Highlights Archive
Learning Standards
SEP 2011
On Speaking Terms: Part V
A Guide to Pronunciation for ESL Teachers
This section focuses on ideas, means and methods of teaching English. These exercises aim to simplify teaching pronunciation by using a basic method for all activities.
Download Pronunciation Activites...
AUG 2011
On Speaking Terms: Part IV
Practice of Sentences
This section identifies the sounds in English that are difficult for certain language groups to pronounce. Also included are practice sentences organized by native language and, for general practice, a little tongue twister fun and challenge.
Read Practice Sentences...
JULY 2011
On Speaking Terms: Part III
Linguistic Interference
This section identifies basic linguistic interferences ESL students bring from their native languages. Interference includes pronunciation, syntax, and grammar.
Read about
Linguistic Interference in ESL instruction...
JUNE 2011
On Speaking Terms:Part II
Individual Sounds of English This section is designed to be used as workbook of speech drills, contrasting pairs, phrases and complete sentences.
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Individual Sounds of English...
APR 2011 -
On Speaking Terms: Part I
Intro to Pronunciation This section provides an overview for topics that include Sounds and Production; English as a Stress-Timed Language; Pronunciation Tips and more.
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Intro to Pronunciation...
DEC 2010
Why are reading strategies important?
Why is it important to discuss reading strategies with your student? The article addresses this question and gives examples of pre-reading, during-reading, and post-reading strategies.
Examples of Reading Strategies...
OCT 2010
Use Textbooks (& Other Resources) Purposefully
Learn to use authentic materials in lessons, ways to use textbook lessons, and the role of textbooks within *Equipped for the Future (EFF).
Use Resources Purposefully...
SEP 2010
Teach English
A Training Course for Teachers
Learn how to introduce vocabulary and use pictures for pre-reading a text, ask questions on comprehension, elicit vocabulary from pictures, and much more!
Also available in the tutor resource room at St. James ESL.
EL/Civics
Everyday Life
This fun, online, interactive program allows ESL students to practice things like measuring ingredients, reading a map and using a debit card.
We recommend the ATM activity!
Fun, interactive lessons in everday tasks...
Learning Standards
SEP 2011
On Speaking Terms: Part V
A Guide to Pronunciation for ESL Teachers This section focuses on ideas, means and methods of teaching English. These exercises aim to simplify teaching pronunciation by using a basic method for all activities. Download Pronunciation Activites...
AUG 2011
On Speaking Terms: Part IV
Practice of Sentences
This section identifies the sounds in English that are difficult for certain language groups to pronounce. Also included are practice sentences organized by native language and, for general practice, a little tongue twister fun and challenge.
Read Practice Sentences...
JULY 2011
On Speaking Terms: Part III
Linguistic Interference
This section identifies basic linguistic interferences ESL students bring from their native languages. Interference includes pronunciation, syntax, and grammar.
Read about
Linguistic Interference in ESL instruction...
JUNE 2011
On Speaking Terms:Part II
Individual Sounds of English This section is designed to be used as workbook of speech drills, contrasting pairs, phrases and complete sentences. Get Individual Sounds of English...
APR 2011 -
On Speaking Terms: Part I
Intro to Pronunciation This section provides an overview for topics that include Sounds and Production; English as a Stress-Timed Language; Pronunciation Tips and more.
Read
Intro to Pronunciation...
DEC 2010
Why are reading strategies important?
Why is it important to discuss reading strategies with your student? The article addresses this question and gives examples of pre-reading, during-reading, and post-reading strategies.
Examples of Reading Strategies...
OCT 2010
Use Textbooks (& Other Resources) Purposefully
Learn to use authentic materials in lessons, ways to use textbook lessons, and the role of textbooks within *Equipped for the Future (EFF).
Use Resources Purposefully...
SEP 2010
Teach English
A Training Course for Teachers
Learn how to introduce vocabulary and use pictures for pre-reading a text, ask questions on comprehension, elicit vocabulary from pictures, and much more!
Also available in the tutor resource room at St. James ESL.
EL/Civics
Everyday Life
This fun, online, interactive program allows ESL students to practice things like measuring ingredients, reading a map and using a debit card.
We recommend the ATM activity!
Fun, interactive lessons in everday tasks...