MORE PRACTICAL WAYS TO IMPROVE STUDENTS’ PRONUNCIATION
I was delighted to be able to share a few strategies to improve students' pronunciation in the Times Educational Supplement (TES) this Friday as I view good pronunciation as one of the most effective ways to boost students' confidence in their own ability as linguists. Indeed, if their accent in the foreign language is not at least understandable, performance in exams and in a real life context will be poor and lead to demotivation. As mentioned in the article, practising pronunciation is a challenging activity for teenagers who often perceive it as a threat to their own British identity at a time of their lives when they are not too sure about their identity anyway. Using puppets or drama techniques like role-play can help but what else can be done to help students improve their pronunciation in the foreign language? Phonics Phonics Phonics Teach basic pronunciation rules through examples and regularly re-visit key sounds through starter activities.
DosFamily - Flock
We are at our little cottage in Dalarna and we are fixing it up. So we are able to use it even in the winter. (Dalarna is in th middle/north of Sweden. To me and Jenny it’s north but Sweden is a very tall country so I guess we are not even in the middle).
smaller: small diy
The wonderfully talented Bess Harding of Beeb Design has sent us another super cool craft you can do with your kids. Bess lives in London and is an illustrator/designer/maker. If you would like to have her work in your own home, her etsy shop stocks her delightful characters and dolls as well as prints and illustrations. Egg Cosies With spring in the air and Easter around the corner, here’s a very quick and easy way of making chick and bunny egg cosies - with two options depending on how handy you (or the kids) are with knitting needles. You will need:
DIY : Print Your Own Fabric
Guest post by Karina from Maple Ash and Oak Hello there, I am Karina from Maple Ash and Oak. Here I will show you a simple and inexpensive way to create your very own fabric pieces. No need for large screens, squeegees, and emulsion. Beautiful prints can be created with simple methods and materials.
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Creative Kismet » Blog Archive » little guiding stars
Since the new year has started I’ve been trying to think of ways to be more kind to my self. Especially when that nasty gremlins try to creep in and stump me. I remembered this origami star video on You Tube and had to get them involved in my plan.
Felted Sweater Slippers
One of the favourite gifts that I have been making for family members the last few years are Fibre Trends felted slipper clogs. This year, since I'm enjoying chopping up felted sweaters so much, I decided to try making some slippers from the sweaters. I found this pattern and knew it was a must try so yesterday I made a pair. The instructions on that link are very clear and I was able to easily put together these slippers even though crocheting isn't my strong point.
Industrial Strength Jewelry
My mom, sister, and I have been on a washer necklace making kick lately. Here’s what you do: Phase 1 Supplies: Stamps Hammer Washer (we use fender washers) Hard surface Hair Spray Magic Marker Scissors Scrapbook paper You can buy the metal stamps from Harbor Freight Tools for about $5 (here’s a 20% off coupon if you are interested). Once you have decided on a saying or word for your washer, hold on tight to the stamp and give it one firm and quick swing with the hammer.
10 Ideas for Class Blog Posts
Class blogging is becoming ever more popular as a fantastic way of encouraging young people to write with a purpose, for a real audience and receive genuine feedback. At its best it’s assessment for learning in action. So what’s not to love? Well, although it’s really simple to set up your class blog, sometimes it can be a bit hard to think what to get your class to blog about.
Faux Metal Artwork
I am so excited with my latest project. I have been saving paper towel and toilet paper towel rolls for about 2 months now. I finally had enough to do my craft. Here is the finished product! I love the way it turned out! I bet you can't believe that my project is made from recycled paper towel and toilet paper rolls.
Indie Business Tips - Art, Craft & Trade Shows
Feb Image Credits: Belinda/Tutti Fruiti Doing shows can be so much fun and in most cases profitable. This will be a three part series as there is a lot of information to cover when it comes to shows.
Photography and Handcrafts by Shireen Nadir
I wanted to share a super easy technique for bead weaving that I used to create an adorable Swarovski crystal bracelet, at less than a tenth the price. I needed 32 large frosted Swarovski beads, 16 clear ones and 32 small copper beads – you might need more depending on what size you want to make. Play around with different beads – this technique will work with almost anything!
