Σάββατο 20 Ιουλίου 2013
fun facts london
fun facts london
How much do you really know about London the city? Yes it’s the capital of England, yes it’s huge (the ninth largest city in the world and the biggest in Europe), yes lots of people live there (a population of well over seven million people). But, let’s face it, these are pretty dull when it comes to fun facts.
How much do you really know about London the city? Yes it’s the capital of England, yes it’s huge (the ninth largest city in the world and the biggest in Europe), yes lots of people live there (a population of well over seven million people). But, let’s face it, these are pretty dull when it comes to fun facts.
Punctuation – the apostrophe (‘)
Punctuation – the apostrophe (‘) | Learn English:
The apostrophe is used to show that a letter is 'missing'. This is most common in contractions:
I'm, he's, we'll, don't, can't, won't and o'clock (of the clock) etc.
The apostrophe is used to show that a letter is 'missing'. This is most common in contractions:
I'm, he's, we'll, don't, can't, won't and o'clock (of the clock) etc.
Writing about yourself
Writing about yourself | ESOL Nexus:
Do you know how to write about yourself? Read Leyla’s personal information and complete the activities. Then write about yourself.
Do you know how to write about yourself? Read Leyla’s personal information and complete the activities. Then write about yourself.
Παρασκευή 19 Ιουλίου 2013
TAG QUESTIONS
FOR TAG QUESTIONS QUIZ GO TO :http://www.english-the-easy-way.com/English_ESL/Tag_Questions_Quiz.htm
Πέμπτη 18 Ιουλίου 2013
Articles in English Grammar
Articles:Learn About Articles in English Grammar: What is an article?
An article is a word that modifies or describes the Noun. It is used before the noun to show whether it refers to something specific or not. So, in a way, articles can also be described as a type of adjectives as they also tell us something about the nouns, like adjectives.
Types of Articles
There are two types of Articles in the English language. They are as follows:
Read more: http://www.englishleap.com/grammar/articles
An article is a word that modifies or describes the Noun. It is used before the noun to show whether it refers to something specific or not. So, in a way, articles can also be described as a type of adjectives as they also tell us something about the nouns, like adjectives.
Types of Articles
There are two types of Articles in the English language. They are as follows:
Read more: http://www.englishleap.com/grammar/articles
Τετάρτη 17 Ιουλίου 2013
HEADS OR TAILS?
Audioboo / HEADS OR TAILS?
listen and read about the origin of the expression
THE 50-50-90 RULE: ANYTIME YOU HAVE A 50-50 CHANCE OF GETTING SOMETHING RIGHT, THERE'S A 90% PROBABILITY YOU'LL GET IT WRONG
listen and read about the origin of the expression
THE 50-50-90 RULE: ANYTIME YOU HAVE A 50-50 CHANCE OF GETTING SOMETHING RIGHT, THERE'S A 90% PROBABILITY YOU'LL GET IT WRONG
Τετάρτη 3 Ιουλίου 2013
Exam English - Free Practice Tests for IELTS, TOEFL, TOEIC and the Cambridge ESOL exams (CPE, CAE, FCE, PET, KET)
Exam English - Free Practice Tests for IELTS, TOEFL, TOEIC and the Cambridge ESOL exams (CPE, CAE, FCE, PET, KET):
This web site is for people studying for an English language exam.
These pages contain free online practice tests for the most important international ESL exams: IELTS, TOEFL, TOEIC, and the Cambridge English exams such as CAE, FCE, KET and PET.
You can also do practice tests for PTE Academic, PTE General and Michigan.
This web site is for people studying for an English language exam.
These pages contain free online practice tests for the most important international ESL exams: IELTS, TOEFL, TOEIC, and the Cambridge English exams such as CAE, FCE, KET and PET.
You can also do practice tests for PTE Academic, PTE General and Michigan.
Independence day
independenceday.pdf
- See more at: http://americanenglish.state.gov/resources/celebrate-holidays-usa#child-373
- See more at: http://americanenglish.state.gov/resources/celebrate-holidays-usa#child-373
- See more at: http://americanenglish.state.gov/resources/celebrate-holidays-usa#child-373
Independence DayExpand
Americans celebrate Independence Day on July 4 because on July 4, 1776, the Continental Congress approved the Declaration of Independence, officially breaking bonds with England and forming a new independent nation, the United States of America.
Independence DayExpand
Americans celebrate Independence Day on July 4 because on July 4, 1776, the Continental Congress approved the Declaration of Independence, officially breaking bonds with England and forming a new independent nation, the United States of America.
Independence DayExpand
Americans celebrate Independence Day on July 4 because on July 4, 1776, the Continental Congress approved the Declaration of Independence, officially breaking bonds with England and forming a new independent nation, the United States of America.
happy 4th july
Fourth of July Is Independence Day
The Fourth of July, or Independence Day, is a
federal holiday that celebrates the adoption of the Declaration of
Independence on July 4, 1776.
http://www.usa.gov/Topics/Independence-Day.shtml
Talk about the 4th of July to kids :
July 4 is the day Americans traditionally celebrate as Independence Day, the day the United States declared themselves independent from England in 1776. These sites give you a good overview of how and why Americans celebrate.
American Independence Day
This three-part article, well illustrated as always, focuses on the need for independence as well as the struggle to keep that independence. The last installment looks at the legacy of independence elsewhere in the world.
Fourth of July for the Whole Family
The focus is on family at this great site. Find fun things to do with your family!
Independence Day Crafts
Find lots of fun ways to mark the holiday in style. You can make 3D fireworks, a giant American flag, and much more!
Fourth of July Word Search
Print this fun puzzle out and find all kinds of exciting words, all related to the 4th of July!
Fourth of July Crossword Puzzle
Test your knowledge of American history and Independence Day with this fun crossword! Just print it out and sharpen your pencil!
Independence Day on the Net
Don't miss these exciting ideas for making your holiday celebration even more fun.
The Declaration of Independence
Read exactly what the Founding Fathers wrote all those years ago.
Fourth of July Greeting Cards
Send electronic greetings to everyone you know! Celebrate the holiday in Internet style!
from:http://www.socialstudiesforkids.com/subjects/4thofjuly.htm
WATCH THE VIDEO (part 1/2) :
The First Fourth of July"
Synopsis:
James and Sarah meet Thomas Jefferson and witness the writing of the Declaration of Independence.
MORE VIDEOS ABOUT THE 4TH OF JULY:
-------http://www.manythings.org/b/e/2568/
----------http://www.eslvideo.com/esl_video_quiz_intermediate.php?id=8461
4th of July fun facts, trivia and jokes for kids
The Fourth of July is right around the corner, and many parents will break out the red, white & blue and barbecues to commemorate our national day of independence. Why not get the kids involved this year, by springing a few trivia facts or jokes on them?
4th of July fun facts and trivia:
- Benjamin Franklin wanted the turkey to be the national animal but was outvoted when John Adams and Thomas Jefferson chose the bald eagle.
- Over an estimated 150 million hot dogs will be consumed today. That's roughly 1 dog for every two people in the U.S.
- Oddly, the majority of the nation's flags and patriotic paraphernalia in relation to the 4th of July is produced in China. Nearly $349 million dollars are used each year to import in the flags, banners, decorations, and emblems.
- The first 4th of July party held at the White House was in 1801.
- The 4th of July was not declared a national holiday until 1941.
- The national anthem is actually set to the tune of an old English drinking song called To Anacreon in Heaven.
- John Hancock was the only person to actually sign the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. The other 55 signers did not sign it until August 2nd or even later.
- The youngest signer of the Declaration of Independence was 26-year-old Edward Rutledge. The oldest signer was Benjamin Franklin. He was 70. Most of the signers were in their 30s and 40s.
- When the United States became a country, there were approximately 2.5 million people living in the country. Today the population is around 304 million.
- Bristol, Rhode Island has the oldest, continuous 4th of July celebration dating back to 1785.
- Three U.S. presidents have died on July 4th. Both Thomas Jefferson and John Adams died on July 4, 1826, the fiftieth anniversary of the singing of the Declaration of Independence. Five years later, James Monroe died on July 4, 1831.
- Alice's Adventures in Wonderland was published on this date in 1865.
- Calvin Coolidge is the only U.S. president born on the 4th of July. He was born in 1872.
- Ann Landers and twin sister Abigail VanBuren, both advice columnists, were born on July 4, 1918.
- Marie Curie, the only woman to win two Nobel Prizes and the only person to win two in two different science fields, died on July 4, 1934.
Q: Did you hear the one about the Liberty Bell?
A: Yeah, it cracked me up.
Q: What’s red, white, blue and green?
A: A patriotic pickle
A. A seasick Uncle Sam
Q: Why did the British cross the Atlantic?A: To get to the other tide
Q: What happened as a result of the Stamp Act?A: The Americans licked the British
Q: What did one flag say to the other flag?A: Nothing, it just waved.
Q: Why did the duck say bang?A: Because he was a firequacker
Q: What’s the difference between a duck and George Washington?A: One has a bill on his face, and the other has his face on a bill
Q: What was George Washington’s favorite tree?A: The infantry
Q: Do they have a 4th of July in England?A: Of course they do. That’s how they get from the 3rd to the 5th.
Q: What protest by a group of dogs happened in 1773?A: The Boston Flea Party
Sources: yumsugar.com, helium.com
10 Things You Didn’t Know About the Fourth of July
SOME MORE USEFUL SITES :
1. http://www.elcivics.com/esl_fourth_of_july.html
2. http://larryferlazzo.edublogs.org/2009/06/04/the-best-websites-for-learning-about-the-fourth-of-july/
3. http://www.lrhartley.com/resources/july4.htm
ARTS AND CRAFTS :
1. http://edhelper.com/4th_of_July.htm
2. http://www.enchantedlearning.com/crafts/july4/
LISTENING /WRITING ACTIVITIES :
1. http://www.esolcourses.com/content/topics7july/independence-day/4th-july-fireworks-video-quiz.html
2.http://www.learnenglishfeelgood.com/vocabulary/holidays_independenceday1.html
3. http://www.eslholidaylessons.com/07/independence_day.html
4.http://www.audio-lingua.eu/spip.php?article1018&lang=en
A SLIDESHOW WITH FIREWORK DISPLAYS :
http://www.nytimes.com/slideshow/2009/07/04/us/0704-FOURTH_6.html
TRADITIONAL FOOD FOR THE 4TH OF JULY :
http://www.gone-ta-pott.com/traditional_fourth_of_july_food.html
Weirdest Brain Facts
Weirdest Brain Facts - Likes
These 15 brain facts are sure to weird you out! #7 is just plain wacky!http://bit.ly/15GV6HW
These 15 brain facts are sure to weird you out! #7 is just plain wacky!http://bit.ly/15GV6HW
Τρίτη 2 Ιουλίου 2013
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