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Rob Whyte is a university teacher, teacher trainer and writer.

Learn English, Paraphrase Quotes

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Learn English, Paraphrase Quotes

In this pair work or small group discussion, students have two tasks: paraphrase the meaning of quotes and then debate the merits of the ideas. In this way, ESL students can improve their English communication skills through negotiated meaning and develop their listening and speaking skills as well.

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Learn English Speaking, 12

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Learn English Plan, Week 12

It’s week 12 of the semester. Here is the plan to help ESL students learn English conversation skills.

  1. Review questions and answers for Quiz #2.
  2. A simple speaking and grammar review exercise, this ESL conversation worksheet helps students review questions and answers with TOO MUCH and TOO MANY.
  3. Textbook 10 a/b. Page 98, 99, 101.
  4. Since, for and in.
  5. Improve vocabulary comprehension and English communication skills by paraphrasing sentences.

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Learn English Writing, 11

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Learn English Writing, 11

This is the plan to help my ESL students learn and improve their English writing skills.

  1. Start a new writing activity: Lost at Sea, a writing exercise that requires analysis, evaluation and critical thinking;
  2. Rewrite compare and contrast story (coke video);
  3. Rewrite short story that shows the inquiry approach based on the blind-folded people sitting around a table;
  4. Complete and rewrite the email lesson with a message about Smartphones.

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