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Update on English Books Going to Darfur - Arrived!
Thu, 03 Jul 2008 07:00:00 +0800
Many of you generously donated to help buy books for refugees from Darfur. I'm happy to provide this update from Logan at Bookwish.org:
"The Headway books have reached the refugees...
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Debates
Tue, 01 Jul 2008 00:58:00 +0800
These debate lesson plans come complete with 'for / against' statements to get students going, as well as useful phrases for expressing opinions, offering explanations and disagreeing.
Multinationals - Help...
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Business English Practice Dialogues
Mon, 30 Jun 2008 10:53:00 +0800
Here are eight dialogues focusing on English you'll need at work for answering the phone, discussing business, or taking care of other daily business tasks. Each dialogue includes a key...
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Learning Phrasal Verbs
Mon, 30 Jun 2008 09:22:00 +0800
What are Phrasal Verbs? A phrasal verb consists of a verb and at least one particle which can be a preposition or an adverb. Here are some examples of phrasal...
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Choosing English Teaching after Graduation
Thu, 26 Jun 2008 13:56:00 +0800
Teaching English abroad has become a choice that many college graduates make before they move on to other stages in their careers. From Slovakia with love in the Guardian provides...
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Do you live in a flat, a duplex, or a detached house?
Tue, 24 Jun 2008 14:17:00 +0800
Here are some of the most important words used when talking about different places and buildings. At the end of each group of words you will find a link to...
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Idioms and Expressions: Have
Fri, 20 Jun 2008 06:11:00 +0800
Here is a new idiom and expression sheet focusing on one of the most common verbs 'have'. Each idiom or expression has a definition and two example sentences to help...
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Help Customers - Service Industry Dialogues
Thu, 19 Jun 2008 09:01:00 +0800
Here are three dialogues which will be helpful for those learning English to work in the service industry. Each dialogue contains key vocabulary to the industry and has a follow-up...
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Assessing Student Needs
Mon, 16 Jun 2008 12:30:00 +0800
Assessing students' English learning needs and goals is important for both teachers and English learners themselves. Here are some helpful articles:
Why are You Learning English? (interactive quiz, with follow-up suggestions)
Setting...
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English for Medical Purposes
Tue, 10 Jun 2008 20:44:00 +0800
Here are eight digalogues focusing on English you'll need if you visit the doctor, or if you work in the medical profession. Each dialogue includes a key vocabulary section, as...
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