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| esl questions past simple: Concept Questions and Time Lines Graham Workman, Unknown UK Publisher, 2005 |
| esl questions past simple: 50 Very Short Conversations Mark Kulek, 2018-05-11 These 50 very short conversations are intended to get you speaking English right away. This book is suitable for both students and teachers. These short conversations are perfect for beginners and for those who want to review these important conversations. Each conversation is illustrated for better understanding. There are 25 topics that include: greetings, around town, asking for help, asking a personal question, at home and many more. There are 75 extension questions for stimulating talk. There are 50 quizzes to challenge your comprehension. These 50 very short conversations will get you speaking English now. |
| esl questions past simple: ESL Role Plays Larry Pitts, 2015-06-14 A book of fun and engaging role play activities for use in ESL and EFL classrooms. The role plays cover a wide variety of topics and are designed to maximize student engagement and English language production. |
| esl questions past simple: ESL MAGIC GAMES. FOR KINDERGARTEN Jenny White, 2022-05-15 This book will help you master “classroom magic” – ESL games that engage ALL your students into learning English and turn ANY class into a perfect one, with all the goals achieved.There are flashcard games, games with a ball and other activities. In the description of every game you will find step-by-step instructions how to make the game “work” for your students.Colourful illustrations and zero preparation time make this book a MUST HAVE for any kindergarten teacher. |
| esl questions past simple: 1,000 Conversation Questions Larry Pitts, 2014-08-30 This book is packed with more than 1,000 conversation questions spanning 100 topics and is targeted towards intermediate or advanced ESL or EFL students.It is designed with one goal in mind, to provide you with a wealth of easy to use conversation questions for ESL and EFL teachers. |
| esl questions past simple: Past Simple David Ronder, Peter Thompson, 2012 A flexible classroom resource for students interested in British history and culture. |
| esl questions past simple: 500 Grammar Based Conversation Questions Larry Pitts, 2014-08-30 [M]akes grammar lessons more engaging and interesting for intermediate and advanced ESL/EFL students--Back cover. |
| esl questions past simple: ESL Conversation Rocket Brian Branca, 2019-04 Blast Your Way to Conversation Success!ESL Conversation Rocket helps students build a solid foundation for conversational English using grammar skills. This book was written by a teacher specifically for beginners and low-level learners. Throughout the book, students use their understanding of simple grammar points, as well as their personal life experiences, to have real, authentic conversations in English.The problem with many other ESL conversation books is that there is no scaffolding. Students are expected to just talk. Now, imagine teaching a child to ride a bike without training wheels; the experience would be frustrating and painful. Herein lies the key to effective English conversation instruction: scaffolding! Just as children need training wheels to ride a bike, students need scaffolding to master conversation. Each unit of ESL Conversation Rocket is scaffolded using a simple and easily accessible grammar skill as a starting point. From there, students utilize an understanding of this grammar skill to build competence in conversation. Each unit is equipped with six student-centered exercises which gradually build in difficulty. The units culminate in Real Life Conversation, where the training wheels are taken off and students have a chance to practice real, everyday conversation.Are you ready for conversation takeoff? |
| esl questions past simple: Pedagogical Grammar for ESL Made Easy (Penerbit USM) Tan Kok Eng, 2019 This book is a good companion for teachers and learners of the English grammar. It gives the opportunity for teachers to journey with their students in the teaching and learning of grammar, especially in a non-native English speaking context. It encourages an understanding of grammar through the use of a metalanguage. Learners no longer have to depend on the ‘it feels right’ defense but can confidently support grammar usage with sound explanation. ESL learners from the secondary school level to tertiary level as well as learners who are preparing to be English teachers will find the aspects and depth of the contents covered in this book useful. The book inculcates the practice of ‘awareness, analysis and explanation’ which helps learners to tap into the many grammar guides and resources available. |
| esl questions past simple: ESL - Reinforcement Activity Book Tommie A. Shider, 2016-02-01 The ESL Reinforcement Activity Book is filled with innovative, fun and hands on activities to reinforce various English concepts for limited English Proficient learners. It addresses Basic Expressions, Self-Identification questions and answers as well as basic and advanced grammatical patterns and usages. The activities are designed to allow students to work independently, in groups or in pairs to reinforce the concepts. Activities can be modified to address the four language domains: listening, speaking, reading and writing. Usage and implementation of all activities are explained along with suggested activities. Students will enjoy using and enhancing their English proficiency with the assortment of fun activities provided in the ESL Reinforcement Activity Book. |
| esl questions past simple: ESL Conversation Questions for Kids Jackie Bolen, 2021-04-24 Have better English conversation and speaking classes with children today! In ESL Conversation Questions for Kids, you'll find more than 50 conversation topics suitable for English learners, each with a set of 15 engaging, interactive questions that'll get your students talking. They are designed for kids who know a little bit of vocabulary already. This book is perfect for those situations when you want to get an interesting discussion going but are out of inspiration. Keep a copy on your phone to pull out in case you need some fresh, new ideas. They're ideal for a warm-up or for a longer, free-talking time at the end of a themed lesson. Author Jackie Bolen is sharing her great ideas for English conversation questions with English teachers throughout the world. She's a CELTA/DELTA certified teacher with more than 15 years of experience in the classroom. These are the question lists that she uses with her own students. Pick up a copy of the book if you want to... Have more interesting English conversation classes with kids Engage students with great questions See happy, smiling faces in your classes Save time when planning lessons Have a resource to use in case of emergency It's the perfect solution to a last-minute class that you haven't had time to prep for! Or for classes where students want to do lots of free-talking, including private lessons. Avoid the chit-chat about the usual things and instead opt for something more interesting. These TEFL conversation questions for children will get students talking, guaranteed! Buy the book today to have better English classes tomorrow. |
| esl questions past simple: English the American Way: A Fun ESL Guide to Language and Culture in the U.S. (with Embedded Audio & MP3) Sheila MacKechnie Murtha, Jane Airey O'Connor, 2015-01-04 REA’s English the American Way: A Fun ESL Guide to Language and Culture in the U.S. with Embedded Audio & Mp3 Download Helps English Language Learners Improve Their Skills A fun guide to everything American for the English language learner! Authored by seasoned ESL instructors, this handy guidebook is perfect for people who already have a good grasp of English, but want to improve how they speak the language as it is spoken in the United States. Written in a lighthearted and easy-to-follow style, this book is a great resource for people of all ages and all nationalities. Each unit introduces commonly used phrases, vocabulary, and verbs, and offers sample dialogs to illustrate everyday American life. Sentence completions, quizzes, tips, and illustrations make learning fun. Individual units cover topics essential to the mosaic of American life: making friends, basic skills, driving, dining out, dealing with money, home life, emergency situations, doctor visits, handling a job interview, and more. To improve your pronunciation, listen to the embedded audio that accompanies this e-book or download the Mp3. The audio contains all the dialogues and pronunciation pointers found in the book so you can listen along and practice your speaking skills as you read. The dialogues are read by native speakers and are a great way to work on accent reduction. If you’re looking for a fun and easy way to improve your English language skills, this is the book for you! |
| esl questions past simple: Intermediate English Discussion Topics Nigel Mark Openshaw, 2017-06-21 The lessons that follow can be adapted to run from 30 to 90 minutes. They often start with about 5-10 minutes of free talking. This can cover how the students are, what they have been doing or plan to do, as well as contributions from the teacher.The structure of the lessons is modular, with clear and obvious steps to take. Everything starts with the teacher's preparation work. Depending on the students' ability, topics might need a quick worksheet or short classroom activity at the start of the lesson, and you will need to set aside time to devise this.The purpose of each lesson is for students to gain confidence and increase their vocabulary by talking about different topics. If they are unsure about what to do, this might mean introductory work is needed first.I have taught classes with anything up to twenty students using these materials. The lessons are easy to adapt depending on your classroom size and level. For example, with a large class you can encourage smaller groups to discuss topics together and then ask students to share their ideas with the whole class.Be aware of students' sensitivities. Some students may be a little nervous about expressing their opinions and emotions in front of the class. However, over time, they will come to realize that everyone else feels the same and their confidence will improve. |
| esl questions past simple: Cambridge English for Schools 2 Teacher's Book Andrew Littlejohn, Diana Hicks, 1996-05-23 Aimed at young students, this comprehensive book includes an 'A-Z of Methodology' reference section. The levels 1-4 contain around 80 hours of class work depending on the various options used. The Starter level provides around 40-60 hours of class work. |
| esl questions past simple: 47 ESL Conversation Topics with Questions, Vocabulary & Writing Prompts Jackie Bolen, 2020-10-08 Have better English conversation classes filed with happy, engaged students by using this book filled with interesting speaking topics. Get your students talking with these 47 conversation topics that consist of a warm-up question, vocabulary challenge, idioms & phrases, 10 conversation questions, and 2 writing prompts. It's the ultimate book for speaking or conversation classes with teenagers or adults at the beginner or intermediate level. The best part? It's a no-prep solution! Seriously. It's designed so that you can just grab it and go so stop wasting too much time doing lesson planning. There are 47 ESL conversation topics so you can make it through an entire semester in style. Check out the book if you want to... Save time when planning lessons Help students improve their English conversational skills in a big way Talk about interesting things with your students Have something you can print off and take to class at the last minute See happy, smiling students in your classes The basis of a good conversation class is giving learners a reason and an opportunity to speak. Combine this with the scaffolding of grammar and phrases and that's some serious ESL teaching gold! Your students will love this engaging, interesting approach to working on their English conversational skills. Author and CELTA/DELTA certified teacher Jackie Bolen is sharing her great ideas with ESL teachers around the world. She has 15 years of experience teaching conversational English. These are the lesson plans that she uses in her own classes. This is the 8th book in the Teaching ESL Conversation and Speaking series by Jackie Bolen Pick up a copy of the book today and get ready for better English conversation classes in the future. |
| esl questions past simple: 1005 ESL Conversation Questions: For Teenagers and Adults Jackie Bolen, 2020-07-02 In 1005 ESL Conversation Questions, you'll find 67 conversation topics suitable for English learners, each with a set of 15 engaging, interactive questions that'll get students talking. They are designed for intermediate or advanced ESL/EFL students who already have a good range of vocabulary. This book is perfect for those situations when you want to get an interesting discussion going but are out of inspiration. Keep a copy on your phone to pull out in case you need some fresh, new ideas. They're ideal for a warm-up or for a longer, free-talking time at the end of a themed lesson. It's the perfect solution to a last-minute class that you haven't had time to prep for! Or for classes where students want to do lots of free-talking, including private lessons. Avoid the chit-chat about the usual things and instead opt for something more interesting (one of the topics in this book). These TEFL conversation questions will get students talking, guaranteed! Pick up your copy of the book today to have better English classes in the future. |
| esl questions past simple: 67 ESL Conversation Topics with Questions, Vocabulary, Writing Prompts & More Jackie Bolen, 2020-07-13 Get your students talking with these 67 conversation topics that consist of a warm-up question, vocabulary challenge, idioms & phrases, 14 conversation questions, and 2-3 writing prompts. It's the ultimate book for speaking or conversation classes with teenagers or adults. The best part? it's a seriously no-prep solution! It's designed so that you can just grab it and go. And there are 67 ESL conversation topics so you can make it through an entire semester in style. The basis of a good conversation class is giving learners a reason and an opportunity to speak. Combine this with scaffolding of grammar and phrases and that's some serious ESL teaching gold! Your students will love this engaging, interesting approach to working on their English conversation skills. Pick up a copy of the book today and get ready for better English conversation classes in the future. |
| esl questions past simple: Language and Esl Methodology Irwin Goldstein, 2020-09-23 It is unfortunate but true that many misconceptions exist regarding teaching English to non-English speakers. Just as one who can read is not by that criterion alone capable of teaching reading, knowing a particular language does not ensure that one can effectively teach it. It is an error to assume that “common sense” can guide one in this regard. True “common sense” is simply not as common as many may believe. What may appear a sensible thing to do in teaching ESL, may in fact (as one who reads the book will see) prove counter-productive and in turn detrimental to the learning process. This book focuses on subject matter which includes the question of what language actually is (it’s components, skills, and traits), the mystery of the origin of language, the history of the English language, an in-dept view of the Audio-Lingual (ALM) teaching method (its philosophy, approaches and one time long standing popularity) as well as its decline as a foundation course, ESL testing (with an emphasis on measuring one’s oral ability and progress) along with a complete aural-oral testing instrument, culture as a significant factor in language learning, and a question and answer section for clarifying items of interest of those involved in the field of ESL. The book is designed to be of value to ESL teachers and administrators, students preparing to teach ESL, volunteers in need of learning more about the field and individuals who may simply be interested in the history of the language (especially English) and/or ESL methodology. The book’s information is expected to increase the knowledge of readers as well as to help some strengthen and others develop a solid foundation upon which to rely in whatever approach they choose to teach ESL. |
| esl questions past simple: Adult Esl Trudy Smoke, 2013-05-13 The essays in this book focus on political strategies, pedagogical models, and community programs that enable adult ESL learners to become vital members of North American society. This is particularly important in our present time of contraction and downsizing in the education of non-native speakers. The authors represent a broad range of programs and perspectives, but they all have in common the goal of enabling both faculty and students to become full participants in our society and thereby to gain control over their futures. Readers of this book will develop an understanding of the ways in which innovative educators are creating strategies for maintaining language programs and services. |
| esl questions past simple: Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary Kate Woodford, Guy Jackson, 2003 The Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary is the ideal dictionary for advanced EFL/ESL learners. Easy to use and with a great CD-ROM - the perfect learner's dictionary for exam success. First published as the Cambridge International Dictionary of English, this new edition has been completely updated and redesigned. - References to over 170,000 words, phrases and examples explained in clear and natural English - All the important new words that have come into the language (e.g. dirty bomb, lairy, 9/11, clickable) - Over 200 'Common Learner Error' notes, based on the Cambridge Learner Corpus from Cambridge ESOL exams Plus, on the CD-ROM: - SMART thesaurus - lets you find all the words with the same meaning - QUICKfind - automatically looks up words while you are working on-screen - SUPERwrite - tools for advanced writing, giving help with grammar and collocation - Hear and practise all the words. |
| esl questions past simple: Compelling Conversations: Questions and Quotations on Timeless Topics Eric H. Roth, Toni Aberson, 2010-10-29 This innovative ESL/EFL textbook helps advanced English language learners develop conversation skills and improve fluency by sharing experiences, reflecting on their lives, and discussing proverbs and quotations. The oral skills English textbook includes 45 thematic chapters, over 1,350 questions, 500 vocabulary words, 250 proverbs and American idioms, and 500 quotations. Designed for both adult education and intensive English language students, the conversations and activities deepen critical thinking skills and develop speaking skills essential to success in community college and university programs. Compelling Conversations has been used in classrooms in over 40 countries, recommended by English Teaching Professional magazine, adopted by conversation clubs and private English tutors, and enjoyed by thousands of English students. |
| esl questions past simple: Grammar Works 1 Teacher's Book Michael Gammidge, Mick Gammidge, 1998-09-10 Grammar Works 2 provides upper-elementary grammar practice for young students. For students from 10-12 years upwards, Grammar Works is a series of three lively, colourful workbooks designed to supplement and consolidate the grammar content of a course book. This book is ideal for teachers' teaching at Level 1. |
| esl questions past simple: Edexcel IGCSE in English as a Second Language (ESL) , Edexcel IGCSE 英语词汇 (二语) DAVID YAO, The Edexcel International GCSE in English as a Second Language (ESL) is designed as a qualification for either students obtaining their secondary education through English as a medium of instruction, or studying English in order to enhance their future educational or employment prospects. Achievement in this qualification is benchmarked against the Council of Europe's Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). The framework has been developed as a design tool. Please refer to the Council of Europe website for more information. This examination series targets a range of abilities; from level B1 (intermediate) to C1 (advanced) of the CEFR. Based on our many years' experience in HSK and IGCSE Chinese teaching and course contents preparation, we find vocabulary level classification is so important. Students can use CEFR levels for self-assessment so that they can more clearly define what they need to work on, and work out what they would like to achieve in their target language. Our Classified Chinese vocabulary list HSK and IGCSE has total 5000 vocabularies with the Best English Translation for better understanding. Many students call it LIFE SAVING STRAW for their exam. This book is a great success and encourages us to work beyond it. Based on our pass experience and data collection, by referring the authoritative resources like Cambridge and Oxford dictionary, here is our painstaking effort! |
| esl questions past simple: Writing First with Readings Laurie G. Kirszner, Stephen R. Mandell, 2011-12-28 Best-selling authors and veteran college writing instructors Laurie Kirszner and Stephen Mandell believe that students learn to write best when they use their own writing as a starting point. In Writing First with Readings: Practice in Context, designed for the paragraph to essay course, Kirszner and Mandell take seriously the ideas and expressive abilities of developmental students, as well as their need to learn the rules of writing and grammar. Visual writing prompts that open every chapter get students writing immediately. By moving frequently between their own writing, writing models and instruction, and workbook-style mastery exercises, students get constant reinforcement of the skills they are learning. Thoughtful chapters on college success, research, and critical reading, along with high-interest essays, round out the text, making it the perfect introduction to college writing. Read the preface. |
| esl questions past simple: Teaching English Through ELA, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies Long Peng, 2022-07-21 Accessible and hands-on, this textbook provides a comprehensive introduction to teaching language through content, an approach known as Content-Based Language Teaching (CBLT). A content-based, language-focused approach to teaching in the disciplines is essential to serving the language and disciplinary needs of English learners (ELs) in the classroom. Guided by learning standards and informed by research, this book demonstrates how content materials in the English Language Arts (ELA), Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies can be harnessed to develop the English language proficiency of ELs as well as advance their disciplinary knowledge and skills. Using content materials in ELA, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies as a starting point, this textbook illustrates how to teach English as an additional language effectively by integrating language instruction with disciplinary teaching. It showcases numerous learning and instructional activities, complete with targeted language exemplified in sentential and discourse contexts, direct instruction, teacher modeling, guided and individual practices, and assessments, which are further backed up by detailed discussions of their goals, rationales, and implementation. This textbook also features a discussion of differentiation to address the varied needs of students. To further assist readers in determining how to incorporate language instruction, Peng identifies extensive possibilities for language teaching that are based on the same content materials and beyond those targeted by sample learning activities. Each chapter ends with three types of exercises—multiple-choice questions, open-ended discussion questions, and problems of application—to bolster understanding, promote reflection, and encourage application. Complementing the book are additional online resources, including ready-to-use PowerPoints, which are available on the book’s webpage at Routledge.com/9780367521134. Covering key issues such as characteristics of effective language instruction, differentiation, and the challenges associated with CBLT, this is an essential text in TESOL methods and content-area language teaching, as well as an invaluable resource for pre-service and in-service ESL/EFL teachers and content-area teachers who are interested in furthering their students’ language and literacy development. |
| esl questions past simple: Medical English Clear & Simple Melodie Hull, 2010-01-04 Take a better approach to English for ESL health care students and practitioners. This workbook-based method uses a variety of interactive learning techniques to develop their mastery of medical English and their ability to use and understand it in the health care setting. It’s perfect for both self-study and classroom instruction. |
| esl questions past simple: Effective Techniques for English Conversation Groups Julia M. Dobson, 1981 |
| esl questions past simple: A Simplified Guide to Statistics for Non-Mathematicians - How to organize a successful research project James John Asher, 2005 |
| esl questions past simple: Challenges Encountered by Chinese ESL Learners Mable Chan, Alessandro G. Benati, 2022-08-01 This book provides a blended approach in outlining the properties of grammatical knowledge that have been causing difficulty to Chinese speaking learners, including tense and aspect, articles, passives, unaccusatives, plurality and motion verbs. It explains from different linguistics perspectives how these constraints/difficulties might be dealt with. It also offers readers a comprehensive account of these problems, and outlines the possible pedagogical solutions teachers can try in the classroom. These topics are selected because they bring substantial challenges and difficulties to Chinese English as a Second Language (ESL) learners. This book bridges the gap between acquisition theory and language pedagogy research, benefiting not just language learners but language teachers around the world, and all those who would like to witness collaboration between second language acquisition theory and second language teaching practice in general. It initiates future work in which researchers from different fields with diverging theoretical perspectives and methodological approaches will be able to develop studies that are compatible with each other. This overall can facilitate our understanding of second language acquisition, and how instruction might help. |
| esl questions past simple: Must Know High School ESL Danielle Pelletier DePinna, 2022-07-08 A user-friendly, concept-first approach to ESL helps you learn to read, write and speak English quickly and easily As part of our new Must Know series, Must Know High School ESL makes sure what you really need to know is clear up-front. Rather than starting with goals to be met like other study guides, chapters begin with the must know ideas, or concepts. The chapter then shows you how these important concepts will help you succeed in your studies. Written by an expert ESL educator with decades of experience, Must Know High School ESL provides useful examples to help explain and clarify each topic, then follows up with more challenging aspects and exceptions to any rules. Every chapter closes with reinforcing exercises to help you get the practice you need and the confidence you want. With a focus on the essentials and extensive, practical examples, Must Know High School ESL shows you that understanding the must-know concepts can help you speak, read and write English quickly and painlessly. Features: Focused, must-know content approach helps you learn quickly and easily Extensive, practical examples drive home essential topics 250 real-life practice questions instill confidence and reinforce comprehension A conversational writing style and engaging IRL (In Real Life) and BTW (By the Way) sidebars Extensive audio to help you improve listening skills and comprehension Bonus app: Includes 100 flashcards to reinforce concepts Content aligned to national standards |
| esl questions past simple: The Bedford Guide for College Writers with Reader, Research Manual, and Handbook X. J. Kennedy, Dorothy M. Kennedy, Marcia F. Muth, 2011-01-06 With its process-oriented rhetoric, provocative thematic reader, up-to-date research manual, and comprehensive handbook, The Bedford Guide for College Writers gives your students the tools they need to succeed as writers -- all in one book. Each of the book's four main components has been carefully developed to provide an engaging, well-coordinated guide for student writers. This edition's new, more open design and sharper focus on active learning do even more to help students develop transferable skills. The Bedford Guide for College Writers prepares students to be the confident, resourceful, and independent writers they will need to be. |
| esl questions past simple: The Teacher's Grammar of English with Answers Ron Cowan, 2008-05-26 The Teacher's grammar of English enables English language teachers and teachers-in-training to fully understand and effectively teach English grammar. With comprehensive presentation of form, meaning, and usage, along with practical exercises and advice on teaaching difficult structures, it is both a complete grammar course and an essential reference text.--Back cover. |
| esl questions past simple: Hands-On English Language Learning - Early Years Jennifer E. Lawson, 2009-09-04 The Hands-On English Language Learning program is a resource for classroom teachers, specialist teachers working with English-language learners, and other educational professionals who support these students. To assist your students in developing language skills, this resource includes: specific curricular connections for each lesson to identify links to subject-area themes in language arts, mathematics, science, social studies, health, physical education, and the arts integrated class activities to promote learning in context for all students in the classroom suggested activities focus on curricular topics in all subject areas, while supporting English language learners relevant topics such as the classroom and school, clothing, food, hobbies and interests, plants and animals of Canada, the world, and the environment age-appropriate, high-interest learning activities that foster the development of essential English language vocabulary and skills in listening, speaking, reading, writing, viewing, and representing activities (in keeping with the philosophy of all Portage & Main Press Hands-On programs) that are student-centred and focus on real-life, hands-on experiences Please note: All blackline masters are included on a CD. |
| esl questions past simple: English in Mind Level 3B Combo with Audio CD/CD-ROM Herbert Puchta, Jeff Stranks, Richard Carter, Peter Lewis-Jones, 2007-07-16 This multi-level English course is for teenagers. English in Mind Combo 3B offers Units 9-16 of the Level 3 Student's Book and Workbook, renumbered as Units 1-8. It includes corresponding material from the Level 3 Audio CD / CD-ROM. |
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| esl questions past simple: Research Methods in Second Language Acquisition Alison Mackey, Susan M. Gass, 2011-10-18 Research Methods in Second Language Acquisition “With its cornucopia of information, both thorough and practical, this book is a must for our methodology shelves. Its study questions and project suggestions will be a boon for many research methods courses.” Robert M. DeKeysevr, University of Maryland “This guide to collecting, coding and analyzing second language acquisition data will be an essential reference for novice and experienced researchers alike.” Peter Robinson, Aoyama Gakuin University “Comprehensive and technically up-to-date, yet accessible and cogent! This remarkable textbook is sure to become a premier choice for the research training of many future SLA generations.” Lourdes Ortega, University of Hawaii “Alison Mackey and Susan Gass’ valuable new book offers hands-on methodological guidance from established experts on all kinds of second language research.” Michael H. Long, University of Maryland Research Methods in Second Language Acquisition: A Practical Guide is an informative guide to research design and methodology in this growing and vibrant field. Utilizing research methods and tools from varied fields of study including education, linguistics, psychology, and sociology, this collection offers complete coverage of the techniques of second language acquisition research. This guide covers a variety of topics, such as second language writing and reading, meta-analyses, research replication, qualitative data collection and analysis, and more. Each chapter of this volume offers background, step-by-step guidance, and relevant studies to create comprehensive coverage of each method. This carefully selected and edited volume will be a useful text for graduate students and scholars looking to keep pace with the latest research projects and methodologies in second language acquisition. |
| esl questions past simple: Assessment and ESL Barbara Law, Mary Eckes, 2007-02-19 The revised and expanded edition of this bestseller is a comprehensive, easy-to-read resource that explores the theory and practice of ESL assessment. Written for anyone working with English-language learners (elementary and secondary, mainstream and ESL), this new edition of Assessment and ESL presents ideas and tools for alternative assessment. The authors offer methods of documenting the learning and progress of second-language learners—learning and progress that may not always be apparent at first glance. Like the previous edition, the new edition is filled with real stories about students who take baby steps, progress in leaps and bounds toward proficiency, and eventually learn to fly on their own. |
| esl questions past simple: Perfect Phrases for ESL Conversation Skills Diane Engelhardt, 2012-09-14 Use just the right phrases and master the art of conversation like a native speaker of English How do you share an experience from your home country? What should you say to start a conversation? How do you offer someone your advice? This handy reference will help you navigate social and business situations, with hundreds of ready-to-use English phrases that will help you converse with friends, collaborate with co-workers, and engage those around you. Inside find examples of Perfect Phrases for . . . Introductions - Let me introduce myself. Invitations - How about going to dinner on Friday? Decisions - What are our options? Disbelief - You're pulling my leg! Gifts - That's very thoughtful of you. |
| esl questions past simple: The Little Prince Antoine de Saint−Exupery, 2021-08-31 The Little Prince and nbsp;(French: and nbsp;Le Petit Prince) is a and nbsp;novella and nbsp;by French aristocrat, writer, and aviator and nbsp;Antoine de Saint-Exupéry. It was first published in English and French in the US by and nbsp;Reynal and amp; Hitchcock and nbsp;in April 1943, and posthumously in France following the and nbsp;liberation of France and nbsp;as Saint-Exupéry's works had been banned by the and nbsp;Vichy Regime. The story follows a young prince who visits various planets in space, including Earth, and addresses themes of loneliness, friendship, love, and loss. Despite its style as a children's book, and nbsp;The Little Prince and nbsp;makes observations about life, adults and human nature. The Little Prince and nbsp;became Saint-Exupéry's most successful work, selling an estimated 140 million copies worldwide, which makes it one of the and nbsp;best-selling and nbsp;and and nbsp;most translated books and nbsp;ever published. and nbsp;It has been translated into 301 languages and dialects. and nbsp;The Little Prince and nbsp;has been adapted to numerous art forms and media, including audio recordings, radio plays, live stage, film, television, ballet, and opera. |
| esl questions past simple: Highway to E.S.L. Rik Ruiter, Pinky Y. Dang, 2005 In today's world, teaching English as a Second Language (E.S.L.) is big business. An expanding global communications network has made English the international language of choice. In Highway to E.S.L., authors Rik Ruiter and Pinky Dang provide an easy-to-understand guide, not only for individuals seeking a new and rewarding career teaching English, but also for experienced E.S.L. instructors who wish to improve their classroom skills. Written in a user-friendly format that includes detailed course planning and an appendix containing a variety of useful evaluation forms, Highway To E.S.L. supplies readers with valuable information on how to teach the different disciplines of English-a vital component to successful education in both domestic and international markets. Other key topics include: · Necessary teaching methodologies and approaches · Innovative personal teaching tips · Proficient classroom management · Troubleshooting common classroom problems · Efficient planning that utilizes timetables · Stimulating activity suggestions · Effective curriculum and lesson planning for grammar, reading, writing, listening, and speaking · Incorporating both conventional and non-conventional teaching resources in the classroom In Highway to E.S.L., Ruiter and Dang answer the common who, where, when, what, why, and how questions of both experienced and inexperienced E.S.L. teachers, providing teachers with the vital information needed to educate eager minds. |
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ESL Conversation Questions - What if...? (I-TESL-J)
A Part of Conversation Questions for the ESL Classroom. If you had only 24 hours to live, what would you do? If a classmate asked you for the answer to a question during an exam while the …
EFL/ESL Articles from The Internet TESL Journal
Multiple Intelligence Theory and the ESL Classroom -- Preliminary Considerations By Karen L. Currie; Letterland Pictogram Concept in EFL Teaching of Young Children By Oksana …
ESL Conversation Questions - Getting to Know Each Other (I-TESL-J)
A Part of Conversation Questions for the ESL Classroom. Do you have any pets? What was the last book you read? Do you like to cook? What's your favorite food? Are you good at …
ESL Conversation Questions - Likes and Dislikes (I-TESL-J)
A Part of Conversation Questions for the ESL Classroom. What kind of music do you like? Who are your favorite performers or bands? Do you like music or musicians from other countries as …
ESL Conversation Questions - Stress (I-TESL-J)
A Part of Conversation Questions for the ESL Classroom. Recognizing Stress. What is stress? What causes stress? How do you recognize stress in your life? Have you been under stress …
EFL/ESL Teaching Techniques from The Internet TESL Journal
Guiding ESL Students Towards Independent Speech Making By Françoise Nunn and Roger Nunn; A Genre Approach to Oral Presentations By Fiona Webster. Reading. Teaching …
ESL Conversation Questions - The Art of Conversation (I-TESL-J)
A Part of Conversation Questions for the ESL Classroom. What makes it easy to talk to someone? What traits do you look for in a conversation partner? Tell about your favorite types …
Internet TESL Journal (For ESL/EFL Teachers)
The Internet TESL Journal is a free online journal for teachers of English as a second language that includes lesson plans, classroom handouts, links of interest to ESL teachers and students, …
ESL Conversation Questions - English study (I-TESL-J)
A Part of Conversation Questions for the ESL Classroom. Related: Classrooms. Do you think English is a difficult language to learn? Have you ever spoken English on the phone? How …
