Vocabulary : Personality

Hello,dear learners!
We have already learnt a lot of words for describing a person's character. You can revise them here or visit this page Can You Describe a Person You Like ?
 Today I'd like to recommend this video to learn  more  words and clearly understand their meanings.

Just for Fun:Cats!

Do you like cats? If you do, this picture is for you!

Painter Gary Patterson

Reported Speech:Reported Questions (+ one more amazing song!!!)

Hello,dear learners!
The second lesson is about reported questions. Lesson #1 is here.
Reported questions are usually introduced with the verbs ask, wonder,want to know , etc.
He asked when Ann would come back.
I wonder if it's possible to book a table for Saturday.

•  In the reported questions we use affirmative word order. We put a full stop "." instead of the question mark "?"  :

Direct question:                                     What countries have you been to?
Reported questions :        They asked me what countries I had been to.
Direct question :                                          Do you like London?
Reported question:          They wanted to know if I liked London.

• The verb tenses,pronouns,time expressions should be changed as in statements.
• When the direct question begins with the auxiliary verb (do, did, have, had, can, will, etc.) we use words if or whether to report the question:

Can You Describe a Person You Like ?

Hello,dear learners!

These two videos from Emma (EngVid) teach  us how to talk about a man/a woman we like!

They are interesting and useful! You'll learn new words and expressions watching them.

So, let's see and learn!

Just for Fun: Cats!

Painter Gary Patterson

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Read and Learn : "Written in March" by William Wordsworth

Hello, dear readers!
Today we'll read an admirable poem "Written in March" by William Wordsworth (1770–1850).The first video gives a brief information about the poet:

Speaking :Greetings and Responses

Hello ESL learners!
How do people greet each other in English? Usually we learn only : How are you? - I'm fine.
But there are some other greeting questions and responses. What are they? What are the differences in their meanings ?
These useful videos give the answers to these questions.

Improving English Speaking and Fluency (video)

Hello,dear learners!
Today I'd like to recommend you this video. The teacher explains a new technique "shadowing" which can be used for improving speaking skills and fluency. So, let's try it!

Listening: Online Dating

Hello,friends!
Today let's talk about online dating. Nowadays it is a very popular way to meet a new partner. Do you think that an internet dating is a really good idea?
We are going to see an episode from a Hollywood film "You've got mail ". The stars are Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan.

So, let's see

  Check yourself!

English for Children :March (Ideas for Teachers)

Hello, dear teachers!
If you want to talk  with your little students about March,you can use some of my ideas. I'm happy to share them with you.
So, you may start with the brainstorm activity: tell your students that you are going to discuss the topic March and show them two pictures : a picture of a lion and a sheep:

Ask your students how  these pictures can be connected with the theme of the lesson. Then show them this poster with the wellknown English proverb. And ask them how they understand these words.

"The March wind roars
Like a lion in the sky,
And makes us shiver
As he passes by. 
When winds are soft,
And the days are warm and clear,
Just like a gentle lamb,
Then spring is here."
-  Author Unknown

Songs for Studying English: Oh,Carol by Smokie

Hello, dear learners!
This amazing song was created almost 40 years ago ( in 1978), but in 2015 there are a lot of people who love it and enjoy Smokie's music!To my mind, it will be useful for everyone to learn some new words and expressions from this song. I'm sure,singing it in your free time makes you happier and your English better!
You'll see a vocabulary section and a task for learners  here.