Tuesday 4 September 2012

phrasal verbs

phrasal verbs

The information in the article explain two part verbs.  They consist of a verb and a preposition or particle.  In the elementary podcast this week different prepositions were used with the verb 'look'.

For example:-
look at - keeps the meaning of look as the same
look for - changes the meaning of look to 'find' or 'search'
look after - changes the meaning to 'care'

There is an exercise to do to test your knowledge of the phrasal verbs once you have read through the information in the article.

A Video Report on a School for Deaf Students in Jordan


The Holyland Institute for the Deaf 

by Brother Andrew de Carpetier

http://explore.org/#!/videos/player/talking-hands


Consider the quote:

“Blindness separates you from things, deafness separates you from people”


Practise listening, reading, speaking and writing skills at:- 
TEFL Global Resources Communicative Page 

I would suggest this TEFL Global Resource is suitable for Upper Intermediate/Advanced TEFL students. 

Monday 3 September 2012

Parts of Clothing

Parts of Clothing


More clothing vocabulary from http://www.eslgold.com/vocabulary/parts_clothing.html 
with parts of clothes explained.  

For example - the collar of a shirt, the sleeve of a shirt

Clothing and Accessories

Clothing and Accessories

Some basic beginners/elementary clothing vocabulary to learn from 
http://www.eslgold.com/vocabulary/clothing_accessories.html


Music is Great - Part 2

Music is Great - Part 2

A trip to the Royal Albert Hall.  Most musical artists have performed here whether they are classical or popular artists.  This episode provides you with information on the famous venue in London also. A magnificent building!

Music is Great - Part 1

Music is Great - Part 1

From Learn English - the British Council website.  A video filming a visit to 'The Premises' a recording studio in London with tasks and activities to complete after viewing.

30 Seconds Talk

30 Seconds Talk

This is a board game valuable if you are starting to prepare for TEFL examinations.  It is particularly appropriate for speaking practice.  There are a number of topics that you can land on.  Simply, throw a die and depending on where you land talk about  the given topic for 30 seconds.

Musical Instruments. Rod Stewart - Mandolin wind (live).avi



What instrument is Ronnie Wood playing?  And Rod Stewart?
The clue is in the title of the song.

Musical Instruments - Blow that Vuvuzela



Of course from the British Council Elementary Podcast this week comes the Vuvuzela!

Musical Instruments. The Electric Guitar. Mark Knopfler - Brothers in arms - Lyrics



Here is a true expert on the electric guitar!

Musical Instruments - Piano Man with Lyrics




Billy Joel's  favourite instrument is the piano!

Sunday 2 September 2012

How to ask someone where they got that

How to ask someone where they got thatt

Relating to the topic of shopping, here is some functional language to practise asking where someone purchased an item.