March 2014 ~ EFL Practice and Resources

Sunday, March 30, 2014

Intermediate - Speaking - Grammar

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Conversation

Think of a work-related problem or a domestic problem you had. Set the situation and then ask your classmates for advice. Remember to use "in order to", "to" or "for + ing" phrases in your answers.

Problem:

"I usually use Internet Explorer to browse the net, but it's become a bit irresponsive and slow. People recommend changing to Chrome or Firefox, but I don't know how to. What do you suggest I should do?"

Possible solutions:

"In order to get Chrome, I recommend downloading it from…"

"To download Firefox, you can go to…"

"In order to make you browser faster, run an antivirus."

Intermediate - Speaking - Grammar

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PRESENTATION 1

1. Think of two products you know well, e.g.: smart phones, computers, clothing, restaurants, Liverpool and another retailer.

2. Think of 4 features to compare, e.g.: price, value for money, quality, looks, environment.

3. First, show how similar the features are and support your point of view using (just, almost, nearly) as + adjective + as.

"I think Dell is just as efficient as Sony in terms of laptop computers."
"Also, Sony has nearly as much memory as a Dell, as far as I know."
"However, Dell isn't as fashionable as Sony. Sony has better design", etc.

4. Second, show how different they are using a comparative or a superlative.

"In my opinion, Sony is the most reliable computer I know. I have one and it's faster than other computers. However, Dell is definitely more powerful. In fact, it's faster and the screen is brighter and has better definition, etc."

5. If you're listening, ask a question about the product or service described.

"What's the most outstanding feature in those computers?"
"Where's the best place to get one?"
"Is it best for work or home?"

Intermediate - Reading - Speaking

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Superlatives.

1. Listen and read to the information in the box. Answer the exercise and ask the questions to a partner.

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2. Complete the following questions with superlatives. Then create 3 similar questions to a classmate. The use of the superlative for emphasis is natural and not exaggerated at all.

Wednesday, March 26, 2014

Intermediate - Comparatives and Superlatives - Exercises

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Intermediate - Comparing two places - Changes

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Listening - Intermediate - All around the world

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Answer the following questions. Then listen and compare to get a score.

Monday, March 10, 2014

Elementary - Vocabulary - Pronunciation

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Elementary - Listening - Photo Story

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