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Tired ? Renew the motivation to study

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You've been studying English for some time and have gotten to the point when you feel really stressed out , right ?   Firstly, ask yourself these questions: * When did I start to study English ? * What was my initial impulse and motivation ? Is this motivation still the same or is it different now ? * In what situations can English be helpful in my life ? Yeah, it is always important to reflect first ! Well, choose from the tips below the ones which are more suitable for you. 1) Small doses of the content you are studying, listening exercises , videos ... Call it homework then ! These follow up practices can guarantee you challenge your brain :) Pam Sammons, a professor of education at Oxford University , said that time spent on homework reflected the influence of the school ... "That's one of the reasons Indian and Chinese children do better. They tend to put more time in. It's to do with your effort as well as your ability. http://ww

Irish Culture on Saint Patrick's day !

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from website: http://nierocks.areavoices.com/2013/03/11/st-patricks-day/ St Patrick is one of Ireland's patron saints and  many Americans with Irish ancestry remember him on March 17. It is a public holiday in Northern Ireland. The most common St Patrick's Day symbol is the shamrock or four-leaf clover.  This plant is associated with good luck.   Other typical things to highlight the celebration: * Almost everything coloured in green as we can see in this lovely video:    * Green beer * Green wear Other Irish-related symbols seen on St Patrick’s Day include the harp, which was used in Ireland for centuries, as well as the leprechaun and a pot of gold that the leprechaun hides. On March 17th there are parades and the most famous ones are in Dublin (Ireland) and New York (The USA) , where many Irish descendants live. Come take a look !  See and learn about Ireland and this typical celebration: And .... How about a peek at an Irish mob d

Passive Voice_Game !

Hi guys ! I came across this cool on line basketball game on the subject of Passive Voice. Yeah , I'm surprised too for it is a challenging topic. How about learning and having some fun ? You can play on your own or against another player. The name of the game is Hoop Shoot, it's in the middle of the page. Off we go, here's the link : http://www.eslgamesworld.com/members/games/grammar/basketball/active%20vs.%20passive%20voice/active%20vs.%20passive%20voice.html Way to go ESLgamesworld ! Have fun guys  :) Teacher Raquel