Defining and non-defining Relative Clauses

Hobbies, pastimes and sports

With this post, we will learn how to talk, listen, read and write about different free time activities, sports and hobbies.
We're also going to ask about likes and dislikes. At the same time, we'll spend some time expressing our own likes and preferences.



 

Punctuation in English

Meeting People

To learn a new language, you need someone to talk to, and often you'll meet someone new. More than anything else, you've got to be relaxed in the classroom. So, let's break the ice and have a look at the different ways of greeting.

When saying hello & good-bye for the first time, what do you normally do?

When people meet, they should shake hands, smile and say: I'm ... (name). Nice to meet you.

or

Hello (name of the person)

Nice to meet you again. How are things?

Hello

Hi

Pleased to meet you.

Nice to meet you.

How do you do?

A handshake

A hug

Tap on one's back

Make eye contact with the other person

Hold the handshake for a few seconds

Smile

- Hello
How are you?

- I'm fine thank you. And you?
- Not bad, thanks.

- Goodbye!. Have a nice day.
- See you this morning!

- I'm sorry I'm late.
- I'm sorry.
- Excuse me!
- Don't worry.
- That's ok.
- Really?
- It doesn't matter.







As you can see above, you've got plenty of examples to practise all through this post. So, now it's your turn to grab a classmate and put your greetings into practice. Let's get it started!

Please now watch the video above and try to answer these questions:

 

Passives are used here

Listening Practice for 2nd BAC

The Environment

Do you find reading newspapers difficult? 

Is your English good enough for that?

Maybe you like reading about the Environment and now it's time for you to learn more about this issue. Why don't try to get more info in English?

First of all, you should study some basic words related to this topic. Then, have a look at the presentation below, which deals with the Environment through vocabulary activities, listening, reading and writing. You'll even find an example of a good composition on the same field: The Environment.

For more reading, please go to our Reading  section on this blog, just on the right-hand side.


To conclude with this post, I'd like to encourage you to enjoy your English learning, simply like when you are having a coffee and reading the newspaper in the morning. What a relaxing day!

If I were you, I'd...

If I were you, I'd...

How would you complete the sentence above?

Conditionals are quite good for your imagination, aren't they?

So, if you're thinking about writing some more amusing couple dialogues like that one above, please feel free to leave us a comment below.

If I were you, I'd write a good if-comment right now.

Conjunctions

Nouns

Social Issues

Reported Speech

Binomials

On Holiday! Getting around. Travel arrangements.

Modal Verbs. Modal Perefects.

Modals and passive voice from TESOL-TEFL on Vimeo.