We're back with some collocations! It's been a LONG TIME since I've done a collocations podcast, so here we are! Match each collocation (1-10) to the correct example or definition (a-j). A social traitAn example of genetic inheritanceA developmental milestoneAn example of a teen's social environmentAn example of sibling rivalryAn example of parental responsibilityThe consequences... Continue Reading →
Welcome to another reading/listening! Today we're going to be activating prior knowledge, and the task for you is to write down three stereotypes about teenagers and how they behave. Remember, STEREOTYPES. Share away! And in saying that, the rest of the questions are either on the blog (or down below). Identifying Main Ideas Listen to... Continue Reading →
Welcome back to another ESL podcast, all! In today's episode, I'm going to talk about why linking words is so underrated, as well as pronunciation in general. I might've gone over this briefly in a previous podcast (last year), but it's never bad to review! On the YouTube video, I will discuss these... Word linkingLinking... Continue Reading →
Here we go! Discussing the different meanings in words! 1a - It became clear to them that the cord had snapped. 1b. The sky was clear that day -- not a cloud to be seen. 2a. The weather was fair, though it had rained the day before. 2b. It might not seem fair that others... Continue Reading →
Super happy to bring pronunciation back to you guys. In today's episode, we're going to talk about how enunciating the word "as" is often "weak" and sounds like it's just a schwa. It can be difficult to hear the difference, but it is important to listen for it in order to better understand lectures and... Continue Reading →
In relative clauses, the pronunciation of the word that is often "weak" and sound like /dat/. It can be difficult to hear this difference, but it important to listen for it. What's that? (strong form) It's an invention that really change the way we live. (weak form) Listen to my pronunciation in the podcast. Which... Continue Reading →
This has always been one of my favorites! Many collocations use have in British English but take different verbs in American English. Also, some are expressed simply as verbs in american English. British Have a look/guess/shower Have a think/laugh/word American Take a look/guess/shower Think (about it)/laugh/talk (to someone) Completely the questions in British English Can... Continue Reading →
More suffixes! They never get old, do they? Let's get into this! I want you guys to decide what type of noun each of these words is and then put the suffixes in the correct column. Words: accuracy, actor, coincidence, happiness, interaction, movement, participant, personality, psychologist, researcher. Noun - abstract/concreteNoun - person-cy = accuracypsychologist. 2.... Continue Reading →
Three more podcasts on the intermediate level are left! Then we'll be getting into the upper intermediate! SO excited about finishing off this season. With that being said, we need to dive into the good stuff. Form I was going to speak to her, but she walked away. My Thai friend was arriving the next... Continue Reading →
Yes, I want to make sure I get all the specifics out of the way before heading into the upper-echelon levels that will be pretty difficult. The last develop writing podcast and blog scored big, so I decided to do another one. I'm first going to show you useful expressions, then an email, then practice... Continue Reading →
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