Review of Pimsleur method In the recent survey about the “best” courses, Pimsleur came out on top, both among the best and the worst. Despite almost a decade of learning languages, I have to admit that I had never tried the Pimsleur approach. I was under the impression that audio based learning wouldn’t work for me, as I considered myself a “visual” learner. Another reason I wouldn’t use this course is because it’s very expensive (just part I of any given language is coming up as US$230 on Amazon for example), but the previous tenant of my flat in Budapest left quite a lot of Hungarian learning material, including Pimsleur’s Hungarian, so it was time to try it out! This post is an honest and frank look at the course I completed. Overview The Pimsleur language learning system is an audio based course that presents phrases in the target language first, and then in your mother tongue for you to translate into that language. It was developed based on research carried out by linguist Paul Pimsleur several decades ago.
Festival WebQuests: St Patrick's Day Who was St Patrick, and what is the history of St Patrick’s Day? Find the answers in this webquest, and learn about how 17th March is celebrated around the world. On the 17th March, the whole world becomes Irish. Activity 1: Who was St Patrick? Visit this site: www.history.com/topics/st-patricks-day/who-was-saint-patrick. Where and when was St Patrick born? Using questions 1–12 above, now finish the biography about St Patrick below in your own words. St Patrick was born in … around … He is believed to have died on … Activity 2: What is the history of St Patrick’s Day? Visit this site: history1800s.about.com/od/entertainmentsport/a/stpatparade.htm. Activity 3: St Patrick’s Day traditions St Patrick’s Day is celebrated all over the world and is well known for a number of its traditions. Which Irish symbol is also known as the ’seamroy’? Now, summarize for the class what you have learnt about St Patrick’s Day symbols and traditions. Activity 4: St. Have you ever made a collage? Extra activities 1.
The EFL SMARTblog: Describing photos (comparing, contrasting and speculating) You are going to practise language for; Describing photosComparing and contrasting photos (discussing similarities and differences)Speculating on what might be happeningReacting to photos (giving opinions) Discuss Look at the presentation. Follow the instructions and talk about some of the photos Write The language used here for comparing and contrasting / speculating is also useful for writing discussion / argument essays. Plan: Introduction - describe the situation / topic to be discussedCompare / contrast ideas (for and against / advantages and disadvantages)Speculate on solutions to problems raised by the questionConclusion - give an opinion Which pairs or groups of photos in the presentation could be used to demonstrate ideas for argument writing topics about education, technology, food, family, work, leisure, health, advertising etc? More Practice on May / Might / Could / Must / Can't
Analyzing Problems Analyzing Problems Click for Audio Focusing on the main problem/issue What is the main problem? What is the real issue (here)? (I think) the major problem is . . . Our primary concern is . . . The crux of the matter is . . . (As I see it), the most important thing is . . . The main problem we need to solve is . . . We really need to take care of . . . It all comes down to this: Asking for input What should we do about it? What needs to be done? What do you think we should do? What are we going to do about it? Do you have any suggestions? Any ideas? Making Recommendations I recommend that . . . I suggest that . . . I would pke to propose that . . . Why don't we . . . Textbook Recommendation : Touchy Situations, Chapter 12
British Life and Culture in the UK - Woodlands Junior School 747 FREE Speaking Worksheets Learning to speak a new language is definitely a challenge. It’s very difficult for your students to do if they don’t practice on a regular basis. Luckily, you need to look no further because BusyTeacher.org has the tools to help your students practice their speaking - and want to do it, too! Let’s face it, students aren’t always jumping for joy at the opportunity to speak a language they aren’t 100 percent comfortable with. These worksheets are great to use for your lessons because they come in many different styles and formats. You can preview the worksheets you want to use before you download them. Do you have a worksheet, PowerPoint presentation, or game that you use in your classroom, and works like a charm every time?
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Corn encyclopedia topics | Reference corn, in botany. The name corn is given to the leading cereal crop of any major region. In England corn means wheat; in Scotland and Ireland, oats. The grain called corn in the United States is Indian corn or maize ( Zea mays ). The part of the United States where most of the corn is grown, including Ohio, Illinois, Indiana, Missouri, Kansas, Iowa, and Nebraska, is known as the Corn Belt. The Corn Plant The corn plant has a pithy noded stalk supported by prop roots. The plant is a grass that was domesticated and cultivated in the Americas long before Europeans reached the New World. Development of Hybrids The easily produced and readily identifiable strains of corn made it a favorite subject for experimental genetics. Uses As human food, corn is eaten fresh or ground for meal. Bibliography See P. The Columbia Electronic Encyclopedia Copyright © 2004.Licensed from Columbia University Press