Topic: Embedded questions. In Part 2, we look beyond the use of embedded questions as subjects and direct objects. We study embedded questions as indirect objects and complements. LEVEL: High intermediate to advanced. (Captions will help students at lower levels. A downloadable version with NO CAPTIONS is available on Vimeo. www.vimeo.com NOTE: I’m very sorry to announce as of January 2012 links to EnglishCafe will no longer be active due to the site closing. I was very lucky to be a part of that online community while it lasted. I’m also sorry for the loss of additional materials for learners. TEACHERS: Related articles and classroom activities are posted on my WordPress blog. englishwithjennifer.wordpress.com englishwithjennifer.wordpress.com englishwithjennifer.wordpress.com MUSIC CREDIT: “Mini Lead Melody” by Enrique Plazaola Retrieved from www.flashkit.com FOR MORE MUSIC BY ENRIQUE PLAZAOLA, please visit www.enrique-plazaola.com
Topic: A review of the passive and study of the stative passive. LEVEL: High intermediate – advanced Note: A version of this video with no captions is available at www.youtube.com TEACHERS: A related classroom activity is posted on my WordPress blog. englishwithjennifer.wordpress.com MUSIC CREDIT: “Auld Lang Syne” words by Robert Burns Tin whistle and vocals – Pamela Vittorio Piano – me
Learn English with Jennifer and her friend, Natasha. Lesson 2: More greetings These are REAL lessons. No actors. No scripts. A real learning experience. Do you know a friend or family member who needs to learn English? Tell them they can learn along with Natasha as I teach her the basics of the English language. I will not be posting captions (subtitles) on these early lessons. I want beginners to develop their listening skills. I will write all important information on the board. Happy Studies to all! TEACHERS: Related posts are on my WordPress blog. englishwithjennifer.wordpress.com englishwithjennifer.wordpress.com Music credit: “Smart, Easy Listening” Artist: Enrique Plazaola Retrieved from www.flashkit.com For more by this artist, visit www.enrique-plazaola.com
Topic: Introduction to tag questions: form and use. In Part 1, I limit the discussion to the two most common uses of tag questions and how tag questions are formed. LEVEL: Intermediate Note: A version of this video with NO CAPTIONS is available at www.youtube.com Ready for Part 2? Go to www.youtube.com TEACHERS: Related classroom activities are posted on my WordPress blog. englishwithjennifer.wordpress.com englishwithjennifer.wordpress.com MUSIC CREDIT: “Toga” Artists: Alexander Lau and Brian Weck Retrieved from www.flashkit.com For more music by Lau and Weck, visit www.machvinyl.com Last but not least, special thanks go to Julie for her contribution to this lesson.
This is a very special lesson in my series “Pronunciation of English Vowel Sounds”. This video presents three speech samples: American English, British English, and New Zealand English. Listen and compare how three native speakers of three different dialects pronounce the same set of words. The UK contribution is given by Phil and MrTESOL. For more of MrTESOL’s materials for students, please visit www.englishcafe.com The NZ contribution is given by Sarah Lilburn of The Daily English Show. www.youtube.com www.thedailyenglishshow.com Music credit: “Smart, Easy Listening” by Enrique Plazaola retrieved from www.flashkit.com FOR MORE MUSIC BY ENRIQUE PLAZAOLA, VISIT www.enrique-plazaola.com STUDENTS: Additional practice is available on EnglishCafe. You’ll find links to the works of Paul Meier, the founder and director of the International Dialects of English Archive (IDEA). www.englishcafe.com TEACHERS: Related blog posts are available on WordPress. englishwithjennifer.wordpress.com englishwithjennifer.wordpress.com englishwithjennifer.wordpress.com A downloadable version (mp4) is available on Vimeo. www.vimeo.com
LESSON 3 Topic: Work style Guest Teacher: Dave Sconda (in Part 2) Click here for PART 2. www.youtube.com Key words & expressions: work style, work ethic, work ethics, proactive, fall into the trap of (doing something) Series objective: This series will help those preparing to use English in the workplace as well as those already in the workforce. This is NOT traditional Business English (negotiating, presenting, interviewing, etc.) The lessons in this series will help learners gain confidence in talking about work and work-related matters. Target skills of series: listening, speaking, and vocabulary. Levels: intermediate to advanced. STUDENTS: Additional practice is available at EnglishCafe. www.englishcafe.com TEACHERS: A related blog post is on WordPress. See key #4 (work ethics handout). englishwithjennifer.wordpress.com MUSIC CREDIT: “Zx5″ by Euglenu. Retrieved from www.flashkit.com For more music by EUGLENU, visit www.designx.ro
LESSON 2 Topic: Skill set Guest Teacher: Dave Sconda Key words & expressions: skill set, build job skills, attention to detail, mentor, rise to the top Series objective: This series will help those preparing to use English in the workplace as well as those already in the workforce. This is NOT traditional Business English (negotiating, presenting, interviewing, etc.) The lessons in this series will help learners gain confidence in talking about work and work-related matters. Target skills of series: listening, speaking, and vocabulary. Levels: intermediate to advanced. STUDENTS: Additional practice is available at EnglishCafe. The full lesson includes the transcript of Dave’s talk. www.englishcafe.com TEACHERS: A related classroom activity has been posted on my WordPress blog. englishwithjennifer.wordpress.com Also, consider using the following discussion questions as a post-viewing activity: 1. Do you agree or disagree with Dave’s views on job searches? 2. Do you have a mentor? Have you ever mentored another? 3. Describe your present skill set. MUSIC CREDIT: “Zx5″ by Euglenu. Retrieved from www.flashkit.com For more music by EUGLENU, visit www.designx.ro
