Just wanted to say thanks to all those of you who visit my blog and believe in me as a worthy teacher. I also believe in myself, but it seems that I am not always in agreement with those in power (Ho, ho, ho!!!!!). Anyway, I put this silly video together and tried to find… Continue reading Just sending you Christmas Greetings
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Culture: Spooky tongue twisters
There is nothing as fun for learning English sounds as a few tongue twisters to get them under your belts, and if they happen to be as fitting for Halloween as the ones below, then we’re sure to have a spooktacular time! 😄👻🎃 Spooky tongue twistersDownload
B2 Amazing Facts About Colours
Alright, maybe not so amazing, but interesting at least. And anyway, quizzes are usually found to be motivating and engaging and have the capacity to boost language learning by providing topics of conversation for the English class.
B1 The manners quiz
My father always said things like ‘Little words go a long way.’ And things of the kind. We were always expected to say ‘thank you’ and ‘please’ and you’d easily see your grown-ups throw a fit when this was not the case because having good manners was something that was required from children and adults.…… Continue reading B1 The manners quiz
B2/C1 Easter jokes with a pun or something similar
Whether it’s a one-liner or a knock-knock, many jokes use a wordplay or a pun. Puns are words that have the same form, but have a different meaning like bank (the side of a river), or bank (a place where money is kept). There are also many puns that don’t have the same spelling, but…… Continue reading B2/C1 Easter jokes with a pun or something similar
English idioms Like turkeys voting for Christmas
Here’s yet another Christmasy idiom for Advanced and Proficient levels. https://youtu.be/F1HJCRz17Mo Serena’s blog Here’s yet another Christmasy idiom for Advanced and Proficient levels.Tweet
English Idioms A Skeleton in the Cupboard
Hi! I’m back with another fun video (well, it’s meant to be fun anyway ). This one’s for the idiom A Skeleton in the cupboard/closet. This idiom actually has an almost humorous use, but I couldn’t find the right type of music, so I hope it doesn’t make you jump out of your skin. (that’s…… Continue reading English Idioms A Skeleton in the Cupboard
English Idioms Witch Hunt
This idiom is also used in Spanish, but I thought it would be interesting to see how this expression came to be used in the non-literal sense it has today. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yoYEu3A0c7Q&t=94s
English Idioms: A Witch’s Brew
Good morning! Here’s a video with an idiom that I think could be perfect for Halloween. What’s the meaning of modern meaning for witch’s brew? This phrase has changed from refering to a concoction straight from a witch’s cauldron to a different meaning. If you want to know what the modern day meaning is and…… Continue reading English Idioms: A Witch’s Brew
Idiom Between the devil and the deep blue sea
I was wanting to start creating videos that cover English idioms so much, that I’m thrilled to announce that here’s the first of, hopefully quite a few. If you have been learning English for some time, you will already know what an idiom is, but if this is not your case, an idiom is an…… Continue reading Idiom Between the devil and the deep blue sea