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The correct pronunciation of PSY

The correct pronunciation of PSY

January 31, 2013
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Pronunciation, Speak Well, Vocabulary

written by Lilian Ndongmo. ESL Teacher Words that begin with PSY are often very troublesome for many English learners to pronounce. People whose first or native…

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5 great ways to improve your listening skills

5 great ways to improve your listening skills

January 29, 2013
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Language Functions, Learning Tips and Tricks, Longer articles- For avid readers

written by Lilian Ndongmo. ESL Teacher A student once asked, “Which is more important when learning a language: listening, reading, writing or speaking? The answer is…

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New dictation exercises for ESL learners

New dictation exercises for ESL learners

January 19, 2013
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Dictation exercises, Write Well

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How to write a decent friend request.

How to write a decent friend request.

January 18, 2013
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Longer articles- For avid readers, Social Networking, Write Well

written by Lilian Ndongmo. ESL Teacher You’re on a social network. You want to make friends, but somehow you’re not getting any. You browse thousands of…

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Diarrhoea of the mouth! There's a word for that.

Diarrhoea of the mouth! There’s a word for that.

January 14, 2013
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Has English Gone Nuts?, Vocabulary

written by Lilian Ndongmo. ESL Teacher Spelling: logorrhea (US);  logorrhoea (UK)  Do you know someone who always has something to say; who’s always talking and doesn’t…

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Improve your English: Six steps for success

Improve your English: Six steps for success

January 11, 2013
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Learning Tips and Tricks, Longer articles- For avid readers

written by Lilian Ndongmo. ESL Teacher When it comes to learning a language, we all have those things we do to help us along the way….

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How would you like to be my guinea pig?

How would you like to be my guinea pig?

January 8, 2013
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Discussion Topics, Vocabulary

written by Lilian Ndongmo. ESL Teacher Yesterday in class, I nearly got my head bitten off. I was telling Habiba, my student, about something I was…

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Staycation

Staycation

January 3, 2013
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Has English Gone Nuts?, Vocabulary

written by Lilian Ndongmo. ESL Teacher Have you ever heard, seen or used this word before? Do you know what it means? This is one of…

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