Folytatódjék a saga. :D SUSAN STAYS HOME AND BAKES COOKIES Susan decides to cheer up her husband. Bob loves her homemade cookies. Nicole suggests she start a cookie business. Susan: Bob, I baked cookies for you. Bob: That was so nice of you, dear. You've got a heart of gold! Susan: Go ahead and…
2010.06.13. 06:19 semiambidextrous
Speak English like an American_06
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2010.06.06. 11:56 semiambidextrous
Numerous good expressions
Some problems are difficult to solve. But there are a lot of number expressions that can help. For example, if we put two and two together, we might come up with the right answer. We know that two heads are better than one. It is always better to work with another person to solve a…
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2010.06.05. 06:39 semiambidextrous
Speak English like an American_05
TED GOES OUT FOR THE EVENING Ted leaves to go visit his girlfriend Amber. Ted's mother Susan says she doesn't really like Amber. She wishes him a good time anyway. Ted: See you later, Mom! Susan: Where are you going, Ted? Ted: I told Amber I'd drop by. Susan: What are you two going to…
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2010.06.03. 12:00 semiambidextrous
Sooner State Sentiments
As we say in Oklahoma.... "Aren't you posta go there tomorrow?" "Yehbut I'm too busy." "Why did ya dodat?" "Guess I'll warsh the cowshit offa the truck today." "Naah, just wait, I'm fixina do it." "Be careful or you'll tump that over."…
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2010.05.29. 06:04 semiambidextrous
Speak English like an American_04
LESSON 4 NICOLE'S DAY AT SCHOOL Nicole tells her mother Susan about her successful presentation at school. Her brother Ted overhears and interrupts the conversation. Susan: How was your day at school today, Nicole? Nicole: It was great, Mom. I gave a presentation on Hillary Clinton in…
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2010.05.22. 05:45 semiambidextrous
Speak English like an American_03
LESSON 3 TED'S DAY AT SCHOOL Ted tells his parents he did poorly on his chemistry test. They tell him he needs to get serious and study more. Susan: How was your day at school today, Ted? Ted: Bad. I had a chemistry test, and I blew it! Susan: Maybe if you didn't cut class so often, you'd do…
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Címkék: motivation idioms american grammar slang activities classroom vocab többfunkciós groupdynamics meaning of be sophisticated neologisms the johnson family
2010.05.18. 07:07 semiambidextrous
Action verbs
Az anyanyelvben mindennaposak, L2, stb esetén már nem annyira egyértelműek. Ja, mert ezekhez fel kell nézni a nyelvtankönyből. Let's all look up, then.He elbowed past.He folded his arms.He nodded his head.He pinched him on the arm.He punched him in the stomach.He sat cross-legged.He shook his…
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2010.05.15. 10:35 semiambidextrous
Speak English like an American_02
LESSON 2 BOB RETURNS HOME WITH BAD NEWS Bob tells his wife Susan that he lost his job. Susan suggests that he start his own business. Susan: What's the matter, dear? Bob: Susan, I got canned today at work. Susan: But Bob, you were Peter's right-hand man! Bob: Yes, and he stabbed me in the back.…
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2010.05.14. 11:22 semiambidextrous
Just for fun, as always
...meg persze azért is, mert ezekkel a kis fejtörőkkel mindig jól be lehet melegíteni a skacokat egy kis nyelvi gyakorláshoz: What is as big as you are and yet does not weigh anything?Paul’s height is six feet, he’s an assistant at a butcher’s shop, and wears size…
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Címkék: humor ötlet motivation games warm up idioms activities vocab többfunkciós groupdynamics teaching tricks meaning of riddles just for fun
2010.05.13. 07:46 semiambidextrous
Gone mad. Don't ask.
Teaching idea for age 12+, pre-intermediate and up.A QUICK NOTE - Read Ellen's note to Philip:Honey, Will be home late. Sandwiches in the fridge, cookies on the table. See you later. Love, Ellen When you leave a quick note for someone, you sometimes do not write complete sentences. You also use…