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Vocabulary Activities and Tools For English Language Learners
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February 29, 2016 4:09 PM

How to speak like a true Brit

How to speak like a true Brit | English Word Power | Scoop.it
With more than 50 regional dialects in Britain alone, this accent map proves how tricky understanding English can be. Know your Cockney from your Geordie? Take the quiz to find out.

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February 23, 2016 2:49 AM

English Phrases and Sayings With The Word 'Heart'

English Phrases and Sayings With The Word 'Heart' | English Word Power | Scoop.it

Learn popular idioms and expressions used by fluent English speakers that feature the word 'heart'. This online vocabulary lesson for Adult ESOL learners and academic English students will help you to expand your English vocabulary. Includes examples of how to use each phrase, for illustration.

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November 15, 2013 3:43 AM

English Words for Talking About Illness and Health Related Conditions

English Words for Talking About Illness and Health Related Conditions | English Word Power | Scoop.it
English vocabulary list of useful words and phrases to talk about diseases, sickness, illness and feeling unwell, with example sentences and clear explanations to help put words and phrases into context.
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As it's colds and flu season in many countries, this vocabulary lesson for talking about sickness and feeling unwell may come in useful.

 

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As it's colds and flu season in many countries, this vocabulary lesson for talking about sickness and feeling unwell may come in useful.

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March 30, 2014 1:43 AM

Telling Analog Time

Telling Analog Time | English Word Power | Scoop.it

In the UK, the clocks go forward by an hour today and British Summer Time (BST) begins. Practise telling the time in English with our simple picture matching quiz http://www.esolcourses.com/uk-english/beginners-course/unit-3/telling-the-time/telling-the-time-picture-quiz.html

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September 3, 2014 6:18 AM

#English Word of the Day - Stationery

#English Word of the Day - Stationery | English Word Power | Scoop.it

A collective noun for writing tools & paper products. Learn some words for different types of stationery here: http://www.esolcourses.com/content/englishforwork/jobvocab/office/office-stationery-vocabulary.html


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August 31, 2014 6:09 AM

#English word of the day - knit

#English word of the day - knit | English Word Power | Scoop.it

(irregular verb. past tense: knit/knitted) To make clothes from woollen yarn, using knitting needles.


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July 25, 2014 1:58 AM

The Commonwealth Games

The Commonwealth Games | English Word Power | Scoop.it

A collection of interactive vocabulary activities to learn and practise English words for competitive sports that feature in the Commonwealth Games, for adult English beginners, elementary learners and kids.

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May 5, 2014 3:28 PM

At The Beach - Online Crossword

At The Beach - Online Crossword | English Word Power | Scoop.it

An easy online crossword to practise spelling English words for things you might find at the seaside. Spot the hidden words in this easy interactive puzzle for adult English learners and kids. 

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March 10, 2014 3:17 AM

St Patrick's Day

St Patrick's Day | English Word Power | Scoop.it

Test your knowledge of St Patrick's Day related vocabulary with this easy, fun quiz. Match the words to the correct pictures. A picture vocabulary word bank and more activities to go with this lesson can also be found here: http://www.esolcourses.com/topics/saint-patricks-day.html

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March 5, 2014 3:37 AM

▶ British Slang "Quid"

What would you do if you won a million quid in the UK Lottery? learn some British English slang for talking about money

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October 27, 2016 11:33 AM

Halloween Vocabulary Word List, With Definitions

Halloween Vocabulary Word List, With Definitions | English Word Power | Scoop.it

Useful English vocabulary for talking about Halloween, for adult English language students, young learners and children. A comprehensive Halloween vocabulary word list, with clear and simple definitions explaining the meaning of nouns, verbs and adjectives connected with Halloween. Part of a free series of online English lessons about festivals and celebrations suiteable for self study, or for classroom use with tutor support. Click on the menu links for more free Halloween exercises suitable for English learners at all levels, plus related quizzes.

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Check out our giant collection of interactive Halloween lessons and printable classroom resources here, too :-) http://www.esolcourses.com/topics/halloween.html

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January 18, 2014 6:38 AM

English Words for Keeping Fit

English Words for Keeping Fit | English Word Power | Scoop.it

Personal fitness vocabulary - an online word bank with pictures, to learn and revise English words for getting fit and staying in shape. An online matching quiz to go with this activity is also available here: http://www.esolcourses.com/content/topics/sport/exercise/picture-quiz.html

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January 15, 2014 11:29 AM

Real English - Popular UK Slang

Real English - Popular UK Slang | English Word Power | Scoop.it
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look at and practise some very common British slang expressions.

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February 29, 2016 3:40 AM

Film Awards and The Oscars

Film Awards and The Oscars | English Word Power | Scoop.it

A vocabulary lesson about film awards and the Oscars for adult English language students and young learners, with related vocabulary, a dictionary skills activity, a speaking and a listening exercise. Part of a free series of online lessons for ESL learners about film and cinema.

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March 10, 2014 3:38 AM

Spring - Picture Vocabulary

Spring - Picture Vocabulary | English Word Power | Scoop.it

English words for talking about Spring - a simple vocabulary list with pictures for ESL beginners and kids. Part of a free series of English lessons about seasons and weather.

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February 17, 2014 12:50 AM

At The Movies

At The Movies | English Word Power | Scoop.it

Learn English words for talking about films and cinema with this picture word bank. A vocabulary matching quiz on the same topic is also available here: http://www.esolcourses.com/content/topics/cinema/picture-quiz.html

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November 8, 2014 5:21 AM

Action Verbs

Action Verbs | English Word Power | Scoop.it

A simple picture vocabulary word list & follow on quiz for adult elementary English students and young learners. Word Bank: http://www.esolcourses.com/uk-english/beginners-grammar/action-verbs/picture-vocabulary.html Quiz: http://www.esolcourses.com/uk-english/beginners-grammar/action-verbs/picture-vocabulary-quiz.html


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September 1, 2014 5:42 PM

#English Word of The Day: Eruption

#English Word of The Day: Eruption | English Word Power | Scoop.it

English word of the day: eruption (noun) - a powerful volcanic explosion. Learn and practise using more words for talking about volcanoes with our online word search: http://www.esolcourses.com/content/exercises/wordsearch/environment/word-search-2.html

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June 4, 2014 4:22 AM

Climate Change & Global Warming

Climate Change & Global Warming | English Word Power | Scoop.it

An English vocabulary list of useful words and phrases to talk about global warming, the greenhouse effect and other issues that relate to climate change, with clear and simple explanations and examples for illustration.

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May 25, 2014 1:15 PM

Summer - Picture Vocabulary

Summer - Picture Vocabulary | English Word Power | Scoop.it

English words for talking about Summer - vocabulary list with pictures for ESL beginners and kids. Part of a free series of English lessons about seasons and weather. 

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March 30, 2014 1:44 AM

"I'll get to that in just a minute."

"I'll get to that in just a minute." | English Word Power | Scoop.it
You're giving a presentation at work. One of your employees asks a question. You have slide in your presentation which answers that question, so you ask her to wait.
I'll get to that in just a minute.
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March 10, 2014 3:13 AM

▶ British English Slang "Mate, Pal & Chum"

What do you like doing with your best chums? Where are some of your best pals in your English class from? British English Slang .

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March 4, 2014 4:09 AM

"Nice to meet you. Welcome aboard!"

"Nice to meet you. Welcome aboard!" | English Word Power | Scoop.it
There's a new employee at your company. Your boss introduces her. You welcome her.
Nice to meet you. Welcome aboard!
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February 17, 2014 12:41 AM

English Vocabulary: Film Awards

English Vocabulary: Film Awards | English Word Power | Scoop.it

A listening and vocabulary lesson for English language learners. More vocabulary activities about film and cinema are available here: http://www.esolcourses.com/cinema/vocabulary.html

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January 18, 2014 4:26 AM

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