MAE ESL 3 2023-11-30

 We Speak NYC

Crossing the Street: Lian is looking for a great Pre-K to get experience to become a teacher. Martin is looking for a great Pre-K for his daughter. In this classic tale of New York City, where people and cultures of the world come together, Lian and Martin cross the street to meet.

• Video
• Study Guide: Practice what you learn in the video with lessons and activities found in the study guide.
• Short Story: Prepare to watch the video and practice reading with the short story.
• Images and Words: Discuss what is happening in each of the images, and learn new vocabulary words from the video.
• Script: Practice reading by following along with the video script.
• Practice: interactive lesson

MAE ESL 3 2023-11-28 Giving Tuesday

Giving Tuesday

• Future 3 Ch 6 Shopping: Understand Rebates pg 120-121
• Grammar 3 Lesson 28 Indefinite Pronouns pg 84-85 
• Dictations for Discussion: The Psychology of Shopping pg 17-18 Dictation 2 & 3
• A Year in the Life of an ESL Student: Shopping for Clothes in a Mall pg 90-96

MAE ESL 3 2023-11-27 Cyber Monday

Mashable: The History of Cyber Monday

VOA News: Shoppers Click 'Buy' as Retailers Slash Prices Ahead of Cyber Monday

• Future 3 Ch 6 Shopping: Understand Rebates pg 118-119
• Grammar 3 Lesson 27 Reflexive Pronouns pg 82-83
• Dictations for Discussion: The Psychology of Shopping pg 17-18 Dictation 1 & 2
• A Year in the Life of an ESL Student: Shopping for Clothes in a Mall pg 81-89

Black Friday - What is it? When is it?

 

JenniferESL: Black Friday - What is it? When is it?

Learn more about U.S. culture and in particular the American holiday shopping season. Listen to interviews with a native and non-native speaker. We will also study vocabulary related to retail and finance. 

NOTE: I'm very sorry to announce as of January 2012 links to EnglishCafe will no longer be active due to the site closing. I was very lucky to be a part of that online community while it lasted. I'm also sorry for the loss of additional materials for learners.

More Practice:

VOA Learning English: How to Pronounce playlist

JenniferESL: Pronunciation of American English Vowel Sounds playlist

JenniferESL: Learn Intonation Patterns in English with Jennifer playlist

JenniferESL: Understanding Fast Speech in English: a 20-day challenge playlist

JenniferESL: Oral Reading Fluency in English playlist

Thanksgiving Dinner

 

JenniferESL: Thanksgiving Dinner 2018 - Join Jennifer at home!

Happy Thanksgiving to you all! Thank you for choosing to study with me. I'm now on Instagram too! #englishwithjenniferlebedev Follow me today. :)

Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade 9 AM - 12 noon on NBC more info

Also watch: JenniferESL: Thanksgiving Prep - U.S. Culture and English Vocabulary Key Words Said:

• place setting
  
• The table is set (for 7).
• centerpiece
• candlesticks
• gourds
• gravy and cranberry sauce
• roast a turkey, roasted turkey
• butternut squash
• mashed potatoes
• pumpkin pie
• cornbread muffins
• overeat
• feel stuffed

What is Thanksgiving?

 

All Things Grammar: What is Thanksgiving? + Free Printable Worksheet Lesson (for ESL Teachers and Learners) 

Download the free printable worksheet lesson directly from the website. "What is Thanksgiving?" (and how did it begin) free printable lesson for English (ESL) teachers and learners with vocabulary, grammar, reading, speaking, and writing practice (blended learning).

Kitchen Utensils

 

Jennifer ESL: Kitchen Utensils

Get ready to cook for Thanksgiving or any other occasion! Index 0:00 Introduction 0:46 Vocabulary: kitchen utensils 👉 ladle spatula wooden spoon/mixing spoon whisk can opener grater zester (potato) masher (crab) cracker wooden mallet meat thermometer baster basting brush rolling pin ice cream scoop

More Practice:

VOA Learning English: How to Pronounce playlist

JenniferESL: Pronunciation of American English Vowel Sounds playlist

JenniferESL: Learn Intonation Patterns in English with Jennifer playlist

JenniferESL: Understanding Fast Speech in English: a 20-day challenge playlist

JenniferESL: Oral Reading Fluency in English playlist

Thanksgiving and English Grammar

Voice of America: Turkey Pardons are a Long Presidential Tradition

VOA Learning English: Thanksgiving and English Grammar

You might be asking yourself, "What is the connection between turkeys, Thanksgiving and grammar?"

In today's report, we explore what turkeys can teach you about English verbs.

In particular, we will show you how Thanksgiving can teach you to use stative verbs. We will also show you the difference between stative and progressive verbs. (read more)

Listen to the story:

More Practice:

VOA Learning English: How to Pronounce playlist

JenniferESL: Pronunciation of American English Vowel Sounds playlist

JenniferESL: Learn Intonation Patterns in English with Jennifer playlist

JenniferESL: Understanding Fast Speech in English: a 20-day challenge playlist

JenniferESL: Oral Reading Fluency in English playlist

MAE ESL 3 2023-11-13

How to do CPR

Watch the link and study the exercises. First link includes the video lesson version. (interactive lesson) | pdf

Room with Views: Ch 11: Saving Brandon

MAE ESL 3 2023-11-09

We Speak NYC: The Wedding (video)

• Study Guide
• Short Story
• Images and Words
• Script