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1). Intonation In English: Nouns And Adjectives Are Stressed Differently Than Verbs
Listen and Learn: Nouns and Adjectives one way; Verbs another
Chinese has "tones" but all languages have their own special intonation. The "music" of a language is its intonation and it is perhaps the most important element of a correct accent.
A "ggod" accent is not only a question of good pronunciation. Many people think that pronunciation is what makes up an accent.
Article tags: esl, intonation english, pronunciation english, speak english, talk english, english, learn english
2). English Intonation: The Noun And Verb
Listen and Learn: The Different Intonation of the Noun and the Verb
Intonation, the "music" of a language, is perhaps the most important element of a correct accent. Many people think that pronunciation is what makes up an accent. It may be that pronunciation is very important for an understandable accent. But it is intonation that gives the final touch that makes an accent correct or native.
Article tags: esl, intonation english, pronunciation english, speak english, talk english, english, learn english
3). Using Games to Teach ESL
One of the challenges in teaching English as a second language is to make learning as effortless as possible. By making learning easy and fun, the instructor can ensure that the material imparted is received, understood and retained. Language is all about meaning and context. The best way for students to find meaning and context in what they are learning is if they experience it.
Article tags: english, esl, efl, english as a second language, english as a foreign language
4). Italian Translation Into English – A Trip To The Beach / La Spiagga
I hope that you might have enjoyed some of my other articles on Italian related subjects. I have been writing articles about my all things Italian and translations and language lessons.
In this article ‘Italian Translation into English – A trip to the Beach' I will be taking you on a trip to the seaside…..Italian style. I hope this will help those trying to learn the Italian language as well as those with a general passion for all things Italian.
Article tags: italian, translation, translator, italy, english, language, lessons
5). Advantages Of Getting Tutors
Tutors are basically teachers who help students or learners to obtain more information and skills on specific subjects. Tutors are professionals who are considered knowledgeable or experts in their specific fields like typing, math, English or other subjects.
Generally, students who require one-on-one training on a particular subject require coaching outside school hours.
Article tags: tutor, math, english, education, german, spanish
6). Selecting The Best Language School For Your Needs
Some people decide to work abroad, some want to study abroad, some just want to learn a foreign language, or just need to brush up on their current skills. There are any number of reasons that people what to learn a second language. Here a few things to consider before you select a Language School
Article tags: language, language school, language schools, foreign language, english, spanish, japanese, chinese, italian
7). English Speaking Practice Through Presentations
If you're anything like most teachers, you're probably constantly looking for new ways to encourage your students to practise their oral English and speak spontaneously. This month, we're going to consider the value of the 'presentation' in achieving this.
Asking students to give presentations has the following advantages:
* it gives the presenting.
Article tags: business english, presentations, efl, esl, english, public speaking
8). The American Foxhound - Beauty and Stamina - Foxes Beware!
The American Foxhound, a close cousin to the English Foxhound, has been bred to enhance certain traits, like sense of smell and speed. Although they make great family pets, the majority of these canines are still used for hunting and field competitions.
Article tags: dog, fox hound, hunting, american, english, competition, speed, pet
9). Reading & Writing English: Words Ending In "D"
The different sounds that the letter"d" takes at the end of a verb in the past tense
An extract from the book: Word Power by the author of this article.
The English language indicates that the action of the verb is in the past by having some form of the "d" or "t" sound end the word. We say some kind of "d" or "t" sound although the word is almost always written with a "d".
Article tags: esl, intonation english, pronunciation english, speak english, talk english, english, learn english
10). Italian Translation Into English - Days & Months
I have an ongoing interest in Italian English translation and Italian life in general. I hope this article Italian Translation into English - Days & Months' will help those trying to learn the Italian language. If these articles prove of interest then I will continue writing a whole series on these subjects.
Italian / English Translation of the Months.
Article tags: italian, english, translation, into, axis, translations
11). ESL Jobs FAQ
Are there really any ESL jobs for me?
Yes, there are. Rightly or wrongly, the whole world wants to learn English. People everywhere, especially young people, are convinced that speaking good English is their passport to a successful career. What is more, they are being encouraged in this by many governments. Worldwide, there are many more ESL jobs than there are native-speaking EFL teachers to fill them (though it should not be forgotten that English is also taught by perfectly competent non-native teachers).
Article tags: esl jobs, esl, jobs, tefl jobs, tefl, employment, teach, english, teaching
12). Translation of Internal Reports & Communications
In today's global economy, it is not only trade that is international. It’s the companies and their employees too. Therefore it’s increasingly common to have companies with a variety of languages spoken in the divisions. So perhaps we should expect that translation of internal reports and communications is a regular occurrence?
I have worked at some pretty large international companies and from my own experience most businesses have not adapted to the language needs of the company.
Article tags: translation, translating, translator, languages, italian, english, business, financial, legal, documents, reports
13). ESL Bingo!
One of our customers recently wrote to me with some
feedback on our bingo games. I thought her comments were so typical and highlighted some misunderstandings and problems with ESL bingo.
Her comments were --
It took a long time for my students to learn how the game is played but once they did they had a lot of fun.
This is a very typical comment and illustrates a
ms-conception.
Article tags: english, esl, efl, english as a second language, english as a foreign language
14). How the Bracket Came to Be
The word bracket is not commonly used in everyday language. One may go through a full life and perhaps never even get to use the word bracket.
Article tags: bracket, english
15). Important Life Coaching Advice For Children
I have just returned from my twelve year old step-daughters parents evening. It was an interesting hour and I believe my daughter has learnt quite a lot from the experience. The teachers gave her some important life coaching advice which I will write about in this article.
My step-daughters name is Taryn and she is basically a very bright and well behaved child.
Article tags: life coaching, teachers, advice, netball, athletics, teams, sport, bright, naughty, english, maths