because people speak English http://www.englishclub.com/ en-gb Sun, 15 Nov 2009 22:29:52 +0700 Sun, 15 Nov 2009 22:28:27 +0700 FeedForAll Mac v2.1 (2.1.0.1); http://www.FeedForAll.com/ How not to write boring sentences that all seem the same... http://www.englishclub.com/writing/sentence-variety.htm ED270D76-A851-4B28-969B-B91FC1741D17-631-00003A2B7C21778E-FFA Sun, 15 Nov 2009 22:29:45 +0700 Learn about possessive adjectives like my, your, his, her, its. With example sentences. http://www.englishclub.com/grammar/adjectives-determiners-possessive.htm 3E5478F0-F01D-48AC-A8DE-EA234E9FE244-1244-0000B142AA499E19-FFA Sat, 07 Nov 2009 18:36:07 +0700 This test evaluates your level in English Written Comprehension (how well you understand English that you read). You have 15 minutes to do this test. You must stop after 15 minutes and press the "YOUR SCORE IS" button. There are 20 questions. http://www.englishclub.com/esl-exams/levels-test-wc.htm 3B547E0F-21C8-414E-AFF4-480005ADB963-351-00001E7FF9E7246C-FFA Fri, 09 Oct 2009 09:10:22 +0700 Test your understanding of English suffixes with this online 10-question multiple-choice quiz. With answers. http://www.englishclub.com/vocabulary/suffixes-quiz.htm 69A66D75-C337-49A1-96E9-D5BE58633F7A-350-00002ED858C96B7D-FFA Fri, 02 Oct 2009 23:23:05 +0100 For schools. The perfect solution to simultaneous English pronunciation training at all levels. With a site license you can install the program on your server and feed it to multiple computers. http://www.englishclub.com/esl-resources/pronunciation-power-site-license.htm 34A108C2-2D4E-43D4-9D86-A4A6C1869D0A-336-00002811D347462E-FFA Fri, 02 Oct 2009 21:18:31 +0100 This test evaluates your level in English Written Comprehension (how well you understand English that you read). You have 15 minutes to do this test. You must stop after 15 minutes and press the "Your Score Is..." button. There are 20 questions. http://www.englishclub.com/esl-exams/levels-test-wc.htm 2698FEB3-359E-47EB-A50F-A211FD5A9394-598-00005E253B0BD015-FFA Mon, 28 Sep 2009 01:44:21 +0100 Measuring a person's ability to speak a language is not an exact science. There are too many factors at play. But if exams and tests are to mean anything, an attempt must be made to define levels of competence. http://www.englishclub.com/esl-exams/levels.htm 942AA3C9-BDD3-4CCA-9337-F2130BD852E5-598-00005E170DC2286E-FFA Mon, 28 Sep 2009 01:43:38 +0100 A new Saying every day, with possible interpretation, notes and quiz. http://www.englishclub.com/ref/saying-of-the-day.php 60C75253-87FF-451C-B519-DDC1D15B6A26-262-0000083B83D3C08C-FFA Mon, 05 Oct 2009 10:54:27 +0100 Every day a new Idiom! Complete with meaning, sample sentences and quiz (with answers). http://www.englishclub.com/ref/idiom-of-the-day.php E57395FA-18E3-4817-9E87-DE41FBFEEAE7-262-00000856F41C103A-FFA Mon, 21 Sep 2009 11:52:20 +0100 These pages bring all components of The Learning English Video Project together - the films, director's blog, self-study materials, classroom materials, downloads and embed codes. http://www.englishclub.com/ref/idiom-of-the-day.php AC53BEAD-D144-4774-A640-7E63551A3FEF-242-000002D804A4DC91-FFA Mon, 21 Sep 2009 11:48:35 +0100 Director Daniel Emmerson's blog records production of each film on a blow by blow basis, with a mixture of text, photos and videos. Leave a Comment. http://eslblogs.englishclub.com/film/ DD3EC693-1208-4026-9F31-9AD3BA7FBAF8-242-000002C84D9F1DD6-FFA Sun, 20 Sep 2009 21:29:18 +0100 List of English suffixes like -er, -able or -ful, with meanings and examples. http://www.englishclub.com/vocabulary/suffixes.htm 8F17A33A-D643-4FFC-A5F9-71133ED60BF7-318-0000153E0717E6DE-FFA Sun, 06 Sep 2009 15:44:55 +0100 Try these fun quizzes to check your understanding of English phrasal verbs. You can choose from mixed quizzes or quizzes categorized by common verbs. There are 390 questions, with 10 questions in each quiz set. With answers. http://www.englishclub.com/ref/Phrasal_Verbs/Quizzes/ B4971371-3448-4BE1-AE03-3188FB49C3E4-284-0000069F07FD6A8A-FFA Tue, 25 Aug 2009 17:47:39 +0700 A new English idiom or idiomatic expression for you each day! With explanation, sample sentences, notes and quick quiz to test your understanding :) http://www.englishclub.com/ref/idiom-of-the-day.htm 378EEE6C-7D65-43F0-9DFE-ABB14577BE6A-522-000035EB9B6B0288-FFA Thu, 20 Aug 2009 09:46:09 +0700 A growing list of English quotes and quotations, giving author details, word definitions and contextual notes. http://www.englishclub.com/ref/Quotes/index.htm 56A50266-D7A8-4E50-ABDC-384CD7A80586-1246-0000A23122F0F584-FFA Mon, 03 Aug 2009 23:06:47 +0700 What do YOU think? http://www.englishclub.com/esl-forums/viewtopic.php?f=179&t=61810 10427CCF-86B4-40D8-8F3A-689BFBD66F71-760-0000427A97CD43BF-FFA Sat, 01 Aug 2009 18:08:13 +0700 It can be very difficult to establish exactly who the richest people in the world are because every "top ten richest people" list is slightly different. This is partly because many extremely prosperous people keep the details of their finances to themselves and partly because it depends exactly how their wealth is... http://www.englishclub.com/esl-forums/viewtopic.php?f=192&t=61811 AEA73784-A259-4CB6-BBDB-76C25AB77843-760-00004265183AFBBE-FFA Sat, 01 Aug 2009 18:07:08 +0700 A new section in EnglishClub Vocabulary giving key words, phrases, questions and answers for beginners. http://edition.englishclub.com/category/survival/ 64A53E50-B005-46F3-9C20-602209719F87-2146-00006D47D06A833B-FFA Sat, 25 Jul 2009 15:16:40 +0700 TEFL magazine offers short articles and ideas on a variety of subjects to inspire and lift teachers out of the teaching trenches. http://edition.englishclub.com/category/tefl-magazine/ 64420D2E-1E32-4BAD-BCF1-7420338E80E1-2146-00006D3FB15AB4D9-FFA Sat, 25 Jul 2009 15:16:08 +0700 Questions and answers about writing and editorial issues including academic writing and admissions essays, personal statements, term papers, resumes, cover letters etc http://www.englishclub.com/esl-forums/viewforum.php?f=239 46502280-3A09-4936-84B6-A60BA427BBBB-2465-0000834A395E8D6B-FFA Sat, 25 Jul 2009 15:17:56 +0700 Listen to the monthly news from past years. Excellent listening practice - with transcripts. http://www.englishclub.com/listening/news.htm#archives 5EA5E661-38FD-453C-BE62-2A87A8A6B47C-1981-0000671CDD9267A7-FFA Mon, 20 Jul 2009 12:56:29 +0700 A relative pronoun is a pronoun that introduces a relative clause. It is called a "relative" pronoun because it "relates" to the word that it modifies. http://www.englishclub.com/grammar/pronouns-relative.htm C92123C6-5802-4506-8953-26A28172F218-906-00004041E29BC44E-FFA Sun, 19 Jul 2009 12:47:55 +0700 An indefinite pronoun does not refer to any specific person, thing or amount. It is vague and "not definite". Some typical indefinite pronouns are: all, another, any, anybody/anyone, anything, each, everybody/everyone, everything, few, many, nobody, none, one, several, some, somebody/someone http://www.englishclub.com/grammar/pronouns-indefinite.htm 568A9960-5A4C-4BAB-A069-6790733465AA-906-00002EAF78FBC342-FFA Sat, 18 Jul 2009 18:39:18 +0700 We use reciprocal pronouns when each of two or more subjects is acting in the same way towards the other. For example, A is talking to B, and B is talking to A. So we say: A and B are talking to each other. The action is "reciprocated". John talks to Mary and Mary talks to John. I give you a present and you give me a present. The dog bites the cat and the cat bites the dog. http://www.englishclub.com/grammar/pronouns-reciprocal.htm 7F6591A0-8E9C-410B-A04D-DD702B410643-370-00001855AF8344E6-FFA Wed, 08 Jul 2009 23:54:24 +0700 We use a reflexive pronoun when we want to refer back to the subject of the sentence or clause. Reflexive pronouns end in "-self" (singular) or "-selves" (plural). http://www.englishclub.com/grammar/pronouns-reflexive.htm CA476092-DA38-4069-96A9-6CD738D77365-4492-0001108762AA2F0F-FFA Wed, 08 Jul 2009 12:30:14 +0700 We use interrogative pronouns to ask questions. The interrogative pronoun represents the thing that we don't know (what we are asking the question about). There are four main interrogative pronouns: who, whom, what, which http://www.englishclub.com/grammar/pronouns-interrogative.htm BF09511F-F934-4F9A-9CFA-ED94E00210C8-4424-00010AC66F8E5AC5-FFA Wed, 08 Jul 2009 10:45:45 +0700 We use possessive pronouns to refer to a specific person/people or thing/things (the "antecedent") belonging to a person/people (and sometimes belonging to an animal/animals or thing/things). http://www.englishclub.com/grammar/pronouns-possessive.htm C9DF90C3-0448-47EB-A0B0-DB2073365B71-4180-000101AF160E6D60-FFA Wed, 08 Jul 2009 01:47:33 +0700 Illustrated guide to demonstrative pronouns (this, that, these, those). For English learners. http://www.englishclub.com/grammar/pronouns-demonstrative.htm FFED6380-9664-42E7-9C24-5E529482C1D8-4180-000101A0516761A9-FFA Wed, 08 Jul 2009 01:46:55 +0700 Glossary of words and terms used to describe grammar and grammatical items, with links to grammar explanations. Learn the vocabulary of grammar to help you understand grammar better. http://www.englishclub.com/grammar/terms.htm 452917F3-E808-49FF-B829-53DFFC27A3D6-2853-0000B147C08A96FE-FFA Mon, 06 Jul 2009 16:07:02 +0700 What name or title can we use when speaking to friends, colleagues, acquaintances, teachers, doctors etc? http://www.englishclub.com/speaking/titles.htm 02E76C2C-1651-4692-87D9-4B6613493FCD-1653-0000654A4464AB24-FFA Sat, 04 Jul 2009 12:08:59 +0700 Should subjects like sex education and religion be taught in schools? What do YOU think? http://www.englishclub.com/esl-forums/viewtopic.php?f=179&t=61580 57C3317C-8850-4154-A51B-1EFD71CEC2CF-1453-000057CFAE7DA202-FFA Fri, 03 Jul 2009 17:05:16 +0700 Dictionaries, thesauri, translation, conversion and other language tools for ESL learners. http://www.englishclub.com/language-tools/ 71D69A1C-61CD-4D1C-8750-B0C61BF8C89D-1276-000048879B66042C-FFA Mon, 29 Jun 2009 21:33:03 +0700 Some people loved Michael Jackson; some people loathed him. Hands up if you have danced to his music? In memory of "The King of Pop" let's write a group obituary. An obituary is a notice of a person's death that contains details about… http://my.englishclub.com/profiles/blogs/writing-challenge-9-an 53C16E22-9667-453D-B8EA-841AFDF3689F-623-00003007E7437D92-FFA Fri, 26 Jun 2009 22:32:31 +0700 Part of The Learning English Video Project, This film is set in New York City. While the learners in Tales from America describe New York as "big", "unbelievable" and even "lonely" at times, Emmerson uses the words "busy", "vibrant" and "very multi-cultural". The film profiles a handful of learners from diverse backgrounds, including students from Argentina, Austria and South Korea. http://www.englishclub.com/esl-videos/tales-from-america/ DAE27478-3243-4303-999B-D34153B3CEC8-740-0000251A4FB4D380-FFA Sun, 21 Jun 2009 23:33:45 +0700 Tales from America, the third episode of The Learning English Video Project, has been released for free access on EnglishClub.com. With learners around the world expressing a desire to learn American English, UK filmmaker Daniel Emmerson felt it was important to take his project to New York City, one of the top destinations for ESL learners. http://www.englishclub.com/about/20090621-film-america.htm 61E6AE93-FD02-4E0E-9367-A6272AE1CC4E-642-00001CBBD3CBE5E0-FFA Mon, 22 Jun 2009 20:59:38 +0700 Welcome to ESL Progress! for June 2009. People seem to be loving The Learning English Video Project - your comments on both films released so far have been very positive. Thank you. There is news of the next film below. You'll also find a video quiz and the latest English Club Site of the Month Award. And you can take part in our Talking Point Discussion--on the question of adopting children from abroad. Test yourself too with Quick Quiz. As always there is the latest news; and lesson plan, jobs and business opportunities for teachers and schools. http://www.englishclub.com/newsletter/200906.htm 1EA45FCF-F945-475B-8BAF-FF5161F11A77-784-0000721C69743D07-FFA Mon, 08 Jun 2009 11:33:28 +0700 Quizzes and exercises based on Daniel Emmerson's film Stories from Morocco, part of The Learning English Video Project. http://www.englishclub.com/esl-quizzes/tlevp/ss-morocco-1.htm http://www.englishclub.com/esl-quizzes/tlevp/ss-morocco-1.htm Tue, 26 May 2009 18:13:57 +0700 True or False quiz based on the blog of Daniel Emmerson's film series The Learning English Video Project. http://www.englishclub.com/esl-quizzes/tlevp/bts-morocco.htm http://www.englishclub.com/esl-quizzes/tlevp/bts-morocco.htm Tue, 26 May 2009 18:13:54 +0700 Quizzes and exercises based on Daniel Emmerson's film Lessons from Romania, part of The Learning English Video Project. http://www.englishclub.com/esl-quizzes/tlevp/ss-romania-1.htm http://www.englishclub.com/esl-quizzes/tlevp/ss-romania-1.htm Tue, 26 May 2009 18:13:51 +0700 True or False quiz based on the blog of Daniel Emmerson's film series The Learning English Video Project. http://www.englishclub.com/esl-quizzes/tlevp/bts-romania.htm http://www.englishclub.com/esl-quizzes/tlevp/bts-romania.htm Tue, 26 May 2009 18:13:46 +0700 Plagiarism is an illegal form of copying. It means taking another person's work (without asking) and calling it your own. This guide tells you how to avoid it. http://www.englishclub.com/writing/plagiarism.htm http://www.englishclub.com/writing/plagiarism.htm Tue, 26 May 2009 18:13:44 +0700 Lessons from Romania, the second film in Daniel Emmerson's documentary film series The Learning English Video Project, is now available free on EnglishClub.com with and without subtitles along, with classroom and self-study learning materials. http://www.englishclub.com/esl-videos/lessons-from-romania/ http://www.englishclub.com/esl-videos/lessons-from-romania/ Tue, 26 May 2009 18:13:41 +0700 The Gambler, sung by Kenny Rogers, with English subtitles and lyrics. You can leave comments too. http://www.englishclub.com/esl-videos/misc/the-gambler.htm http://www.englishclub.com/esl-videos/misc/the-gambler.htm Tue, 26 May 2009 18:13:38 +0700 Set in Casablanca, Morocco, this film features footage and interviews focusing on key questions such as "Why are people learning English?" and "What tips and advice can learners offer?" Staff and learners discuss the advantages and challenges of English language learning in Morocco. Interviewees touch on a variety of topics including British vs. American accents, multi-level classrooms, and the similarities of English to French and Spanish. http://www.englishclub.com/esl-videos/stories-from-morocco/ http://www.englishclub.com/esl-videos/stories-from-morocco/ Tue, 26 May 2009 18:13:35 +0700 Due to the phenomenal feedback that we have had, Englishclub.com has announced that it will sponsor The Learning English Video Project so that we may make two more films; later on this year, I will continue the project in both China and Brazil! http://eslblogs.englishclub.com/film/learning-english-video-china-brazil/ http://eslblogs.englishclub.com/film/learning-english-video-china-brazil/ Tue, 26 May 2009 18:13:33 +0700 "The Learning English Video Project" is a first of its kind 7-part series of documentary films about people learning English on 5 continents. Each film features people in 7 countries who have their own methods and reasons for learning English. The series provides a glimpse into the global ESL (English as a Second Language) community. http://www.englishclub.com/about/press/learning-english-video-project.htm http://www.englishclub.com/about/press/learning-english-video-project.htm Tue, 26 May 2009 18:13:30 +0700 We're happy to announce Stefi and English Coach as the winners of the My Page Contest. Congratulations to the runners-up Ruzan, Hardi, and HubertHsu's Blog for developing excellent My Pages that caught our attention. See the Winners and why they won! http://my.englishclub.com/notes/My_Page_Winners http://my.englishclub.com/notes/My_Page_Winners Tue, 26 May 2009 18:13:27 +0700 Grammar Bytes offers well presented explanations of the most common English grammar terms and rules. http://www.englishclub.com/awards/200904-grammar-bytes.htm http://www.englishclub.com/awards/200904-grammar-bytes.htm Tue, 26 May 2009 18:13:24 +0700 In these times of apparent worldwide economic gloom and despair emanating from the collapse of the USA’s financial system, you may have heard reference on TV or elsewhere to the R word. What on earth is the R word? http://eslblogs.englishclub.com/english/vocabulary/r-word/ http://eslblogs.englishclub.com/english/vocabulary/r-word/ Tue, 26 May 2009 18:13:22 +0700 This 20-minute video explains how the project was realised. Filmmaker Daniel Emmerson talks about how the series was created in an interview-style video that features sneak previews of the five films set for release in 2009. Video also available with subtitles. http://eslblogs.englishclub.com/film/learning-english-video-project/making-of/ http://eslblogs.englishclub.com/film/learning-english-video-project/making-of/ Tue, 26 May 2009 18:13:19 +0700 A practical selection of phrasal verbs, complete with sample sentences, explanations, quizzes and answers... http://www.englishclub.com/ref/Phrasal_Verbs/index.htm http://www.englishclub.com/ref/Phrasal_Verbs/index.htm Tue, 26 May 2009 18:13:16 +0700 The following pages are for English language learners who are passionate about health. These lessons include vocabulary, readings, comprehension questions, discussion topics, and quizzes. If you care about health issues but find it difficult to express your opinions and concerns in English, these pages will help you. Teachers can also use these lessons in the classroom... http://www.englishclub.com/health/index.htm http://www.englishclub.com/health/index.htm Tue, 26 May 2009 18:13:14 +0700 ESL Reading offers free reading materials for learners of all ages. Some of the readings are original and others are adaptations of classic stories... http://www.englishclub.com/awards/200902-esl-reading.htm http://www.englishclub.com/awards/200902-esl-reading.htm Tue, 26 May 2009 18:13:09 +0700 The social network for English learners and teachers at EnglishClub.com - your own page with blog, videos, photos, music, friends and much, much more... http://my.englishclub.com/ http://my.englishclub.com/ Tue, 26 May 2009 18:13:07 +0700 English Trailers is a free site for English learners. A trailer is a commercial that tells you what a movie is about. To view the trailers on this site you need to download Quick Time. The site has simple instructions for you... http://www.englishclub.com/awards/200901-english-trailers.htm http://www.englishclub.com/awards/200901-english-trailers.htm Tue, 26 May 2009 18:13:04 +0700 How to say hello (greetings) in English. On these pages you can listen to and practise greeting people in a variety of situations - from the classroom to business. http://www.englishclub.com/speaking/greetings.htm http://www.englishclub.com/speaking/greetings.htm Tue, 26 May 2009 18:13:02 +0700 Here are 12 of the top news stories from 2008. These stories and audio clips were taken from EnglishClub.com's Monthly News Digest. Review the news stories and then take the quiz. http://www.englishclub.com/~newsfeed/2008/index.htm http://www.englishclub.com/~newsfeed/2008/index.htm Tue, 26 May 2009 18:12:59 +0700 What's the difference between a dictionary and a thesaurus? http://www.englishclub.com/vocabulary/dictionary-thesaurus.htm http://www.englishclub.com/vocabulary/dictionary-thesaurus.htm Tue, 26 May 2009 18:12:56 +0700 What's the difference between a synonym and an antonym? http://www.englishclub.com/vocabulary/synonyms-antonyms.htm http://www.englishclub.com/vocabulary/synonyms-antonyms.htm Tue, 26 May 2009 18:12:53 +0700 The indefinite article is A or AN. But how do we know when to say A and when to say AN? http://www.englishclub.com/pronunciation/a-an.htm http://www.englishclub.com/pronunciation/a-an.htm Tue, 26 May 2009 18:12:51 +0700 An easy guide for ESL learners on using Twitter, with vocabulary and tips. http://www.englishclub.com/twitter/ http://www.englishclub.com/twitter/ Tue, 26 May 2009 18:12:48 +0700 Definitions, explanations, sample sentences, quizzes of shortened words like admin, ammo, fab, lab etc. http://www.englishclub.com/ref/Slang/Shortened_Words http://www.englishclub.com/ref/Slang/Shortened_Words Tue, 26 May 2009 18:12:45 +0700 Test yourself free online. Very brief recordings for beginners. New users, please start here. http://www.englishclub.com/listening/dictations-short.htm http://www.englishclub.com/listening/dictations-short.htm Tue, 26 May 2009 18:12:43 +0700 Test your listening free online. Mid-length recordings for intermediate learners. http://www.englishclub.com/listening/dictations-medium.htm http://www.englishclub.com/listening/dictations-medium.htm Tue, 26 May 2009 18:12:40 +0700 Test your listening online. Long recordings of a full paragraph or more for high-intermediate or advanced learners. http://www.englishclub.com/listening/dictations-long.htm http://www.englishclub.com/listening/dictations-long.htm Tue, 26 May 2009 18:12:33 +0700 Test yourself on using the right adverb with the right adjective. http://www.englishclub.com/grammar/adjectives-non-gradable-quiz.htm http://www.englishclub.com/grammar/adjectives-non-gradable-quiz.htm Tue, 26 May 2009 18:12:31 +0700 Some qualities can vary in intensity or grade (for example: rather hot, hot, very hot; hot, hotter, the hottest). Other qualities cannot vary in intensity or grade. Read on! http://www.englishclub.com/grammar/adjectives-non-gradable.htm http://www.englishclub.com/grammar/adjectives-non-gradable.htm Tue, 26 May 2009 18:12:28 +0700 Do you want to improve your English listening skills? What about your spelling, writing, and typing skills? Dictations can help in many ways. They even help you learn new vocabulary in context. http://www.englishclub.com/listening/dictation.htm http://www.englishclub.com/listening/dictation.htm Tue, 26 May 2009 18:12:26 +0700 Should is an auxiliary verb, a modal auxiliary verb. We use Should mainly to give advice or make recommendations, talk about obligation and talk about probability and expectation. This page explains the structure and use of Should and has a quiz to test your understanding. http://www.englishclub.com/grammar/verbs-modal-should.htm http://www.englishclub.com/grammar/verbs-modal-should.htm Tue, 26 May 2009 18:12:24 +0700 Would is an auxiliary verb, a modal auxiliary verb. We use Would mainly to talk about the past, talk about the future in the past and express the conditional mood. This page explains the structure and use of Would and has a quiz to test your understanding. http://www.englishclub.com/grammar/verbs-modal-would.htm http://www.englishclub.com/grammar/verbs-modal-would.htm Tue, 26 May 2009 18:12:19 +0700 Quantum of WHAT?! Even the director of the new James Bond movie Quantum of Solace hated the title at first. “I was like, ‘Quantum of Solace’, what’s that about?” Marc Forster told a group of journalists in New York. (With video and lyrics) http://eslblogs.englishclub.com/english/vocabulary/quantum-of-solace/ http://eslblogs.englishclub.com/english/vocabulary/quantum-of-solace/ Tue, 26 May 2009 18:12:16 +0700 You may have seen those scary headlines in financial papers, or on TV: “Markets nosedive!” But what does “nosedive” mean? (Illustrated) http://eslblogs.englishclub.com/english/vocabulary/nosedive/ http://eslblogs.englishclub.com/english/vocabulary/nosedive/ Tue, 26 May 2009 18:12:14 +0700 Children's attention span is extremely short compared to that of adults. Thus your job as a teacher is to use the few minutes you have to present vocabulary as effectively and successfully as you can. Be creative. Be appealing. Be quick. To make sure your students will remember all the new words you taught them, be fun and have fun as well! http://www.englishclub.com/tefl-articles/young-learners-vocabulary.htm http://www.englishclub.com/tefl-articles/young-learners-vocabulary.htm Tue, 26 May 2009 18:12:11 +0700 If you haven't yet heard about TARP, you probably will do any day soon. TARP is the US government's "Troubled Asset Relief Program" - a $700,000,000,000 slush fund for Hank and Co. to bail out their buddies on Wall Street and throughout the US banking sector. It's not just in the USA that this kind of organized crime has... http://eslblogs.englishclub.com/english/vocabulary/tarp/ http://eslblogs.englishclub.com/english/vocabulary/tarp/ Tue, 26 May 2009 18:12:08 +0700 The joke going round the financial centres these days is “You’re not a bank unless you’ve had a government bailout.” But just what do "bail out" and "bailout" mean? http://eslblogs.englishclub.com/english/vocabulary/trillion/ http://eslblogs.englishclub.com/english/vocabulary/trillion/ Tue, 26 May 2009 18:12:06 +0700 Some ideas and tips from Anita Kwiatkowska to make your Young Learner classes work like magic. http://www.englishclub.com/tefl-articles/young-learners-management.htm http://www.englishclub.com/tefl-articles/young-learners-management.htm Tue, 26 May 2009 18:12:00 +0700 The following are free downloads. You may copy, use and distribute these documents for non-commercial purposes. http://www.englishclub.com/download/index.htm http://www.englishclub.com/download/index.htm Tue, 26 May 2009 18:11:58 +0700 If you want to improve your listening and vocabulary skills at home, Podcast-in-English can help. This site has over 100 recorded videos at three different levels... http://www.englishclub.com/som/ http://www.englishclub.com/som/ Tue, 26 May 2009 18:11:55 +0700 A little later than expected - Daniel and Joel reporting on the film project from New York City. http://eslblogs.englishclub.com/film/new-york-video-blog/ http://eslblogs.englishclub.com/film/new-york-video-blog/ Tue, 26 May 2009 18:11:53 +0700 Welcome to ESL Resources where we present selected learning aids designed for use by learners and teachers of English at home and in the classroom. http://www.englishclub.com/esl-resources/index.htm http://www.englishclub.com/esl-resources/index.htm Tue, 26 May 2009 18:11:51 +0700 The word "meltdown" is being bandied about a lot in relation to the current Wall Street crisis. What does it mean? http://eslblogs.englishclub.com/english/vocabulary/wall-street-meltdown/ http://eslblogs.englishclub.com/english/vocabulary/wall-street-meltdown/ Tue, 26 May 2009 18:11:48 +0700 Please see below a small selection of pictures from New York. http://eslblogs.englishclub.com/film/new-york-pictures/ http://eslblogs.englishclub.com/film/new-york-pictures/ Tue, 26 May 2009 18:11:46 +0700 In this issue you can learn about discussing the environment in English, get free information about schools in the USA, and take part in our Talking Point Discussion. There's news too about our new documentary film on learning English - and a request for your comments...and more. http://www.englishclub.com/newsletter/200809.htm http://www.englishclub.com/newsletter/200809.htm Tue, 26 May 2009 18:11:44 +0700 A new blog by Daniel Emmerson who is currently making a filmed documentary on learning English around the world. This blog will track his progress and invite feedback from readers, with photos and video clips of production. http://eslblogs.englishclub.com/film/learning-english-film/ http://eslblogs.englishclub.com/film/learning-english-film/ Tue, 26 May 2009 18:11:41 +0700 These two words may seem alike but actually they have rather different meanings. http://eslblogs.englishclub.com/english/vocabulary/house-or-home/ http://eslblogs.englishclub.com/english/vocabulary/house-or-home/ Tue, 26 May 2009 18:11:36 +0700 Slang is a kind of language consisting of very informal words and phrases. Slang is more common in speech than in writing. Slang words are often used in a particular context or by a particular group of people. This listng of slang terms has sample sentences and quizzes. http://www.englishclub.com/ref/Slang/index.htm http://www.englishclub.com/ref/Slang/index.htm Tue, 26 May 2009 18:11:33 +0700 A saying is a short, clever expression that usually contains advice or expresses some obvious truth. Many traditional sayings are still in general use today. Most of the sayings in this section are well known in English, though some of them come from other languages. http://www.englishclub.com/ref/Sayings/index.htm http://www.englishclub.com/ref/Sayings/index.htm Tue, 26 May 2009 18:11:31 +0700 Try these fun quizzes to check your understanding of English idioms. You can choose from random numbered quizzes or quizzes categorized by the type of idiom. http://www.englishclub.com/ref/Idioms/Quizzes/index.htm http://www.englishclub.com/ref/Idioms/Quizzes/index.htm Tue, 26 May 2009 18:11:29 +0700 Did you know that the honeybee is disappearing? Find out how this could change the world in this lesson. http://www.englishclub.com/environment/honeybee.htm http://www.englishclub.com/environment/honeybee.htm Tue, 26 May 2009 18:11:26 +0700 Generally speaking, insurance is a waste of time. What do YOU think? http://www.englishclub.com/esl-forums/ http://www.englishclub.com/esl-forums/ Tue, 26 May 2009 18:11:24 +0700 These pages are for English language learners who are passionate about the environment. These lessons include vocabulary, readings, comprehension questions, discussion topics, and quizzes. If you care about the earth, but find it difficult to express your opinions and concerns in English, these pages will help you. Teachers can also use these lessons in the classroom. http://www.englishclub.com/environment/ http://www.englishclub.com/environment/ Tue, 26 May 2009 18:11:22 +0700 Did you know that the Arctic is warming faster than any other place in the world? Find out what this means for our polar bears in this lesson. http://www.englishclub.com/environment/endangered-species.htm http://www.englishclub.com/environment/endangered-species.htm Tue, 26 May 2009 18:11:19 +0700 Did you know that pollution causes premature death all over the world? Learn about the main types of pollution and their associated health risks in this lesson. http://www.englishclub.com/environment/pollution.htm http://www.englishclub.com/environment/pollution.htm Tue, 26 May 2009 18:11:17 +0700 Hundreds of English idioms, with explanations, example sentences, notes, quizzes and answers. http://www.englishclub.com/ref/Idioms/index.htm http://www.englishclub.com/ref/Idioms/index.htm Tue, 26 May 2009 18:11:14 +0700 Or sometimes they write 0:00PM. Or even 12:00AM. Or 12:00PM. I mean…what do they mean? Is it midnight or noon? I mean, AM means before noon, right? And PM means... http://eslblogs.englishclub.com/english/rants/0-00am/ http://eslblogs.englishclub.com/english/rants/0-00am/ Tue, 26 May 2009 18:11:11 +0700 Over $250 in prizes to be won! How good is your knowledge of sports and sports vocabulary in English? All the information needed to answer the questions may be found on the EnglishClub.com sports pages. http://www.englishclub.com/vocabulary/sports-competition.htm http://www.englishclub.com/vocabulary/sports-competition.htm Tue, 26 May 2009 18:11:09 +0700 Test your sports vocabulary and knowledge. 12 popular sports. http://www.englishclub.com/esl-quizzes/sports-quizzes.htm http://www.englishclub.com/esl-quizzes/sports-quizzes.htm Tue, 26 May 2009 18:11:06 +0700 The main aim of these Talking Point worksheets is to promote fluency by presenting students with stimulating discussion questions. All Talking Points are designed for use with students who have reached Pre-Intermediate level, though they are also very successful with Intermediate and more advanced students. Each Talking Point is accompanied by Teaching Suggestions (TS) with answers. http://www.englishclub.com/esl-lesson-plans/worksheets_tp.htm http://www.englishclub.com/esl-lesson-plans/worksheets_tp.htm Tue, 26 May 2009 18:11:04 +0700 Learn how to talk about squash in English. http://www.englishclub.com/vocabulary/sports-squash.htm http://www.englishclub.com/vocabulary/sports-squash.htm Tue, 26 May 2009 18:11:01 +0700 Why is it always the last place you look that you find the thing you’re looking for? Does that happen to you too? You know, you lose something–like your keys or... http://eslblogs.englishclub.com/english/uncategorized/why-is-it-always-the-last-place-you-look/ http://eslblogs.englishclub.com/english/uncategorized/why-is-it-always-the-last-place-you-look/ Tue, 26 May 2009 18:10:58 +0700 Here are two more words that sound exactly the same but have different meanings. http://eslblogs.englishclub.com/english/vocabulary/principle-or-principal/ http://eslblogs.englishclub.com/english/vocabulary/principle-or-principal/ Tue, 26 May 2009 18:10:55 +0700 Learn how to talk about rugby in English. http://www.englishclub.com/vocabulary/sports-rugby.htm http://www.englishclub.com/vocabulary/sports-rugby.htm Tue, 26 May 2009 18:10:50 +0700 English for ESL learners working as cashiers, with vocabulary, examples, audio and quizzes. http://www.englishclub.com/english-for-work/cashier.htm http://www.englishclub.com/english-for-work/cashier.htm Tue, 26 May 2009 18:10:48 +0700 Learn how to talk about hockey in English. http://www.englishclub.com/vocabulary/sports-hockey.htm http://www.englishclub.com/vocabulary/sports-hockey.htm Tue, 26 May 2009 18:10:38 +0700