Video 73

2008-08-23T01:01:00.001-07:00

Lesson 73 : Learning English From An Englishman.
Some common problems when it comes to pronouncing words.

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English Pronunciation - STRESS PATTERNS -(8c).
PART TWO of a lesson in THREE parts. Topic: Stress in phrases and sentences. Develop your awareness of rhythm in English speech. Learn to stress words correctly and naturally

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English Language Teaching Video 72

2008-08-23T01:00:00.000-07:00

Lesson 72 : Learning English ( Fun & Conversation ).
The latest news from China with a fashion show and song thrown in for good measure! (Listening skills can always be improved by watching and trying to follow what is being said).

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English Pronunciation - STRESS PATTERNS -(8b).
PART TWO of a lesson in THREE parts. Topic: Stress in phrases and sentences. Develop your awareness of rhythm in English speech. Learn to stress words correctly and naturally.

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English Language Teaching Video 71

2008-08-23T00:59:00.003-07:00

Lesson 71 : English Man-Chinese Song.
Our teacher is singing a famous Chinese song. The title is "The Moon Represents My Heart".

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English Pronunciation - STRESS PATTERNS - (8a).
PART ONE of a lesson in THREE parts. Topic: Stress in phrases and sentences. Develop your awareness of rhythm in English speech. Learn to stress words correctly and naturally.

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English Language Teaching Video 70

2008-08-23T00:59:00.001-07:00

Lesson 70 : May 4th Message.
A message from our teacher introducing his new camera.

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English Vocabulary - Love and Marriage -(8).
A lesson in honor of Valentine's Day. Topic: Love and Marriage. Expressions for students at the upper intermediate and advanced levels.

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English Language Teaching Video 69

2008-08-23T00:58:00.001-07:00

Lesson 69 : Man In Hat - Favourite Movies.
That Man in the hat talks about his favourite movies. They all just happen to feature actors wearing hats!

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American Slang (7b).
PART TWO. Dialogues in this series of lessons are broken down to show the expressions, changes in pronunciation, and changes in grammar that are common in informal English.

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English Language Teaching Video 68

2008-08-23T00:55:00.002-07:00

Lesson 68 : Suck On Garlic.
Taken with my friends mobile phone. You will have to tip your monitor on it's side to view it properly...

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American Slang (7a).
PART ONE. Dialogues in this series of lessons are broken down to show the expressions, changes in pronunciation, and changes in grammar that are common in informal English. Lesson 7 places emphasis on listening skills.

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English Language Teaching Video 67

2008-08-23T00:55:00.001-07:00

Lesson 67 : Ice Cold In China.
Showing just how cold it gets here in China. It was 17 below zero outside when we carried out this demonstration.

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English Pronunciation - THOUGHT GROUPS -(7b).
PART TWO of a lesson in TWO parts. Topic: Thought Groups. Develop your awareness of the natural rhythm in English. Learn to pause naturally by grouping your words into thoughts.

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English Language Teaching Video 66

2008-08-23T00:54:00.003-07:00

Lesson 66 : How to improve your English.
Our teacher gives some examples of how to greet when using English.

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English Pronunciation - THOUGHT GROUPS -(7a).
PART ONE of a lesson in TWO parts. Topic: Thought Groups. Develop your awareness of the natural rhythm in English. Learn to pause naturally by grouping your words into thoughts.

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English Language Teaching Video 65

2008-08-23T00:54:00.001-07:00

Lesson 65 : Our teacher Shopping Bag! ( IN CHINA ).
Relaxing at KFC in Baotou, China. Our teacher decides to let us have a sneek peek inside his grocery bag!

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English Vocabulary - SPORTS -(7).
Topic: Sports-related expressions in American English.

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English Language Teaching Video 64

2008-08-23T00:53:00.001-07:00

Lesson 64 : New years eve.
Our teacher and Zhang Wei let off fireworks for the new year! A near taxi collision also features somewhere in there too.

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English Vocabulary - THANKSGIVING - (6).
Vocabulary for the advanced English language learner. Lesson 6 topic: Idioms and sayings related to Thanksgiving.

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English Language Teaching Video 63

2008-08-23T00:52:00.002-07:00

Lesson 63 : That feels really good!.
Spring has arrived in China. Not to be confused with Spring festival.

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American Slang (6).
Dialogues in this series of lessons are broken down to show the expressions, changes in pronunciation, and changes in grammar that are common in informal English.

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English Language Teaching Video 62

2008-08-23T00:52:00.001-07:00

Lesson 62 : Message From England.

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Common Mistakes in English - Prepositions -(6b).
Topic: Prepositions in the context of meals. This is PART TWO of a lesson in two parts. In the second half of this lesson I offer suggestions for independent practice and address another common preposition used with meals/ food: OVER.

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English Language Teaching Video 61

2008-08-23T00:51:00.001-07:00

Lesson 61 : Who's at the door?.
It's Tuesday night and someone is ringing the door-phone! Who could it be? ...and what is wrong with French people?...after all our teacher is part French.!!

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Common Mistakes in English - Prepositions -(6a).
Topic: Prepositions in the context of meals. This is a lesson in two parts. Part One offers explanations and practice. Highlighted prepositions: AT, BEFORE, AFTER, WITH, and FOR.

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English Language Teaching Video 60

2008-08-23T00:50:00.002-07:00

Lesson 60 : Painting.
Our teacher is now back in the UK. What is he getting up to?

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English Pronunciation - WORD STRESS - (6d).
This is PART FOUR of a lesson in four parts. Topic: Word Stress. In this segment we finish going through the pronunciation of the 50 states and capitals of the USA. Some patterns based on syllable count are shown, and a final interview with a native speaker is presented.

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English Language Teaching Video 59

2008-08-23T00:50:00.001-07:00

Lesson 59 :Pizza Time At Christmas.
After a month off-line due to the Earthquake near Taiwan, I can finally upload Videos again. This is my Christmas meal with my best friend Zhang Wei! We went for Pizza!

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English Pronunciation - WORD STRESS - (6c).
This is PART THREE of four parts. Topic: Word Stress. In this segment we continue the main exercise of this lesson: How to pronounce the 50 states and capitals of the USA.

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English Language Teaching Video 58

2008-08-23T00:49:00.002-07:00

Lesson 58 : Greeting for Chinese new year!.
All the way from England, our teacher wishes you a Happy Chinese New Year!.

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English Pronunciation - WORD STRESS -(6b).
This is PART TWO of four parts. Topic: Word Stress. In this segment I explain syllable separation and how to learn the placement of word stress. The main exercise of this lesson begins: How to pronounce the 50 states and capitals of the USA.

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English Language Teaching Video 57

2008-08-23T00:49:00.001-07:00

Lesson 57 :English Countryside.
A walk in the countryside.

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English Pronunciation - WORD STRESS - (6a).
Topic: Word Stress. This is a lesson in four parts. In this first segment I explain what word stress is and why it's important.

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English Language Teaching Video 56

2008-08-23T00:48:00.001-07:00

Lesson 56 : Cooking with.......
Our teacher cooks a meal. What is on the menu?.

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English Vocabulary "Colors" (5).
Vocabulary for the advanced English language learner. Lesson 5 topic: Idioms and sayings related to colors.

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English Language Teaching Video 55

2008-08-23T00:47:00.003-07:00

Lesson 55 : September message.
A personal message from our teacher in England. Hello to all friends around the world.

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American Slang (5).
Dialogues in this series of lessons are broken down to show the expressions, changes in pronunciation, and changes in grammar that are common in informal English.

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English Language Teaching Video 54

2008-08-23T00:47:00.001-07:00

Lesson 54 : The Wedding !
Our teacher attends a Wedding.

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Common Mistakes in English "-ING/ -ED Adjectives"(5b).
Topic: Participial Adjectives (a.k.a. verbal adjectives, participles as noun modifiers, -ing/-ed adjectives). This is the second half of the lesson. We now use a fun exercise to practice what was discussed in the first half.

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English Language Teaching Video 53

2008-08-23T00:46:00.001-07:00

Lesson 53 : A trip to a Cotswold village.
Hop in for a brief glimpse of a village in England.

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Common Mistakes in English " -ING/ -ED adjectives"(5a).
Topic: Participial Adjectives (a.k.a. verbal adjectives, participles as noun modifiers, -ing/-ed adjectives). This is a lesson in two parts. In this first part I offer an in-depth explanation about participial adjectives

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English Language Teaching Video 52

2008-08-23T00:45:00.000-07:00

Lesson 52 : Weight 4 Me !!
Chewing the fat with Misterduncan.

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English Grammar - SEEM -(5b).
Topic: SEEM (v.) This is part two of our lesson on SEEM. We now look at more advanced uses of this verb.

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English Language Teaching Video 51

2008-08-23T00:44:00.000-07:00

Lesson 51 : Take off from Penang airport. MALAYSIA 1997.
An old clip from ten years ago! I filmed the take-off of my plane from Penang to Kuala Lumpur. Transferred from the original video tape.

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English Grammar - SEEM -(5a).
Topic: SEEM (v.) This is part one of our lesson on SEEM. We look at the basic meaning and common uses of this verb.

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English Language Teaching Video 50

2008-08-22T03:08:00.002-07:00

Lesson 50 : Our Teacher and the little Bundle - 1999
Our teacher and his little Nephew. Filmed in 1999.

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English Pronunciation - R and L -(5c second part).
Topic: "R" and "L",some vocabulary in the explanations and exercises will challenge beginners.

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English Language Teaching Video 49

2008-08-22T03:08:00.001-07:00

Lesson 49 : English Snow - 2001 PART-2
Part 2. Playing in the snow. Filmed in 2001.

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English Pronunciation - R and L -(5c).
Topic: "R" and "L",some vocabulary in the explanations and exercises will challenge beginners.

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English Language Teaching Video 48

2008-08-22T03:07:00.001-07:00

Lesson 48 : English Snow - 2001 PART-1.
English Snow..Filmed in 2001.

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English Pronunciation - R -(5b third part).
Topic: "R" as a consonant sound,some vocabulary in the explanations and exercises will challenge beginners.

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English Language Teaching Video 47

2008-08-22T03:06:00.002-07:00

Lesson 47 : WELCOME TO BAOTOU.
Baotou is a Chinese city situated in the autonomous region of Inner Mongolia. Our teacher worked there between 2003 and 2007. Giving four years of his life to help the schools and local children learn English. These are some of his photographs taken during that time.

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English Pronunciation - R -(5b second part).
Topic: "R" as a consonant sound,some vocabulary in the explanations and exercises will challenge beginners.

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English Language Teaching Video 46

2008-08-22T03:06:00.001-07:00

Lesson 46 : Squirrel watch :-).
Yes another video about those mischievous bob-tailed visitors in my back garden. WARNING...This video contains traces of Nuts!

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English Pronunciation - R -(5b).
Topic: "R" as a consonant sound,some vocabulary in the explanations and exercises will challenge beginners.

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English Language Teaching Video 45

2008-08-22T03:05:00.001-07:00

Lesson 45 : OUTTAKES.
Out-takes from the forthcoming video from our teacher. Where is he? What is he doing? All will be revealed soon!!

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English Pronunciation - R -(5a continued).
Topic: "R" as a vowel sound,some vocabulary in the explanations and exercises will challenge beginners.

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English Language Teaching Video 44

2008-08-22T03:04:00.002-07:00

Lesson 44 : DIY - With our teacher - Vintage Chaos !.
Our teacher wants to cut some wood. But seems to be having trouble controlling his retractable tape measure. Chaos insues !!

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English Pronunciation - R -(5a).
Topic: "R" as a vowel sound,some vocabulary in the explanations and exercises will challenge beginners.

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English Language Teaching Video 43

2008-08-22T03:04:00.001-07:00

Lesson 43 : Return Of The Squirrels !!.
They are back. Those Squirrels just can't stay away!

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English Vocabulary - "Driving" -(4).
Vocabulary for the advanced English language learner. Lesson 4 topic: Idioms and sayings about driving.

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English Language Teaching Video 42

2008-08-22T03:03:00.003-07:00

Lesson 42 :Composite test.
My first ever composite test, using ULEAD 10-plus.

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American Slang (4).
Dialogues in this series of lessons are broken down to show the expressions, changes in pronunciation, and changes in grammar that are common in informal English.

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English Language Teaching Video 41

2008-08-22T03:03:00.001-07:00

Lesson 41 : Not as easy as it looks !.
Making a short clip for my You-tube channel is not as simple as it seems!

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English Grammar - The Passive -(4b).
Let's continue our study of the passive voice. TOPIC: Using an INDIRECT OBJECT as the subject in a passive sentence.

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English Language Teaching Video 40

2008-08-22T03:02:00.001-07:00

Lesson 40 : More Rain !! July 20th 2007.
Our Teacher with his brolly shows just how bad the rain is. More rain is expected and flooding has ocurred once again in many parts of England. This is the wettest Summer in history! ...and it is set to get worse!

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English Grammar - The Passive - (4a continued).
Topic: The Passive Voice. This is an introduction to the passive in two parts. We talk about what the passive is, how it's formed, and why it's used

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English Language Teaching Video 39

2008-08-22T03:01:00.002-07:00

Lesson 39 : OUT-TAKES AND COCK UP'S.
A selection of outtakes and things that were just too creepy for our Madeira Video's !!!

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English Grammar - The Passive - (4a).
Topic: The Passive Voice. This is an introduction to the passive in two parts. We talk about what the passive is, how it's formed, and why it's used.

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English Language Teaching Video 38

2008-08-22T03:01:00.001-07:00

Lesson 38 : "Behind the scenes".
Behind the scenes. A glimpse at a recording of one of our English lesson videos. If you think it looks strange, then imagine how we feel doing it!

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English Pronunciation - L - (4c continued).
Topic: /l/ in the final position,some vocabulary in the explanations and exercises will challenge beginners.

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English Language Teaching Video 37

2008-08-22T03:00:00.002-07:00

Lesson 37 : Grey Squirrel - In the garden.
A little Squirrel forages for food in my back garden. I like this animal...they are so cheeky and mischievous. The camera work is not very good..I shot it through glass after grabbing the camera in a hurry!

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English Pronunciation - L - (4c).
Topic: /l/ in the final position,some vocabulary in the explanations and exercises will challenge beginners.

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English Language Teaching Video 36

2008-08-22T03:00:00.001-07:00

Lesson 36 :THIS IS PRIVATE PROPERTY!!.
Our teacher returns from town to find the whole of Youtube waiting for him in his kitchen!! Holy-Cow!

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English Pronunciation - L -(4b continued).
This is a continuation of Lesson 4b. Topic: /l/ in the middle position,some vocabulary in the explanations and exercises will challenge beginners.

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English Language Teaching Video 35

2008-08-22T02:59:00.003-07:00

Lesson 35 :A Short Story.
A short story called "One good turn", written and read by our teacher.

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English Pronunciation - L - (4b).
Topic: /l/ in the middle position,some vocabulary in the explanations and exercises will challenge beginners.

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English Language Teaching Video 34

2008-08-22T02:59:00.001-07:00

Lesson 34 :Rain - Summer - July - 2007.
It is supposed to be Mid-Summer now. But the weather seems to think that it is still March! We are having the wettest Summer in history in England!

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English Pronunciation - L - (4a continued).
This is a continuation of Lesson 4a. Topic: /l/ in the initial position, some vocabulary in the explanations and exercises will challenge beginners.

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English Language Teaching Video 33

2008-08-22T02:58:00.003-07:00

Lesson 33 : Chinese New Year Message.
It is Chinese new year and our teacher is sending a message to all his friends in China....

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English Pronunciation - L - (4a).
Topic: /l/ in the initial position. Level: All levels, though some vocabulary in the explanations and exercises will challenge beginners.

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English Language Teaching Video 32

2008-08-22T02:58:00.001-07:00

Lesson 32 : Fear !.
In this lesson we look at fear and being afraid.

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Common Mistakes in English - WISH and HOPE - (4d).
This is the fourth and final part of our lesson on WISH and HOPE. We now look at common expresions with WISH and HOPE and end with an exercise to check your comprehension

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English Language Teaching Video 31

2008-08-22T02:57:00.003-07:00

Lesson 31 : Lies !!.
In this lesson we look at lies. Why do we tell them? Is it right?

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Common Mistakes in English - WISH and HOPE - (4c).
This is the third part of our lesson on WISH and HOPE. More practice is offered to check your comprehension of the grammatical differences between WISH and HOPE.

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English Language Teaching Video 30

2008-08-22T02:57:00.001-07:00

Lesson 30 : Abbreviation.
In this lesson we look at abbreviation and give some examples with a little help from Mr Steve!

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Common Mistakes in English - WISH and HOPE - (4b).
This is the second part of our lesson on WISH and HOPE. We now focus on the uses of WISH

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English Language Teaching Video 29

2008-08-22T02:55:00.001-07:00

Lesson 29 : Jokes & Humour.
In this lesson we look at words connected with Jokes and Humour...and..who is the special guest at the end?

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Common Mistakes in English - WISH and HOPE - (4a).
This is a lesson on WISH and HOPE in four parts. In this first part we consider the basic differences in meaning and focus on the uses of HOPE.

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English Language Teaching Video 28

2008-08-22T02:54:00.000-07:00

Lesson 28 : Intonation.
In this lesson we look at intonation.

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The Simple Past Tense - Basic English Grammar -(3b).
A grammar lesson for the lower levels. Topic: The simple past tense. This is PART TWO.

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English Language Teaching Video 27

2008-08-22T02:53:00.000-07:00

Lesson 27 : Noun/Verb.
In this lesson we look at how a Noun can become a Verb. A naming word becomes a doing word!.

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The Simple Past Tense - English Grammar -(3a).
A grammar lesson for the lower levels. Topic: The simple past tense. This is PART ONE

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English Language Teaching Video 26

2008-08-22T02:52:00.000-07:00

Lesson 26 : on and off.
In this lesson we look at the many uses of the words "On' and "Off".

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English Vocabulary - "Kitchen" -(3).
Vocabulary for the advanced English language learner.

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English Language Teaching Video 25

2008-08-22T02:50:00.000-07:00

Lesson 25 : Speech Making.
In this lesson we look at the process of preparing and giving a public speech.

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American Slang (3).
Dialogues in this series of lessons are broken down to show the expressions, changes in pronunciation, and changes in grammar that are common in informal English.

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English Language Teaching Video 24

2008-08-22T02:49:00.000-07:00

Lesson 24 : Changing English.
In this lesson we look at informal English and corrupted forms of the language.

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English Grammar - Prepositions -(3c).
This is part 3 of a lesson on prepositions of location and direction. The list of prepositions is long, so this is meant to be a review and not an introduction.

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English Language Teaching Video 23

2008-08-22T02:48:00.000-07:00

Lesson 23 : Faults/Bad Habits.
In this lesson we look at our faults and bad habits.

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English Grammar - Prepositions -(3b).
This is part 2 of a lesson on prepositions of location and direction. The list of prepositions is long, so this is meant to be a review and not an introduction

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English Language Teaching Video 22

2008-08-22T02:46:00.000-07:00

Lesson 22 : The Way You Feel ,In this lesson we look at ways to express the way you feel."How are you today?".

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English Grammar - Prepositions -(3a).
The topic is prepositions of location and direction. The list of prepositions is long, so this is meant to be a review and not an introduction.

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English Language Teaching Video 21

2008-08-22T02:45:00.000-07:00

Lesson 21 : Are you Fat ???.
The recent obsession with obesity has got many people talking about this subject.

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English Pronunciation- Rhythm through Rhymes -(3b).
Use of nursery rhymes to develop sense of RHYTHM. Part 2 of two parts.

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English Language Teaching Video 20

2008-08-22T02:44:00.000-07:00

Lesson 20 :More Slang Words.
In this lesson We look at more slang terms and expressions.

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English Pronunciation - Rhythm through Rhymes -(3a).
Use of nursery rhymes to develop sense of RHYTHM. Part 1 of two parts

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English Language Teaching Video 19

2008-08-22T02:43:00.000-07:00

Lesson 19 : RULES !!.
In this lesson we look at rules and how they affect our lives

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Common Mistakes in English - Requests -(3c).
This is the third and final part of Lesson 3, in which we focus on making appropriate requests. This segment looks at special requests and written requests.

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English Language Teaching Video 18

2008-08-22T02:42:00.002-07:00

Lesson 18 : Market ( Directors Cut ) Part 2.
part 2 of the extended version of a film we made in December 2006. Here we walk around the busy market place in Baotou. we love the sound of the hustle and bustle, with the car horns in the background. we really miss this sound!

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Common Mistakes in English - Requests - (3b).
This is the second part of Lesson 3, in which we focus on making appropriate requests. This segment looks at the use of questions and implied requests.

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English Language Teaching Video 17

2008-08-22T02:42:00.001-07:00

Lesson 17 : Market ( Directors Cut ) Part 1.
Way back in December 2006 we made a short film showing our visit to 51 Market in Baotou, China. Here is the re-edited version, fully extended and featuring the complete scene with the Santa Claus door decoration! Part 2 will follow later.

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Common Mistakes in English - Requests - (3a).
This is the first part of Lesson 3, in which we focus on making appropriate requests. This segment looks at the imperative.

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English Language Teaching Video 16

2008-08-22T02:40:00.000-07:00

Lesson 16 : Technology.
In this lesson we look at Technology and its effect on our lives.

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English Grammar - Conditionals - (2f).
This fifth lesson on conditionals is presented in 2 parts. This is the second part, and we review form and use of unreal conditionals in the past. Exercises invite students to practice using this structure.

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English Language Teaching Video 15

2008-08-22T02:39:00.000-07:00

Lesson 15 : SLANG.
In this lesson we look at English slang.

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English Grammar - Conditionals - (2e).
This is the fifth lesson on conditionals. It will be presented in 2 parts. This first part is mainly explanation of form and use of unreal conditionals in the past

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English Language Teaching Video 14

2008-08-22T02:38:00.001-07:00

Lesson 14 : Body Language.
In this lesson we look at body language. With a little help from Mr Steve!

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English Grammar - Conditionals - (2d).
This is the fourth lesson on conditionals. In this lesson we turn our attention to unreal conditional statements in the present time.

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English Language Teaching Video 13

2008-08-22T02:36:00.000-07:00

Lesson 13 : Grammar.
In this lesson we look at the hardest part of learning English...GRAMMAR!

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English Grammar - Conditionals - ( 2c ).
This is the third lesson on conditionals. In this segment we look at conditional statements with "unless."

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