IELTS Academic
I'd like to give a hand to those who are planning to pass IELTS Academic. The attached files contain some reading samples, the necessary vocabulary and a perfect book on Academic English.
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Writing Together (白い光の中に)
Hi, dear friends
Let's practice this nice poem that Junko translated it from Japanese to English.
Thank you, dear Junko for your time. It is so beautiful.
白い光の中に 山並みは萌えて
In the whity light, we see the ever green mountains
はるかな空の果てまでも 君は飛び立つ
You wll fly
Read more…Robbie's Karaoke Versions
Hello to everyone! Welcome to my workshop : )
Here, you can listen to my recordings. I admit, I'm not a good singer. But I'm doing these activities to improve my English Speaking Skills ( pronunciation, accent and intonation). This would be one of
Read more…Different kinds of Humor (III) Humor of the unexpected happening
A great deal of humor depends on what is called the humor of the unexpected happening.
Example:
In a movie, a woman in a restaurant opens her purse, and a bird flies out of it.
Please, write a humor according to this kind.
Read more…Different kinds of Humor (IV) Repetition
Many humors stories are structured on the basis of repetition of an element, most often three times.
Example:
A man can't find his car and tries to hitchhike. It is pouring rain. The first driver who comes along honks his horn and doesn't stop. The se
Read more…Different kinds of Humor (II) Hyperbole
Hyperbole, much used in humor, is exaggeration.
Example;
Bill:
-"Mary, why are you so tired?"
Mary:
-"I've been working about a million hours a week; that's why."
Now, please you say a Hyperbole.
Read more…MyPage Photos
I'm thinking of uploading some pictures I've taken on my travels, some of which include people's faces. These people are strangers to me, and I certainly have no permission releases.
Is there a problem uploading these? I did take them myself, just did
Read more…Different kinds of Humor (I) PUN
A pun is a kind of humor that depends on similarities in sound or meaning between tow words.
Someone says one word but means another.
Example:
A woman saw a bear a week before her baby was born. Frightened, she asked the doctor:
-"Will seeing that bear
Read more…The Best Games! Dots (D)
What are the best games in your idea?
Let's practice some games with each other here that you think they are the best.
Now, we are playing this game:
Do you remember Play Dots?!!
A play like this;
We start to draw some lines one by one. Then every one
Read more…WHY SANDWICHES MADE BY OTHER PERSON ARE MORE DELECTABLE?
For a long time I´ve wonder why my lunch sandwiches tasted more delicious when my mother or my kids´mother made them for me rather than when I did make them myself. This feeling is not only with them but with any one else that happen to make a
Read more…Carlos Workshop-don't worry be happy.
Hello everyone.
Here is my version of don´t worry be happy. Hope you like and make comments and suggestions.
Here are the lyrics
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ITlI497BqCQ
See you soon.
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The Best Jeans
You all have a favourite pair, don't you? A good pair of jeans can be your best friend! What kind of jeans do you prefer? Personally, I don't fall for the latest jean fad. I must confess, I hate skinny jeans. And, I hate skinny jeans on kids. Many of
Best Sites
Please tell us the best sites that you've seen.
Certainly, WWW.ENGLISHCLUB.COM is one of the best.
Read more…Shall we end it today...!
Who is unfortunate?!
I’ve a pressing issue to address and I’m desperately in need of your help! The problem is.., between a doctor and teacher who is the unfortunate one as regards the profession he is related to?
Let me drop a hint!
The reality is
Read more…Minimal Pairs /æ/ and /e/
Do you have difficulty hearing or pronouncing the difference between bad and bed? Here is a list of minimal pairs you can practice: Minimal Pairs /æ/ and /e/
Record the list using a program like Audioboo and embed it in the comments below.
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