Adjectival phrases are phrases that function as adjectives. They consist of the adjective(s) that modifies a noun and any adverb(s) or other elements that modify that adjective. Adjectival phrases always occur inside noun phrases. They always have a house full of friends during the summer. She prepared a wonderfully light […]
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Act an Adverb is a simple game which you can play with different levels and ages of class. It is based around the meaning and use of different adverbs. Preparation Prepare a set of flashcards, each of which has an adverb on it, e.g. happily quietly sadly carefully crazily (You […]
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Units of Measurement are used to talk about quantity. Common units include: length: meter, mile, kilometer… weight: pound, stone, kilogram… liquid: liter, gallon… Singular & Plural Units of measurement usually have a singular and plural form: I’ve lived here 1 year. That wall is 3 meters tall. This tank will […]
Continue ReadingThe Comparative Game
The Comparative Game is a simple way to get your class practicing comparatives. It’s best used at the end of a lesson where you’ve been looking at comparatives and adjectives and/or adverbs in general. Playing the Game Firstly divide the class into groups of four or so students each and […]
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The Syllabus is the outline of language to be taught to a class over a particular course (term, semester, etc). It can be seen as a step in the hierarchy of learning and teaching English. At best it will be designed by the school Director of Studies; at worst there […]
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