EVERYDAY ENGLISH
Mary Elen Niño Molina EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY AND LANGUAGE LEARNING 1M
Introduction THIS MAGAZINE IS DESIGNED BY ALINA GHALIB TO HELP BEGGINERS AND INTERMEDIATE LEARNERS TO IMPROVE THEIR ENGLISH SKILLS THROUGH INTERESTING LESSONS, GAMES AND SOME OTHER ACTIVITIES Our magazine will be divided into two chapters:
OBJECTIVES: The general objectives of this magazine are, to show how important is English nowadays and how children and adults learn it easily step by step. And, the specific objectives are, through our special-designed lessons and activities, students can easily grasp the lessons and improve their English language in a short time. The students will be able understand and express their ideas after completing the two chapters.
Why English Language? English is one the most important languages ever. It is popular everywhere you go. To be able to study abroad or to obtain a job in a foreign country, you have to present an international exam in English most of the times. Also, English is very helpful during traveling.
FIRST CHAPTER The first chapter will include a pre test and post test, grammatical topics, vocabulary, games, activities etc. and it's designed for beginners and elementary learners.
SECOND CHAPTER The second Chapter will include a pre-test and a post test, some grammatical topics, videos etc. and it's designed for intermediate learners.
Created by Alina Ghalib
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INDEX INTRODUCTION 1 CHAPTER 2 24 CHAPTER 1 3 PRE-TEST 25 GLOSSARY 4 FURURE TENSE 26 PRE-TEST 5 BRAINSTORMS TIME 28 NUMBERS 6 GEOGRAPHY 29 COLORS 7 EARTH'S DAY 30 DAILY ROUTINES 9 PAST PERFECT 31 FAMILY 10 HISTORY 33 PRESENT SIMPLE 11 GAMES TIME 35 SPORTS 12 RELATIVE PRONOUNS PREPOSITIONS 13 AND RELATIVE CLAUSES 36 ADJECTIVES 15 RELATIONSHIPS 38 JOBS 16 LGBT 39 PAST TENSE 18 ACTIVITIES TIME 40 DAYS & MONTHS 20 SIMPLE PASSIVE 41 ACTIVITIES 22 QUIZ TIME 42 FINAL TEST 23 KAHOOT TIME 43 FINAL TEST 44 THE END 45 REFERENCES & BIBLIOGRAPHY 46 2
CHAPTER 1 ELEMENTARY ENGLISH
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GLOSSARY Here are some important words and their meanings you will find in this chapter
Games: juegos Pre-test: un examen para saber el nivel Quizz: un examen corto Watch this video: mira este video Press/click on the picture to play: presiona en la imagen para jugar Drawing time: tiempo de dibujar Activities: actividades Test time: tiempo de tomar el examen 4
Before Starting... Let's review our basic English knowledge before starting our lessons Press on the picture to start the pre-test
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NUMBERS WATCH THIS VIDEO:
Example: My phone number is 188940
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COLORS WATCH THIS VIDEO:
Example: My favorite color is lime
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DRAWING TIME!
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DAILY ROUTINES WATCH THIS VIDEO:
Example: Everyday I wake up at 6 o'clock I go to school
I play basketball I wash my hands I listen to music
I do my homeworks I read books
I paint I watch TV
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FAMILY WATCH THIS VIDEO:
Example: I have two sister
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PRESENT SIMPLE WATCH THIS VIDEO:
Example: I go to school every single day
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SPORTS WATCH THIS VIDEO:
Example: Me and Ana, we like to play tenis
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PREPOSITIONS "On At In" WATCH THIS VIDEO:
Example: Let's meet at 7 pm
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WATCH THIS VIDEO:
Example: The dog is on the sofa
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ADJECTIVES WATCH THIS VIDEO:
Example: I have short hair
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JOBS WATCH THIS VIDEO:
Example: My father is a doctor
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PAST TENSE WATCH THIS VIDEO:
Example: Aaron ordered two pizzas yesterday
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WATCH THIS VIDEO:
Example: I went to the hospital few days ago
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DAYS & MONTHS WATCH THIS VIDEO:
Example: I have no classes on Sunday
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WATCH THIS VIDEO:
Example: We celebrate Halloween in October 31th
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Activities
S u m mary:This cha p t e r in c l uded simple and e ffe c tive lessons
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TEST TIME!
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Let's get started!
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FUTURE TENSE ARE YOU READY TO TRAVEL TO THE FUTURE?
Simple Future The future tense is a verb tense used for a future activity or a future state of being.
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To start our journey tap on the rocket icon.
Examples: Stacy will travel to China in few months. She will need to buy a bigger suitcase. Her mom is going with her as well.
Exercise: Can you write a short story using the future tense?
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Brainstorms Time
Let's play a simple game where you have to use all the vocabulary (images) and try to create a story using the future tense.
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Geography
DID YOU KNOW THAT OUR PLANET EARTH IS THE THIRD CLOSEST PLANET TO THE SUN IN THE SOLAR SYSTEM?
Watch the following video about the Earth by clicking on Earth's image 29
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EARTH'S DAY Let's celebrate Earth's Day by doing the following quizzes.
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PAST PERFECT What do you know about past perfect?
We use past perfect when we ! e r e h k c i l want to describe two events ยกC in the past; an event that occured before the other in the past.
Example: Nancy was so happy to see her cat again because she had missed it.
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Press on the ''watch'' icon to get more information about Past Perfect
Gap fill exercise This happened about two years ago when I ____________________ (work) for a small family-owned business in London. It was a Friday afternoon and I _______________ (take) a tea break. I __________________(do) the stocktaking all day and I was tired. The boss _______________ (go) out at lunchtime and hadn’t come back yet. But that was quite normal as he usually took long lunches. 32
H isto r y Can you guess the name of this cevilization just by looking at the image?
Click! In ancient Egypt there were more than 2000 Gods and Goddesses. They also preserved bodies. They loved cats so much, in fact, they were considered sacred. One more interesting fact, both of men and women wore makeup in ancient Egypt.
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CLICK ON IMAGES!
Horus
Anubis
Osiris
Pyramids Key Of Life (Ankh)
The Eye Of Ra
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GAMES TIME!
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e v e i t v i a t l a e l e R R d n d a n a s n s u n o u n o o n r o P Pr e v e i t v i a t l a e l e R R s e s s e u s a u l a C l C A relative clause is part of a sentence which tells us more information about a person or thing.
Click!
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RELATIONSHIPS What is Love? k! Clic
How can you define love? Have you ever fell in love? 38
LGBT Did you know that The Netherlands in 2001 was the first country to legalize same sex marriage? Click!
LGBT stands for: lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender. And the rainbow flag stands for peace and diversity in LGBT Community. 39
Activities Time We are going to play some different games, here, in this page. Just click on Images to play. Are you ready?
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SIMPLE PASSIVE We use Simple Passive when we want to focus on the object instead of focusing on the subject.
Cllick!
Examples: The cat was given to Tom's sister (by Anna) The bicycle wasn't stolen (by the new neighbor) 41
QUIZ TIME
Click on the image to start the quiz about Simple Passive 42
KAHOOT TIME
Click on Images to play!
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Final Test Start
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THAT'S THE END OF THE SECOND CHAPTER AND THE MAGAZINE. I HOPE YOU ENJOED IT!
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References & Bibliography BBC Learning English - Intermediate grammar BBC Learning English https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/thai/intermediategrammar#:~:text=Intermediate%20grammar%20with%206%20Minute%20Grammar&te xt=Grammar%20topics%20include%20present%20tenses,intensifiers%20and%20much %2C%20much%20more. Christmas Crossword (Relative Pronouns and Passives) En.islcollective.com https://en.islcollective.com/english-esl-worksheets/grammar/relative-clauses/christmascrossword-relative-pronouns-and-passives/112663 Elementary Lesson Topics for English Language Learners Eslflow https://eslflow.com/elementary-lesson-topics-for-english-language-learners.html Grammar - Intermediate: Subject & Object Questions, Can & Be Able To, Relative Clauses | esl-lounge Student ESL Lounge Student. :https://www.esllounge.com/student/grammar-guides/grammar-intermediate-5.php#relative-clauses Intermediate lesson plan topics for English language students Eslflow https://eslflow.com/intermediate-lesson-topics-for-english-language-learners.html https://www.grammar-monster.com/glossary/future_tense.htm Past perfect anecdote - ESL worksheet | ELTbase.com Eltbase.com https://www.eltbase.com/worksheet-389-past-perfect-anecdote
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Special thanks to our beloved professor: Mary Elen NiĂąo Molina for her patience and her capacity to transmit to us her knowledge.
