Useful FCE websites
Here are all of the useful websites I can find to help students preparing for the Cambridge First Certificate exam. Please let me know if there are any broken links, or if you find something you think I should add. General www.flo-joe.com/fce/ Great website, full of tips, especially for Reading, Use of English and Writing.
ESL Listening Comprehension Exercises: Movie clips to practice English
SECTION 1: Movie Clips Learning through media (movies, music, etc.) is one of the best ways to learn a new language. The exercises below use movie clips to help you to better understand spoken English. Here's what you do: Click on the video you want to watch below.Watch the video, and pay attention to it!
Verbs with two objects
Three days ago we were talking about presents with my students and I could hear that they were using the verbs buy,give, get etc. in a way that everyone would understand them but which was wrong. So, I created the following presentation and several exercises. What surprised me was that even after my presentation the students protested that some other forms (the ones they used) were correct too. But it is not true.
12 Hilarious Shots Taken at Exactly the Right Moment
When we see something extraordinary happen in front of our eyes we often quickly grab our phones to snap a photo before the moment is gone. Today Bright Side would like to share 12 ridiculous shots that were captured just when they were meant to be. This lady lying under an ocean blanket This cat looks to be in perfect shape This student wore the right T-shirt and took the right seat An obedient dog
Phrasal Verbs
Phrasal verbs are mainly used in spoken English and informal texts. (The more formal a conversation or text, the less phrasal verbs are found.) Phrasal verbs consist of a verb plus a particle (preposition, adverb). The particle can change the meaning of the verb completely, e.g.:
PET EXAM LISTENING PRACTICE PART 2 - Mp3 Download (4.87 MB)
MUST READ : 1. Download Link will working with Browser MOZILLA FIREFOX & CHROME only. 2. Don't use IE (Internet Explorer) browser. Pet Exam- Listening Practice Part 3 Listening B1 Pet Practice Test 3 Part 2
25 maps that explain the English language
English is the language of Shakespeare and the language of Chaucer. It’s spoken in dozens of countries around the world, from the United States to a tiny island named Tristan da Cunha. It reflects the influences of centuries of international exchange, including conquest and colonization, from the Vikings through the 21st century. Here are 25 maps and charts that explain how English got started and evolved into the differently accented languages spoken today. The origins of English 1) Where English comes from
Teaching Tips 19
Working holiday This is more of a warmer idea this week. Have you ever wondered about the contradictions in terms like 'found missing', 'alone together', 'small crowd' & one of my favourites 'Microsoft Works'? Have your students? These terms are called oxymorons.
