16 November 2011
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10 November 2011
Video Activity - Dinosaurs
1- Watch the movie and answer T (true) or F (false)
a) Baby is Fran's helper.
b) Fran buys Baby a gift.
c) The gift is a caveman.
d) Charlene is watching TV and eating popcorn.
e) It's Ear and Fran's 5th anniversary.
f) Earl has to buy "grapdelites".
g) Robbie is doing his homework.
h) There are four grapdelites in the box.
i) Earl's boss's favourite food is "grapdelites".
2- What is the episode about? Circle the right answer.
a) TV advertisement
b) Endangered animals
c) Teenager problems
08 November 2011
Reading Activity - He hates to fly
1- Read the text.
He had a 9 p.m. flight. He hated to fly. A passenger plane is always crowded. It is always full. Passengers are jammed together. They are packed together. Side by side. Elbow to elbow. Front to back. Knees to butts. Five hours from California to New York. Five hours of people eating. Five hours of people drinking. Five hours of people burping. Five hours of people going to the bathroom. But first, he had to go through airport security. He hated airport security. Why do they call it airport security? They don't make him feel secure. They make him feel angry. They always take him aside. They always double-check him. Does he look like a terrorist? Does he look like a mad bomber? Maybe security has a machine that reads minds. That's it. They have a machine that can read his mind. The machine says, "Angry passenger. Make him angrier."
2- Answer the questions. Use complete answers.
a) What time was his flight?
b) Did he like to fly?
c) Is the airplane empty?
d) How many hours did he have to fly?
e) What did he have to do first?
f) Do the security make him fell safe?
g) How does he feel?
He had a 9 p.m. flight. He hated to fly. A passenger plane is always crowded. It is always full. Passengers are jammed together. They are packed together. Side by side. Elbow to elbow. Front to back. Knees to butts. Five hours from California to New York. Five hours of people eating. Five hours of people drinking. Five hours of people burping. Five hours of people going to the bathroom. But first, he had to go through airport security. He hated airport security. Why do they call it airport security? They don't make him feel secure. They make him feel angry. They always take him aside. They always double-check him. Does he look like a terrorist? Does he look like a mad bomber? Maybe security has a machine that reads minds. That's it. They have a machine that can read his mind. The machine says, "Angry passenger. Make him angrier."
2- Answer the questions. Use complete answers.
a) What time was his flight?
b) Did he like to fly?
c) Is the airplane empty?
d) How many hours did he have to fly?
e) What did he have to do first?
f) Do the security make him fell safe?
g) How does he feel?
04 November 2011
How to Use Films in ESL Classes
by Sophie Southern
Teaching English as a second or foreign language, often referred to as ESL and EFL, can be fun and rewarding while at the same time presenting unique challenges. Communicating with students and staff who do not speak English can often prove difficult and teachers may not always understand cultural differences. No matter what country ESL students come from, there is something that everybody has in common, and that is a love of films. You can use movies in the ESL classroom to teach your students English and keep them interested.
Instructions
1 Take notes. Teachers often tell their students to take notes but when watching films and movies in ESL classes, it is important that you as the teacher note vocabulary words, tense usage, expressions, idioms, tone and nuance. Keep a piece of paper and pen next to you during the movie and write down important language elements as they come up. You should also include topics for later discussions based on the movie. Make a note for which scene in the movie goes with which vocabulary word, so that you can reference it to your students.
2 Choose relevant films that are appropriate for your class. If you are teaching children, or adults with a very basic skill level, animated feature films are an appropriate choice. The simple language and visual representation makes it easier to understand vocabulary and complex sentences. If you are teaching business English to adults, use films that deal with business as a principle element of the plot; for example, "Wall Street," "The Social Network," "Other People's Money" and "The Game" are all popular films that use business English expressions and vocabulary.
3 Pause frequently. You cannot just press "play" and let the film go in an ESL class; it is essential to check in regularly with your students to make sure they understand what is going on and to answer any questions. Pause the movie every 15 to 20 minutes to talk about what's going on in the film, or any time you notice an important point you would like to talk about. Ask your students to give you a brief summary of the plot so far and if they have any questions.
4 Create exercises and activities based on the film. Come up with role-play games, grammar exercises, and example sentences using the vocabulary words, idioms and expressions from the film. You can ask your students to write a paragraph about their favorite character, create a timeline of movie events, or act out their favorite scene with a partner.
Read more: How to Use Films in ESL Classes | eHow.com http://www.ehow.com/how_7671490_use-films-esl-classes.html#ixzz1bc72PAXX
Teaching English as a second or foreign language, often referred to as ESL and EFL, can be fun and rewarding while at the same time presenting unique challenges. Communicating with students and staff who do not speak English can often prove difficult and teachers may not always understand cultural differences. No matter what country ESL students come from, there is something that everybody has in common, and that is a love of films. You can use movies in the ESL classroom to teach your students English and keep them interested.
Instructions
1 Take notes. Teachers often tell their students to take notes but when watching films and movies in ESL classes, it is important that you as the teacher note vocabulary words, tense usage, expressions, idioms, tone and nuance. Keep a piece of paper and pen next to you during the movie and write down important language elements as they come up. You should also include topics for later discussions based on the movie. Make a note for which scene in the movie goes with which vocabulary word, so that you can reference it to your students.
2 Choose relevant films that are appropriate for your class. If you are teaching children, or adults with a very basic skill level, animated feature films are an appropriate choice. The simple language and visual representation makes it easier to understand vocabulary and complex sentences. If you are teaching business English to adults, use films that deal with business as a principle element of the plot; for example, "Wall Street," "The Social Network," "Other People's Money" and "The Game" are all popular films that use business English expressions and vocabulary.
3 Pause frequently. You cannot just press "play" and let the film go in an ESL class; it is essential to check in regularly with your students to make sure they understand what is going on and to answer any questions. Pause the movie every 15 to 20 minutes to talk about what's going on in the film, or any time you notice an important point you would like to talk about. Ask your students to give you a brief summary of the plot so far and if they have any questions.
4 Create exercises and activities based on the film. Come up with role-play games, grammar exercises, and example sentences using the vocabulary words, idioms and expressions from the film. You can ask your students to write a paragraph about their favorite character, create a timeline of movie events, or act out their favorite scene with a partner.
Read more: How to Use Films in ESL Classes | eHow.com http://www.ehow.com/how_7671490_use-films-esl-classes.html#ixzz1bc72PAXX
25 October 2011
Parts of the body
Good song for young students to learn the parts of the body. Touch each part when it's sung.
24 October 2011
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16 October 2011
Wallwisher
Hi Guys n Gals
I have created a Wallwisher wall. It is a simple webpage where we all can post our messages easily.
So simply go to http://www.wallwisher.com/wall/worldcup2014 and post your message there
Happy Posting!
Marina
I have created a Wallwisher wall. It is a simple webpage where we all can post our messages easily.
So simply go to http://www.wallwisher.com/wall/worldcup2014 and post your message there
Happy Posting!
Marina
10 October 2011
Reading Activity - Soccer
1- Read the text:
Soccer is a fun game. It is very popular. It is popular all over the world. It is fun to watch. It is fun to play. It is a simple game. There are two teams. They play on a big grassy field. There is one ball. There are two goals with nets. Each team tries to kick the ball into the other team's net. The players cannot use their hands. They cannot touch the ball with their hands. They use their feet to move the ball. They use their chests to move the ball. They use their heads to move the ball. The players run back and forth. They slide on the grass. They crash into one another. They play to win.
2- Answer the questions. Give complete answers.
a) Which sport is the text about?
b) Is it popular?
c) Is it fun to play?
d) Is it complicated?
e) How many teams do you need to play?
f) Where do they play?
g) How many balls are there?
h) What parts of the body do they use to play?
Soccer is a fun game. It is very popular. It is popular all over the world. It is fun to watch. It is fun to play. It is a simple game. There are two teams. They play on a big grassy field. There is one ball. There are two goals with nets. Each team tries to kick the ball into the other team's net. The players cannot use their hands. They cannot touch the ball with their hands. They use their feet to move the ball. They use their chests to move the ball. They use their heads to move the ball. The players run back and forth. They slide on the grass. They crash into one another. They play to win.
2- Answer the questions. Give complete answers.
a) Which sport is the text about?
b) Is it popular?
c) Is it fun to play?
d) Is it complicated?
e) How many teams do you need to play?
f) Where do they play?
g) How many balls are there?
h) What parts of the body do they use to play?
05 October 2011
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26 August 2011
Theory of Multiple Intelligences
It was proposed by Howard Gardner in 1983 and states that different people learn in different ways. Empirical studies list eight types of intelligence:
- Spatial - hast to do with spatial judgement and puzzles.
- Linguistic - people who learn by reading, taking notes, listening to lectures.
- Logical - mathematical - people who deal well with logic, abstraction, reasoning.
- Bodily-kinesthetic - people who learn better by moving around and performing.
- Musical - people who are sensitive to rythm, melody, tone. They learn better by listing to lectures and using songs and rythms.
- Interpersonal - people who learn better by discussing and debating, interacting with others.
- Intrapersonal - people who learn better by working by themselves.
- Naturalistic - relate knowledge with the natural environment.
Traditional school deals with logical and linguistic intelligences, but it is common sense that students learn in different ways. The teacher can use the theory to help students develop through using different abilities. The students can use it to study, after he or she gets to know which strategy works better for them.
Take this test to find out about you multiple intelligences profile: http://www.bgfl.org/bgfl/custom/resources_ftp/client_ftp/ks3/ict/multiple_int/questions/choose_lang.cfm
24 August 2011
Fairy Tales
Discussion got from www.bbc.co.uk
BB asked people in London: What's your favourite fairy tale?
Some people like the happy endings. But one man thought they might be patronising and they have many stereotypes. What about you? What's your opinion on Fairy Tales?
BB asked people in London: What's your favourite fairy tale?
Some people like the happy endings. But one man thought they might be patronising and they have many stereotypes. What about you? What's your opinion on Fairy Tales?
22 August 2011
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Introduction and Objective
My name is Marina Melillo. I am a student of English at UFMG and I am graduating this year. I've been an English teacher for three years now and I really like what I do. This blog is a tool we are exploring in a subject called Digital Tools for Language Teaching.
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