dimecres, 16 de setembre del 2026

VOCABULARY: APPEARANCE





 BLOND /BLONDE HAIR





BROWN HAIR






DARK HAIR






RED HAIR






CURLY HAIR






STRAIGHT HAIR







LONG HAIR






SHORT HAIR








BLUE EYES




GREEN EYES






BRACES





FRECKLES





GLASSES





       
    TALL             MEDIUM-HEIGHT           SHORT      

COMMUNICATIVE GAMES:

Who's who ⭐⭐⭐

All the students stand up. The teachers chooses one secretly to be described. Then she starts the description.

E.g. This student has short hair.

The students with long hair sit down.

And so forth, till there's only one remaining student.


  • Draw My Monster ⭐⭐⭐
    This is particularly good for beginners because mistakes become funny rather than embarrassing. Student A gets a monster picture and describes it:
    “It’s got three eyes. It’s got short green hair. It’s got big ears…”

  • Draw the suspect ⭐⭐⭐
    One student, the police officer, leaves the classroom. The rest of the class decides on the thief.   Then the police officer comes in and draws the criminal that the students describe on the whiteboard.

  • E.g. The criminal is tall. He’s got short brown hair. He’s got a beard. He wears glasses.”


    dimarts, 15 de setembre del 2026

    Vocabulary- Entertainment

     PRINT EDITION versus E-BOOK


    PAPERBACKS versus HARDBACKS 




    AUDIOBOOKS


    PODCASTS



    BOOK GENRES



    COMIC versus GRAPHIC NOVELS




    FILM GENRES



    Graphic novels



    dijous, 7 de maig del 2026

    CONNECTORS TO GIVE EXAMPLES

     

    Best Phrases to Use When Giving Examples in Writing

    Published on July 15, 2024

    When explaining concepts with examples, you can use a variety of words and phrases to introduce and elaborate on those examples. Here are some examples:

    Introducing Examples

    • For instance: "There are many types of renewable energy sources. For instance, solar power harnesses energy from the sun."
    • Such as: "Healthy foods, such as fruits and vegetables, provide essential vitamins and minerals."
    • For example: "There are various programming languages. For example, Python is popular for data science."
    • To illustrate: "Effective communication is key in leadership. To illustrate, a good leader listens actively to their team members."
    • Including: "Many factors affect climate change, including greenhouse gas emissions and deforestation."
    • Namely: "Three colors dominate the flag, namely red, white, and blue."
    • In particular: "Certain plants thrive in shaded areas, in particular, ferns and hostas."

    Elaborating on Examples

    • Specifically: "Many people enjoy outdoor activities, specifically hiking and biking."
    • As seen in: "The benefits of meditation can be profound, as seen in improved mental health and reduced stress levels."
    • Such as the case with: "Technology can revolutionize industries, such as the case with artificial intelligence in healthcare."
    • Take ... as an example: "Take the internet as an example; it has transformed the way we communicate and access information."
    • Consider: "Consider the impact of electric cars on the environment. They produce less pollution compared to traditional vehicles."
    • An example of this is: "Social media has changed how we interact. An example of this is the way we share daily updates on platforms like Facebook and Instagram."

    Highlighting Specific Examples

    • One example is: "There are many benefits to regular exercise. One example is improved cardiovascular health."
    • Another example is: "Plants have various ways of dispersing seeds. Another example is the use of wind for seed distribution."
    • A good example of this is: "Effective project management can lead to successful outcomes. A good example of this is the use of Agile methodology in software development."
    • A classic example: "A classic example of teamwork is a well-coordinated sports team."
    Source: Grammar Edge