English Lessons in Canada

Choosing Subjects for English Sentences

2008-04-25T11:11:00.002-04:00

Before you write an English sentence you have to get organized.

The first stage of organization is choosing the single or complete thought that you are stating, describing, explaining or asking. The thought should include 1. a subject, and 2. an action or state of being.

Lets describe the different available subjects to be used in our example sentence.

You can use yourself as the subject of your sentence. You can use your brothers or sisters or any or all of your family members as the subject of your sentence. You can use neighbors, friends, people you know, even people you do not know as the subject of your sentence. In fact you can use anybody (living or dead) as the subject of your sentence.

Maybe you want to use your pet dog or goldfish as the subject of your sentence. You can use any (living or dead) insect, bird, mammal, reptile, fish, bacteria or any creature as the subject of your sentence.

Maybe you want to use your new toy, Sentence Master Game, computer software, hybrid car, house, office or space pen as the subject of your sentence. You can use any naturally constructed or man made items or objects as the subject of your sentence.

Maybe you want to use another person's new car, laptop computer, motorcycle or funny tie as the subject of your sentence. You can use any other person's naturally constructed or man made items or objects as the subject of your sentence.

Maybe you want to use your pet dog's possessions as the subject of your sentence. You can use any (living or dead) insect, bird, mammal, reptile, fish, bacteria or any creature's possessions or objects as the subject of your sentence.

You may want to use your actions as your subject of your sentence. You can use swimming or running as subjects for your sentence. Almost all visible actions can be sentence subjects.

You may want to use another person's actions as the subject of your sentence. You can use their swimming or running as subjects for your sentence. Almost all visible actions performed by another can be sentence subjects.

You may want to use a natural process or an animal's or machines' actions as the subject of your sentence. Almost all visible actions performed by mother nature, all creatures and machines can be used as sentence subjects.

You may want to use invisible actions as your subject of your sentence. These invisible actions are also described as intangible actions. You can use your thinking or dreaming or wondering as intangible actions as subject of your sentence.

You may want to use another person's invisible or intangible actions as the subject of your sentence. You can use another person's daydreaming or fantasizing as intangible actions as subject of your sentence.

You may use your state of being as the subject of your sentence. The state of being is also considered an intangible item. You can use your feeling happy or sad as the intangible subject of your sentence.

You may also use another person's state of being as the subject of your sentence. You can use their feeling happy or sad as the intangible subject of your sentence.

You may want to use an un-real item or action or state of being as the subject or your sentence. You can use imaginary people, animals, objects, planets, actions, thoughts, and other intangibles as the subject of your sentence. In fact you can use imaginary characteristics of your imaginary friend's pet "axelyrty" as the subject of your sentence.

You may want to use a small amount of imagination and only use imaginary thoughts or feelings or actions to a real person, animal, object or machine.

As a writer of English sentences you have an extremely wide choice of available subjects. you can use English sentences to write about anything both real and unreal.

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English Literature Terms with Simple Definitions

2008-04-12T12:40:00.004-04:00

English Literature Terms with Simple Definitions

Alliteration: a series of words all containing, or beginning with the same consonant.

Ambiguity: open to two or more interpretations.

Anthology: any collection of poems or other writing.

Assonance: the repetition of vowel sounds.

Ballad: a poem which tells a story.

Blank verse: Unrhymed verse, where each line has ten syllables.

Emotive language: phrasing which creates a strong emotional response in the reader.

Enjambment: running one line of poetry into another without stopping.

Genre: a category or type of writing - e.g. horror stories or love stories.

Hyperbole: intentional exaggeration to create an effect.

Irony: a situation where something is said but the reader can see a different meaning.

Literary: the adjective referring to Literature.

Metaphor: a comparison where something is said to be something else.

Narrative: in story form.

onomatopoeia: Words are made to sound like the things they describe.

Oxymoron: the bringing together of two opposites.

Personification: non-human things are described as if they were human.

Pun: a play on words

Rhetorical question: a question which does not expect an answer and therefore used for effect.

Rhyme: patterns of similar sounds.

Rhythm: the pattern of beats in speech or a line of verse.

Sibilance: the repetition of the "S" sound.

Simile: a comparison using "like" or "as".

Soliloquy: speaking thoughts alone, usually on stage.

Sonnet: a formally structured poem with 14 lines.

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Welcome to the ESL English as a Second Language Webpage.

2008-04-02T16:17:00.001-04:00

Welcome to the ESL English as a Second Language Webpage.

"ESL" is an acronym used to represent "English as a Second Language".

"EFL" is an acronym used to represent "English as a Foreign Language".

"ISL" is used by Spanish speakers to represent "Inglés como segunda lengua".

"ESOL" is an acronym used to represent "English Speaker of Other Languages".

"ELT" is an acronym used to represent "English Language Training".

ESL is used to indicate that English is not the first language that the individual has learned or uses as their first or native language. In fact for many language students English may be their third, fourth or fifth language. The term ESL is used to indicate that English is not the native language of the individual.

Many ESL teachers will refer to the individual's native language as "L1" and English as "L2" or the "target" language.

Individuals who are studying English as a second language can state "I am an ESL student" or "I am a student studying ESL" or use the full English words and state " I am studying English as a second language".

Individuals can clarify themselves by stating I am studying English as a foreign language, which for many means that you are studying English as an academic subject and do not plan to use English for actual communication. Individuals can also clarify themselves by stating that they are studying English Literature which is like the history of English Performance Art and do not plan to use English for actual communication.

ESL students usually study English Language listening, speaking, reading, writing, grammar and vocabulary to be able to actively produce English conversation and writing and passively comprehend verbal and written English. The ESL students usually study in an interactive learning environment where they are provided with instructional input and are expected to produce both learned and original English language communication.

ESL students in a direct "L2" target language native teacher instruction program using full interactive programs are in an ESL communicative learning methodology program.

ESL students can also study ESL English using grammar translation, rote drills, English cloze exercises, ESL Call programs, ESL flash cards, writing vocabulary lists, writing learning diaries, using listen and repeat cassettes, recording reading passages and other English language learning materials and methods.

English is an "Official Language" in many countries such as Canada, the USA, the UK, and Australia. English is used by many countries as a second official language and in many cases as an unofficial second language. English is used as the global language of instruction for many computer hardware and software companies. English is also used as a universal language for business.

ESL students are adding a very valuable skill that adds to their resume.

For additional information about English Conversation Skills go to this link: http://www.eslincanada.com/englishconversationskills.html

For additional information about English Conversation Classes go to this link: http://www.eslincanada.com/englishconversationclass.html

Excellent professional ESL English tutors can help ESL students integrate all the English Language Conversation Skills necessary for ESL students to successfully converse with English native speakers or use English as the language of international business communication. Go to this ESL tutors page for additional information.
http://www.eslincanada.com/esl_tutors.html

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How to Understand English Idioms and Expressions

2008-03-16T11:53:00.004-04:00

Literal English word use and meaning has very structured formats and can be used to function efficiently if one desires to be an English writer or operate in the English speaking world.

Native English speakers use formal and literal word use and meaning formats from zero to 80 percent of the time when they are speaking or writing. Native English speakers use informal or symbolic or figurative formats when speaking or writing from 20 to 100 percent of the time.

If you want to always understand native English speakers then you have to also study the use of informal, symbolic and figurative formats (English Idioms and Expressions) in both written and spoken English.

The English language is composed of every imagined symbolic expression used for written and spoken communications and adds new imagined "expressions" everyday. The number of English words increases and word-use formats evolve everyday.

Some symbolic or figurative formats are written first and are adopted into spoken communications. Some symbolic or figurative formats are spoken on radio or a TV show first and then adopted into written communications.

Native speakers have to learn new words or evolved new "meanings" everyday to remain current and up to date with fads or trends and new discoveries. If you want to be current with native English speakers then you have to study how fads and new discoveries change language formats in both written and spoken English.

From the: ESL in Canada - Sentence Master Grammar Summary
Symbolic and Figurative Expressions Glossary

fad
A fad is a colloquialism used to label a short-lived fashion: something that is embraced very enthusiastically for a short time. A fad is a seemingly unimportant belief or practice that is too strongly advocated, usually with regard to food or fashion.

Thesaurus Synonyms: trend, craze, rage, mania, vogue, style, whim, fashion.

Trend: prevailing style: a current fashion or mode

Craze: a practice or interest followed for a time with exaggerated zeal.

Rage: A current, eagerly adopted fashion;
Example: when torn jeans were all the rage.

Mania: an irrational but irresistible motive for a belief or action

Vogue: the popular taste at a given time, a current state of general acceptance and use

Style: a way of expressing something (in language or art or music etc.) that is characteristic of a particular person or group of people or period

Whim: a sudden desire, an odd or fanciful or capricious idea

Fashion: The prevailing style or custom, as in dress or behavior. Something, such as a garment, that is in the current mode.

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How to Learn English as a Second Language Plan

2008-02-29T10:42:00.005-05:00

Learn English as a Second Language Plan

First step " Choose your Goal"for learning English as a Second Language

Goals are your motivation. What do you wish to accomplish
with English as a second language? Studying English requires thousands of hours of real effort - you need motivation and endurance to succeed.

Top 15 Goals for studying English as a second language

Immigrate into an English speaking country

Get hired at a first job

Be hired at a better company

Be promoted in your company

Sell and market your products to English speaking countries

Be able to operate a business completely in English.

Publish an authoritative business, scientific journal article in English

Be admitted and study in a North American university.

Be admitted and study in a North American university graduate program.

Travel independently in English speaking countries.

As an Artist, perform for English speaking audiences

Enjoy entertainment produced by English speaking artists

Use English instructions for computer applications. Surf the net in English

Score 950 on the Toeic test or 280 on the new Toefl exam

Study English Literature in the original text

Second step "Summarize the Learning Methods" how you learn best

Examples of questions to determine "how you learn best"

What English can you learn the most while studying alone?

What English can you learn the most studying in a group?

Can you listen once and remember the pronunciation and vocabulary?

Does it help to see pictures of nouns or action verbs demonstrated?

Do you have to write and repeat words to memorize vocabulary?

How many times and ways must you use a word to "know" its proper context?

How often do you have to repeat lessons?

Can you create and use mnemonics to remember lists

Does music or games help you to relax making learning easier?

Third step "Form a Plan" use the best learning methods to reach Goals

An example of a two year plan to learn English:

(First 6 months) Start with picture dictionaries, study pronunciation, watch TV, listen to taped conversations, for 1 - 2 hours each day.

(Second 6 months) Add grammar, punctuation, spelling, vocabulary studies, start to read newspapers/magazines, for 1 - 2 hours each day

(Third 6 months) Add one hour of English conversation classes everyday for 6 months, review grammar and vocabulary.

(Fourth 6 months) Travel to Canada for 400 hours of English conversation
classes, perform some volunteer work, take a special interest course and travel using English.

(After two Years)Continuing education with one conversation class per week, watch English News on TV, read English newspapers

Fourth step "create a Cost &
Benefit Analysis for your Plan"

What FREE English learning resources are available on the internet?

What FREE English learning resources are at the library, community or cultural centers?

What FREE English Learning clubs offer conversation classes?

What FREE English Language exchange clubs offer conversation classes?

Compare the costs of books, texts, tapes, Cd's for self-study.

Analyze the cost of instruction by tutors in a small group of 3 or 4

Analyze the cost of instruction at local English schools

Analyze costs of foreign travel and accommodation to study English abroad.

Fifth step "Start your Plan"

For help with free learn English resources and to plan your trip to study English as a second language in Canada {or USA} use our registration form to tell us what you require.

Need help with your Plan?

Use the following chart and Answer questions with a %

How do you like to study?
By yourself____%
One partner____%

Small groups____%
Large groups____%
Total of this group = 100 %

What learning materials do you like to use?
audio CD's or cassettes____%
DVD's, videos or television____%
CALL and interactive computer programs____%

picture dictionaries____%
ESL workbooks____%
regular subject text books____%
newspapers, magazines____%
Total of this group = 100 %

Conversation Practice
group pronunciation drills____%

Conversations with native speakers____%
Low structure ESL student conversation____%
High structure ESL teacher talk____%
Total of this group = 100 %

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How to select the first 1000 English Vocabulary Words to Study

2008-02-08T13:59:00.003-05:00

The mathematicians that study language and have lots of computing power are forming English language databases. These databases can be used for machine language translation, formulas to rank collocation, most used priority word lists, word grouping tendencies and other linguistics research.

These frequency-based wordlists contain the words that are most used in English. Frequency-based wordlists can help you target specific English vocabulary by indicating which English words you should learn first.

Vocabulary analysis and summaries from the "Brown Corpus 1990".

Table 1

Words - Percent of words in average text
86,741 - 99.99%
43,831 - 99.0%
15,851 - 97.8%
6,000 - 89.9%
5,000 - 88.6%
4,000 - 86.7%
3,000 - 84.0%
2,000 - 79.7%
1,000 - 72.0%
10 - 23.7%

Table 1 shows us that in most written English just a few word types account for most of the English words in any text. Ten English words account for 23.7 % of the words on any page and just 1000 English word families account for more than 72% of all the English words used in all printed texts.

Students can study English very efficiently using these first 1000 words as their
initial English vocabulary.

To get this first 1000 word list and study with an English vocabulary tutor go to
http://www.eslincanada.com/vocabadvance1.html for additional information.

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How to use Maps to Learn English

2008-02-05T20:22:00.003-05:00

Students use Maps to Learn English

Maps offer ESL students with an excellent format for learning English. Students can learn and use both concrete and difficult abstract concepts when learning English with maps.

Students can learn basic math terms for scale and distance. Most maps have a legend which lists dimensions, symbols and content. The students can learn how the map is used to represent the world using both the metric and imperial measurement terms and distances. Maps show scale and a physical distance representation using graphs. It is easy for students to see the one centimeter or one inch and how it represents kilometers or miles in the real world. Students can also learn how to convert measurements between the metric and imperial systems.

Students can use maps to learn mathematical ratios. Using the map scales the students can learn what one-to-one or 1:700,000 really means and how ratios are used to draw maps in the correct proportions.

Students can use maps to learn spatial relationships. Adding time and speed components allows students to plan trips and calculate each travel section. My students love to use the free Ontario, Canada Driving maps and use the distance cross-references to calculate driving times. I pass out about 100 of the Ontario travel brochures that promote Niagara Falls, Algonquin Park, Elora Gorge, Museums, festivals, boat cruises, canoe trips, camping adventures and the other wonderful things students can do while visiting Toronto. The students want to see their favorite attractions or activities or events. When you provide the information and maps the students will learn an amazing amount of English motivated by their interests.

Students can plan day trips, pick two or three locations for a weekend adventure tour and use the maps to plan a full week vacation trip. The students can use the maps to plan routes based on the type of road, parking and access points to public transportation. Using the legend of symbols students can organize their trips based on facilities, locations and services. Students can learn all the related logistical terms and expressions.

Maps can indicate many three-dimensional components. Students can learn all terms about height and depth and basic topography. The maps can show hills and valleys with gentle slopes or abrupt vertical changes in height.

Land use maps allows for explanations about parks, preserves, rural and urban land use. Students can use historical maps to compare conversion of forests to rural use then conversion to urban land uses. The maps can motivate students to learn about land priorities, environmental considerations and proper balanced land use planning.

Specialty maps can provide students with a completely different perspective of the world. Resource maps can indicate agriculture, forests and minerals. Weather maps can indicate tropical, temperate and arctic regions. Recreation maps can show bike, hiking, swimming, camping, canoe routes, and sport facilities.

Students have fun learning with maps, sometimes they even like homework.

Students can go to the Ontario Ministry of Tourism for free maps. The staff are very helpful and can provide almost everything that you need.

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How to Score HIGH on NEW TOEFL TOEIC IELTS English Tests

2008-01-29T18:56:00.003-05:00

Why international students score low on English tests

Students do not understand the test instructions.
Students underestimate the large volume of work necessary to pass.
Students score low because they have limited English vocabulary.
Students score low because some English skills are not practiced.
Students rely on "secret tips" rather than real skill.
Students score low because they cram for tests and become confused.
Students score low because they become upset and cannot perform.

How international students can SCORE HIGH on NEW English tests.

First step in your plan to score high on a specific English test is to understand the test instructions. Is the test a written test only? Do you have to read a text? Do you have to listen to a conversation on tape? How much speaking is required? What type of questions will be asked? What type of answers are required? Students must understand how the English information is presented, what English skills are being tested, and how answers must be submitted.

Second step is to understand the volume of advanced English skills and vocabulary required to score high on these tests. Students must have studied and practiced English for 2500 to 5000 hours counting school classes and self study.

Students require a vocabulary of between 8,000 and 15,000 words to score high on the new TOEFL, TOEIC, AP, IELTS and Cambridge tests.

To score high students require all four English skills (reading, writing, speaking, listening), technical language structure knowledge (grammar) and the application of the grammar knowledge in the active productions of speaking and writing.

The "secret tips" of using specific words that have a higher percentage of occurrence in the correct answers may give you the opportunity to raise your score from 0 to 1 %. If your vocabulary is less than 8000 words or your listening skills or writing less than advanced then you will still fail despite using all the "secret tips" or "secret vocabulary indicating correct answers".

Everyone knows that cramming helps memorizing facts for a short time but does very little for the practice of the application skills. All new English tests are a combination of facts and the application of English skills including technical grammar knowledge. Students who only cram for tests will fail most of the new tests as answers require the application of English grammar skills. The students who cram can only help some of their factual knowledge if they can remember it perfectly. I have never met a student who can remember crammed English facts correctly.

Students become upset when they read questions they cannot answer, questions they cannot understand, words they do not know the meaning of, or "secret words" that occur in two or more answers.

Remember students that are prepared have less chance of becoming upset. Students that are rested, relaxed and arrive on time at the test site will score higher on the tests.

What English Should I study to PASS English Tests?

Diagram showing the overlap between the English concentrations

There is only one English language.
There are a variety of programs and courses that overlap each other. Many business English courses cover 90% of what students require to pass the TOEIC exam. Many advanced English courses cover 90 % of what is required to pass TOEFL, TOEIC, AP, IELTS and other English tests.

Many Toeic, toefl, IELTS courses only provide practice tests without teaching any vocabulary the four English skills and applied grammar practice. Students must create a plan to increase all applied English skills, vocabulary and become comfortable with the test requirements and answer formats.

Students can take combinations of programs and still pass tests.

For example: Advanced students could take 100 hours of business English, 200 hours of academic preparation and 10 hours of toefl and score high on the new Toefl test . The only secret is to have a balance of applied English skills and factual knowledge. The following is an example of a balanced study program.

EXAMPLE PLAN TO PASS ENGLISH TESTS
20% vocabulary
15% grammar comprehension
15% reading comprehension
15% listening comprehension
15% writing skills, short answer and essay
15% speaking skills
5% practicing test formats
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How to Learn English Language Conversation Skills

2008-01-17T20:40:00.003-05:00

How to Learn English Language Conversation Skills

There are several dictionary definitions for "Conversation".

Conversation: an informal talk with somebody, especially about opinions, ideas, feelings, or everyday matters.

Conversation: noun, an informal spoken exchange of news and ideas between two or more people.

Conversation: a talk between two or more people in which thoughts, feelings and ideas are expressed, questions are asked and answered, or news and information are exchanged.

There are several Dictionary Synonyms for "Conversation": discourse, discussion, dialogue, chat, speech, speech communication, spoken communication, spoken language, voice communication, oral communication

There are several dictionary definitions for "Skills".

Skill is an ability to do an activity or job well, especially because you have practised it.

Skills are the result of special training to do a function or activity.

Proficiency, facility, or dexterity that is acquired or developed through training or experience.

A developed talent or ability

An art, trade, or technique requiring use of the hands and or tools.

We have to create some definitions for "Conversation Skills".

Conversation skills can be explained as language abilities needed to interact in social situations. Language abilities include speaking with appropriate vocabulary, pronunciation, tone, intonation, rhythm, pauses, politeness and timing.

We have to create some definitions for "English Language Conversation Skills".

English Language Conversation Skills includes language abilities, conversation skills, social skills, culture knowledge and non-verbal communication skills.

Non-verbal communication skills are classified as posture, body movements, gestures, facial expressions, proximity and eye contact.

In English speaking countries the non-verbal messages can represent from 25 to 75% of the meaning.

Social skills and culture knowledge can be generalized as what to say, when to say it, where and how to say it.

When learning English Language Conversation Skills students must include everything if they
actually want to converse with native English speakers. Students cannot just learn
vocabulary or pronunciation as it represents less than 50% of most conversations.

Excellent professional ESL English tutors can help students integrate all the factors necessary for ESL students to successfully converse with English native speakers or use English as the language of international business communication.

Link to ESL English tutors in Toronto Canada

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ESL in Canada Directory lists: Canadian ESL English schools university colleges high schools teachers tutors; English as a second language programs classes lessons seminars workshops and English language student information

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Top 15 Goals for studying English as a Second Language

2008-01-14T10:58:00.003-05:00

Study English as a Second Language Plan

First step " Choose your Goal"for learning English as a Second Language

Goals are your motivation. What do you wish to accomplish with English as a second language? Studying English requires thousands of hours of real effort - you need motivation and endurance to succeed.

Top 15 Goals for studying English as a second language

Immigrate into an English speaking country

Get hired at a first job

Be hired at a better company

Be promoted in your company

Sell and market your products to English speaking countries

Be able to operate a business completely in English.

Publish an authoritative business, scientific journal article in English

Be admitted and study in a North American university.

Be admitted and study in a North American university graduate program.

Travel independently in English speaking countries.

As an Artist, perform for English speaking audiences

Enjoy entertainment produced by English speaking artists

Use English instructions for computer applications. Surf the net in English

Score 950 on the Toeic test or 280 on the new Toefl exam

Study English Literature in the original text

Second step "Summarize the Learning Methods" how you learn best

Examples of questions to determine "how you learn best"

What English can you learn the most while studying alone?

What English can you learn the most studying in a group?

Can you listen once and remember the pronunciation and vocabulary?

Does it help to see pictures of nouns or action verbs demonstrated?

Do you have to write and repeat words to memorize vocabulary?

How many times and ways must you use a word to "know" its proper context?

How often do you have to repeat lessons?

Can you create and use mnemonics to remember lists

Does music or games help you to relax making learning easier?

Third step "Form a Plan" use the best learning methods to reach Goals

An example of a two year plan to learn English:

(First 6 months) Start with picture dictionaries, study pronunciation, watch TV, listen to taped conversations, for 1 - 2 hours each day.

(Second 6 months) Add grammar, punctuation, spelling, vocabulary studies, start to read newspapers/magazines, for 1 - 2 hours each day

(Third 6 months) Add one hour of English conversation classes everyday for 6 months, review grammar and vocabulary.

(Fourth 6 months) Travel to Canada for 400 hours of English conversationclasses, perform some volunteer work, take a special interest course and travel using English.

(After two Years)Continuing education with one conversation class per week, watch English News on TV, read English newspapers

Fourth step "create a Cost &Benefit Analysis for your Plan"

What FREE English learning resources are available on the internet?

What FREE English learning resources are at the library, community or cultural centers?

What FREE English Learning clubs offer conversation classes?

What FREE English Language exchange clubs offer conversation classes?

Compare the costs of books, texts, tapes, Cd's for self-study.

Analyze the cost of instruction by tutors in a small group of 3 or 4

Analyze the cost of instruction at local English schools

Analyze costs of foreign travel and accommodation to study English abroad.

Fifth step "Start your Plan"

For help with free learn English resources and to plan your trip to study English as a second language in Canada {or USA} use our registration form to tell us what you require.

Need help with your Plan?

Use the following chart and Answer questions with a %

How do you like to study?
By yourself____%
One partner____%
Small groups____%
Large groups____%
Total of this group = 100 %

What learning materials do you like to use?
audio CD's or cassettes____%
DVD's, videos or television____%
CALL and interactive computer programs____%
picture dictionaries____%
ESL workbooks____%
regular subject text books____%
newspapers, magazines____%
Total of this group = 100 %

Conversation Practice
group pronunciation drills____%
Conversations with native speakers____%
Low structure ESL student conversation____%
High structure ESL teacher talk____%
Total of this group = 100 %

Links to Education Articles

Education Articles

Articles for Students

Articles for Study

Articles for ESL Study

Articles for Teachers

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