English Listening Lessons Randall's Video Snapshots: For ESL/EFL Students The movie clips called Video Snapshots are designed to provide additional learning content related to other listening activities on my site. To learn more about this project, read the Frequently Asked Questions below: Current Videos (Click the picture to watch the video - Click the link below the picture to visit a related listening activity). You can also search by title below: Why did you create this section of your Website? How do you decide on the topics? Why are the videos short, between 30-60 seconds? Do you plan on adding other speakers on the videos? Do you realize there are some grammar mistakes in the videos? There is a lot of background noise in some the video, and it's sometimes hard to hear exactly what is being said. Which video format do you use? Randall's Sites: Daily ESL | ESL Blog | EZSlang | Train Your Accent | Tips For Students | Hiking In Utah
Lessons Skip to main content Your browser isnot supported.This website may not work as expected. Please use the latest version of Chrome, Firefox, Safari, or Edge. <! Giving Directions in English Giving directions in English is one of the most useful functions there is. Everyone understands that this is the function they are likely to use on the street, literally, and therefore the motivation is usually quite easy. To be able to give directions you need to learn a set of phrases which you later combine into a conversation. To teach the phrases we offer you the following. A simple drill (teaching the basic phrases), an infographic, several worksheet activities and an interactive quiz. Giving Directions in English – Video First watch and repeat the phrases and then produce the phrases before the native speaker says them. Giving Directions in English – Infographic It is always a good idea to give students a handout with all the phrases you want them to learn. You can download the full-size picture here: Directions – full size picture Giving Directions in English – Worksheet and quiz First of all I would love to recommend the following worksheet by Mary Glasgow plus.
Learning School Radio 50 Incredible, Historical Speeches You Should Watch Online You hope that your professors will be good speakers who can keep your interest for at least the length of a class period, but more often than not, you’ll have a teacher or two each semester who drones on and on and doesn’t make you feel passionate about the subject. They could take tips from these speakers who have inspired thousands or even millions of people around the world, some even long after they’ve died. Here are 50 incredible, historical speeches you should watch online. Commencement Addresses These commencement speakers include presidents, a professor, political strategist and industry leader. John F. Presidential Speeches Presidents are natural and practiced leaders and give some of the most impressive speeches. Barack Obama Election Night Speech: Moments after being elected the first ever African American President of the United States, Obama addresses the nation live from Chicago. Society and Culture War and Peace Politics
Hotel and Restaurant ⋆ WebEnglish.se Background This unit is for Hotel and Restaurant students and staff Hotel Vocabulary Hotel Vocabulary List and a Quiz you can take to check if you know the words HOTEL VOCABULARY 3 Test and practise your vocabulary Hotel Dialogues At The Hotel – reception desk 1 (4:03) Checking in at a hotel, with subtitles and repetitions Checking into a hotel 2 (2:40) Checking in at a hotel, with subtitles AT THE HOTEL- reception desk 2 (2:34) Checking in at a hotel, no subtitles At a hotel (3:50) Model dialogues on checking in and checking out of a hotel, with subtitles Conversations At A Hotel (3:15) Several model dialogues that may occur at a hotel Complaints at the hotel room (0:49) Customer complains about the shower Problems at a hotel (2:34) A receptionist talking on the phone, taking complaints Taking a Reservation Example sentences, a dialogue and a quiz Check in and Check out Example sentences, a dialogue and a quiz On the Phone Hotel Reservations Listen to the dialogue. Listen to your Hotel Customer
Träna lässtrategier med kortfilmer på engelska Jag städade bland filmerna hemma och hittade en DVD med kortfilmer. Jag läste på baksidan och tänkte att dessa måste ju vara bra att använda som utgångspunkt för att träna lässtrategier. Filmerna är korta nog att hålla intresset uppe och det ges många ledtrådar att tolka budskap och göra kopplingar till sig själv, andra filmer eller böcker och världen. Jag visar här hur jag gick vidare i min tanke och fick ett uppslag att undervisa utifrån. Jag satte mig på Pinterest och såg att jag inte var den enda läraren som sett möjligheten. jag började skapa ett dokument med länkar på filmer, frågor för diskussion samt tänkbara skrivuppgift. Av en slump hamnade jag på en lärarblogg skapad av Jamie Speed och jag har varit in på den i andra sammanhang då den innehåller en hel del bra material. Jag gjorde för något år sedan ett arbetsblad för läsning men det fungerar även för film. Hur du kan hitta egna guldkorn på Pinterst Mer om filmers användningsområden
News in Level - English news and easy articles for students 25 TED Talks Perfect For Classrooms The following is a cross-post from our content partners over at Online Courses. They’ve been crafting some entertaining and informative lists just like this one so check ‘em out if you’re in the mood! TED (Technology, Entertainment, and Design) represents the best things about the Internet … and sometimes the world, for that matter. Whether you’re looking to inspire or entertain your students, the following TED talks have terrific lessons embedded in fascinating talks.While not every single talk may float your boat, there are likely a few that you should think about showing to students this year. Benjamin Zander on music and passion: If you want your kids to fall in love with music, Ben Zander is your best friend.
11 things you never knew about elephants | LearnEnglish Teens | British Council 11 things you never knew about elephants There are only two types of elephants, African and Asian.Female Asian elephants don't have tusks.Elephants can be left-tusked or right-tusked, like being left- or right-handed.A newborn elephant weighs more than 200 pounds. That's about 30 human babies.Elephants have eyelashes.The African elephant is the world's largest land animal.Adult elephants cannot jump.They don't like bees.An elephant's trunk has more muscles than the whole human body put together.Elephants can get sunburnt. They use sand or mud to protect themselves.Elephants are pregnant for 22 months. That's almost two years. How amazing are these animals? 11 things you never knew about elephants There are only two types of elephants, African and Asian.Female Asian elephants don't have tusks.Elephants can be left-tusked or right-tusked, like being left- or right-handed.A newborn elephant weighs more than 200 pounds. How amazing are these animals?
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