Posts Tagged ‘learn english in dublin’
Cheap English Courses
Ok, this is a thorny issue for some teachers and students. While in this school we attempt to maintain competitive rates this article makes for some good reading. It raises some interesting points. However I would add that here in Dublin we have a minimum wage that it's unlikely any ...Read More
The Big Challenge in English language
Ok - you'll love this one! The Big Challenge is a very well designed online quiz for English learners. You'll love it - it's fun and pretty quick to load and play. Let us know your scores! Send us it on to your Dublin English School and ...Read More
Test your vocab and give free rice for the hungry
Hi everyone, Been a busy busy week in the school with new groups coming in. I came across an excellent enterprise for English learners last Wednesday. You can test your vocab outside your Dublin English School with the website FreeRice.com. For every answer you get right for ...Read More
What a good teacher should be…
This very simple adaption came from the Reading Workshop. It's simple, concise and easy to apply to your own classroom. Teaching English in Dublin presents such a variety of problems but often it's common sense and a simple focus on student needs that will see you through some tricky classroom ...Read More
English School in Dublin - 2nd Life
I came across this English learning site today on the favorites website onmylist.com which always has interesting links on it. This particular one leads to an online English School which is based in Second Life. You can read more about learning English online at the Second Life Blog I also ...Read More
ULearn Paddys Day Party
British Council studies have suggested that 70% of your language learning actually takes place outside the classroom. With that in mind we hope to provide plenty of structured social events for our students to come along to. Our St Patricks Day Party happened a little early (four days ...Read More
English Spelling Posts
The English Fail Blog has a ton of interesting English grammar and spelling errors which are great for warmers, coolers, and lesson breaks. This little girl may not get exactly the type of gift she was waiting for... [caption id="attachment_92" align="alignnone" width="498" caption="Santa marks Christmas Picture 'Return To Sender'"][/caption]Read More
Close, Personal Attention to Your Students is #1!
I came across this post and thought it summed up exactly how I feel about good teaching practices. All your students are individuals with individual needs. By getting to know them you will eliminate potential problems, have better classes, and understand the communication and teaching process a whole lot better. The ...Read More
Pronunciation Guide
Hi everybody! If you have been learning English for any length of time you will probably know that pronunciation is one of the language's biggest challenges. Mainly because you need consistent feedback to track your progress. This great online pronunciation tool made by howjsay ] (pronounced 'how d'you' say i ...Read More
GRAMMAR: Conditional Exercise (mixed)
Try the following conditional exercise below. Leave your answers in the comment/reply box below. Good luck! 1.a. She will take care of the children for us next weekend because her business trip was canceled. 1.b. But, she (take, not) would not be taking care of the children for us next weekend if ...Read More