New web site!

As was promised a while back I have now created a web site (link below) that will share all my teaching ideas, extra worksheets and lesson plans.

Mainly the resources are for School Bus One and the Project (OUP) series, but there will be some other bits and bobs too.

Help me keep this going by clicking the ads on the side of the blog / web pages.

http://sites.google.com/site/everythingforesl/Home

Now we have a forum, web site and a blog........ make the most of it and be sure to use them!

Here is a link to a great game that will help to expand your vocabulary whilst helping underpriveledged children.

http://www.aidtochildren.com/faq.html

Mingoville

A few weeks ago I came across a new website called Mingoville. It is a free website for children to learn English, but saying that it would also be good for anyone starting to learn English (if they could put up with the bright colours) as it covers the basics and gives lots of vocabulary.

All you need to do is sign up for free.

Here is the link

http://app.de.mingoville.com/

ESL Forum

Now that I've finished rushing here, there and everywhere (busy showing my visiting friends and family the sights of Hungary) I've got a little more time to work on my own projects.

This week I have managed to set up a forum for ESL teachers, especially based here in Hungary but teachers from all over will be welcomed.

To visit the forum please go to:


http://eslteachers.darkbb.com/your-first-forum-f1/

Hope to see you there, share your knowledge and learn from each other.

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Early start to summer Holiday

Just over a week ago I tore a ligament when I twisted my ankle which basically put me on bed rest for a good few days. Unfortunately this was the week before the last week of school so I missed out on the school sports day, a BBQ, a fun day and the school fleaving ceremony for the year 8's. But in a way I started my holidays earlier than expected so thats a kinda good thing!

Since I couldn't get out of the house I decided to put my free time to use and start work on some ideas for the next teaching year.

This includes several powerpoint presentations, with music and sound effects and colourful pictures which I hope will grab the interests of the ever emerging computer generation! I have used flashcards previoulsy with success. I like using them, the children like using them so I thought the introduction of a computer to the classroom and animated pictures will capture thier attention even more so. Plus it will stop me losing flashcards to children that seem to think they are for eating.

I will be happy to share these when they are ready and will make a list in the future.