50 Basic English Questions
One of the most important tasks in speaking any language is asking questions. This article will help you learn how to ask and answer questions so you can begin having conversations in English. To help you, questions are divided into categories with a short explanation. Yes and No Questions vs. Information Questions There are two main types of questions in English: questions that can be answered with a simple yes or no, and questions that require a more detailed response. Yes and No Questions Information Questions Information questions are asked with the question words what, where, when, how, why, and which. Questions With Greetings: Saying Hello Start the conversation with a greeting. How are you? Practice Dialogue: Mary: What's up? Using Questions to Exchange Personal Information Here are some of the most common questions used when asking for personal information: What's your name? Here's a short dialogue giving an example of personal questions. Alex: Can I ask you a few personal questions?
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8 YouTube Tools for English
It always amazes me that despite being the world’s largest video library, YouTube is still blocked or banned in many educational institutions. As a resource for learning about almost anything, but particularly for language learning it is an incredibly valuable tool and a tool that many third-party companies have started to build on and exploit to make its use easier and more engaging. Below are just a few of the many tools that can help educators exploit the learning potential of YouTube with a particular focus on English language learning. 1. This is a self study tool for students that allows them to listen and study each individual sentence within a video. The LMS within the site tracks their activity and can show them which and how many videos they have watched and show their notes and history of translated words in their word bank. 2. This is a great tool for developing pronunciation. 3. This is a great self-study tool. You can also create your own video quizzes. 4. 5. 7. 8. Save
Las 10 mejores webs para mejorar la pronunciación en inglés
Pronunciación en inglés Ya sabemos lo difícil que resulta a muchos estudiantes pillar los secretos para mejorar la pronunciación en inglés. Nos resulta realmente difícil… Ese follón de consonantes raras y de sus doce sonidos vocálicos que parece que se usan aleatoriamente según le plazca a cada angloparlante… Pero no tenemos que tirar la toalla. Es verdad, no es fácil reducir el acento nativo español y mejorar la pronunciación en inglés, tanto sea británica o americana, puede ser un auténtico tostón. Necesitas escuchar las palabras y repetirlas e intentar imitar el acento del angloparlante. También os he apretado un poquillo para que aprendáis a usar -mínimamente- los símbolos fonéticos en inglés y os he metido bastante caña sobre la importancia de estos a la hora de aprender o mejorar la pronunciación en inglés. Hoy vamos a ver 10 websites que están especializadas en ayudarte con este hueso duro de roer. Let’s start! 1. Aprenderás a hablar como hablan ellos realmente 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9.
15 Excellent YouTube Channels for Language Teachers and ESL Learners
January 13, 2017 YouTube hosts a treasure trove of excellent educational content that speaks to the learning needs of a wide variety of audiences. Some of this content is created by dedicated teachers and educators who took it upon themselves to promote learning beyond the traditional walls of their classrooms. For instance, in the area of English language learning, there are numerous language teachers (including EFL and ESL) who have set their own YouTube channels and provide video lessons covering almost everything related to language learning. Today's post highlights some of these channels. The purpose is to provide language teachers with relevant video resources that they can use in their instruction in class. Check out the list below and share with us your feedback in our Facebook page. 1- BBC Learning English BBC Learning English provides ‘great grammar, drama, news, study, pronunciation, vocabulary, music, interviews and celebrity videos.’2- Best of Learning English 8- JenniferESL
Interactive Crossword Puzzles
Action Verbs Interactive ESL Crossword Puzzle on Action Verbs. Action Verbs (-ing) Interactive ESL Crossword Puzzle on Action Verbs ending with ‘ing’. Animals on a farm Interactive ESL Crossword Puzzle on Animals on the farm. Animals in the sea Interactive ESL Crossword Puzzle on Animals in the sea. Wild Animals (Zoo Animals) Interactive ESL Crossword Puzzle on Animals in the zoo. Fruits Interactive Crossword Interactive ESL Crossword Puzzle on fruits vocabulary. Bathroom Interactive Crossword Interactive ESL Crossword Puzzle on bathroom vocabulary. Bedroom Interactive Crossword Interactive ESL Crossword Puzzle on bedroom vocabulary. Body Parts Interactive Crossword Interactive ESL Crossword Puzzle on body parts (anatomy) vocabulary. Christmas Interactive Crossword Interactive ESL Crossword Puzzle on Christmas vocabulary. Clothes Interactive Crossword Interactive ESL Crossword Puzzle on clothes vocabulary. Colors Interactive Crossword Interactive ESL Crossword Puzzle on colors vocabulary. Drinks vocabulary
English As a Second Language Websites for Children
English as a second language (ESL) websites for children can teach and reinforce important skills. Benefits of ESL Websites for Children ESL websites for children can help the child in several ways: Build vocabularyTeach correct spellingTeach correct pronunciation of wordsAssist with basic grammar such as understanding sentence structure, parts of speech, tenses, and singular and plural word forms. ESL websites for students contain a variety of educational tools and resources including: Interactive games and activitiesInteractive storiesOnline quizzesChildren's vocabulary videosPrintable worksheetsPrintable flashcards When selecting an ESL website for a child you should look for sites which have the tools and resources listed above as well as features that present these tools in ways that make learning fun and productive. Interactive - Many of the ESL websites are interactive. Finding the Best ESL Websites for Children ESL Websites for Children English learning websites for children include:
50 Incredibly Useful Links For Learning & Teaching The English Language
Teaching a new language to non-native speakers may be one of the most challenging educational jobs out there, so ELL teachers can use all of the help they can get! Thankfully, many excellent resources for ELL and ESL exist online, from full-service websites to reference tools and communities, all designed to make the task of educating ELL students just a little bit easier and more effective. We’ve scoured the Internet to share 50 of the best of these resources, and we hope you’ll find lots of valuable content and tools through these incredibly useful links for ELL educators. Websites Resource tools, printables, and other great stuff for ELL educators are all available on these sites. Articles & Advice Check out resource lists, journal articles, and ideas for best practices in ELL on these links. What Works Clearinghouse: In the What Works Clearinghouse, you’ll find scholarly publications for effective outcomes in English language learning. Organizations Learning Resources Teaching Resources
