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  • What are some effective ways to practice speaking English outside of formal lessons?
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    Hello, hope you are well! If they live in a English speaking country, then it would be a good idea to go outside and interact with people. If not then they can wacht interactive conversational english videos online and practice using them.

  • Can you share a memorable experience that impacted your English learning?
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    My English Teacher. He would always compliment my speaking; it encouraged me to do even more and work harder for better marks. But I was a very polite student!

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  • Little Irish English Quiz

    What does “Hiya!” mean? A) How are you? B) Hello! C) Goodbye. What’s a polite response to “How’s it going?” A) Leave silently. B) Grand, thanks. C) I don’t know. What should you NOT do in Ireland? A) Skip saying hello. B) Smile and say Hiya! C) Chat about the weather.


    Best answer

    "Hiya!" means "Hello!" - is an informal greeting. A polite response to "How's it going?" - B) The last question I'm not sure, I suppose it is - B)

  • Write your own conversation

    Write Your Own Conversation Write a short dialogue using these phrases: Hiya! How’s it going? Grand, thanks.


    Best answer

    A. Hiya! Long time no see! B. Brenda, Nice to see you! A. How is it going? B. Grand, thanks.

  • Fill in the Gaps with the Correct Irish Greeting

    You walk into the room and greet your friend with, "! How’s it going?" They respond, "Not too bad, just a bit tired. ?" You smile and say, "Ah sure, I’m grand. ______ the craic?" Your colleague walks by and you greet them with a cheerful, "! ______ you today?" Later that evening, you see your neighbor and say, "! ______ the story with you?" You bump into another friend, who you haven’t seen in ages, and ask, "______ it going?" They reply, "______ to see you! What’s the crack?" A stranger asks you, "______ are you today?" You say, "______! Just popped in to say hello!"


  • How 's online teaching different from offline teaching?
    Best answer

    Online teaching you have the freedom to teach from anywhere and your don’t have to stand while teaching, it can be flexible

  • What fun speaking activities do you include in your lessons? Let me know your favourite!
    Best answer

    I love debates. Role play but not when it’s reading lines but you give the students a prompt e.g you walk into a shop, and you buy something. What would you and the shopkeeper say. This is maybe for more advanced students as they have more vocab and better grammar. For beginners, role play reading the lines is better.

  • Hello teachers. How and what do you usually prepare for the first lesson?
  • What is the best way to explain the difference between advice and advice to a student?