Tag: English Fluency

Anatomy of an English learner

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Learning English can feel like a big challenge, but if we understand the “anatomy” of an English learner, we can work out the body parts that will help us improve our fluency.

For you, what is the most important body part of English learners?

✍️ Share your ideas in the comments below

Let’s get to know each other

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Welcome to our online English class! To kick off our journey together, we’ll be engaging in a fun warm-up activity to get to know each other better.

  • Follow the instructions below to connect with your fellow classmates
  • After the designated time, we will discuss the activity as a class.
  • Be prepared to share one interesting thing you learned about a classmate during this activity.

About me

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Objective: Practice speaking spontaneously, enhance vocabulary, and improve fluency.

  • Click the “Start” button to open a box
  • Read the topic and share your answer with your classmates.
  • You have 1-2 minutes (depending on the topic) to speak about the topic on the card.
  • Try to speak continuously and express your thoughts clearly.
  • If you’re in a pair, take turns being the speaker and the listener
  • After several rounds, the teacher will pause the activity.
  • Reflect on how the activity went. Did you find it challenging? Did you learn new words?
  • Some students will share their favourite topics or responses with the class.
  • The class might discuss the topics further and ask questions related to them.

Remember, the goal is to improve your speaking skills, so don’t worry about making mistakes. Enjoy the challenge and have fun expressing your thoughts!

Let’s Discover Pronunciation

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💬 What’s Pronunciation?

Pronunciation is how we say words. It’s not just about knowing the words, but also about saying them in a way that others can understand. It includes making the right sounds, putting stress on the correct parts of a word, and having a good rhythm when you speak. When we work on pronunciation, we’re trying to speak clearly so that people can get what we’re saying. It’s an important part of learning a language because it helps us communicate better with others.

Why Does It Matter?

  1. Speak Clearly: Pronouncing words well helps you speak so that everyone can understand you.
  2. Feel Confident: When you say words right, it boosts your confidence. Conversations become more fun!
  3. Fit In Everywhere: Good pronunciation helps you fit in easily, whether you’re chatting with friends or working in a new place.

💡 Easy Tips for Pronunciation Fun:

  1. Listen and Copy:
    • Listen to English songs, movies, or people talking. Try to copy how they say things. It’s like learning a cool new dance!
  2. Practice Every Day:
    • Spend a few minutes each day practicing. Like playing a game, the more you practice, the better you become.
  3. Record Yourself:
    • Use your phone to record your voice. Listen and see where you can make it even better. It’s like being your own English coach!
  4. Speak with other English learners:
    • Meet new online friends on websites or places made just for practicing English. They’ll help you practice and have fun together.

💻 Free Websites for Pronunciation

  1. Pronuncian
  2. Tools for Clear Speech
  3. English Club
  4. BBC Learning English

📱 Free Apps for Pronunciation

  1. English Pronunciation Tutor
  2. Speak Ingles
  3. Say it

Picnic

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Learning goal: Let’s practice speaking and decision-making in groups while exploring different foods.

  1. Get in Groups: Form small groups with 3-4 classmates.
  2. Pick a meal: Decide on food for your group – pizza, sushi, hotdog, hamburger
  3. Food: Click on the picture of the food that the group has chosen
  4. Answer Questions: Look for questions about your food on the webpage. Discuss and answer them in your group.
  5. Present to Class: Share what you found. Everyone in your group should talk a bit.
  6. Class Talk: After each group talks, the class can discuss food together.
  7. Think About It: What did you learn? Any new food you want to try?
  8. Remember to speak English and enjoy learning about different customs and cultures!

FOOD MENU

Wheel breaker

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Objective: Get to know more about your classmates and practice speaking spontaneously.

  • Click “Start” to spin the wheel
  • The wheel will show you a number
  • Find the number -> and discuss the topics with your classmates
  • Make full sentences to share the information you know about them
  • Try to speak continuously and express your thoughts clearly.
  • If you’re in a pair, take turns being the speaker and the listener

Spin the wheel

Topics

After several rounds, the teacher will pause the activity.

  • Reflect on how the activity went. Did you find it challenging? Did you learn new words?
  • Some students will share their favourite topics or responses with the class.
  • The class might discuss the topics further and ask questions related to them.

Remember, the goal is to improve your speaking skills, so don’t worry about making mistakes. Enjoy the challenge and have fun expressing your thoughts!

Influential people

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Objective: Practice speaking spontaneously, practice vocabulary, and improve fluency.

  • Click the “Start” button to open a box
  • You will see the picture of an influential person
  • Make full sentences to share the information you know about them
  • Try to speak continuously and express your thoughts clearly.
  • If you’re in a pair, take turns being the speaker and the listener

After several rounds, the teacher will pause the activity.

  • Reflect on how the activity went. Did you find it challenging? Did you learn new words?
  • Some students will share their favourite topics or responses with the class.
  • The class might discuss the topics further and ask questions related to them.

Remember, the goal is to improve your speaking skills, so don’t worry about making mistakes. Enjoy the challenge and have fun expressing your thoughts!

What someone does

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Objective: Practice speaking spontaneously, enhance vocabulary, and improve fluency.

  • Click the “Start” button to spin the random wheel
  • The wheel will show you a topic.
  • You have 1-2 minutes (depending on the topic) to speak about the topic on the wheel
  • Try to speak continuously and express your thoughts clearly.
  • If you’re in a pair, take turns being the speaker and the listener

  • After several rounds, the teacher will pause the activity.
  • Reflect on how the activity went. Did you find it challenging? Did you learn new words?
  • Some students will share their favourite topics or responses with the class.
  • The class might discuss the topics further and ask questions related to them.

Remember, the goal is to improve your speaking skills, so don’t worry about making mistakes. Enjoy the challenge and have fun expressing your thoughts!