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- What is the difference between Similes and metaphors?
Explain the difference of one in an example for understanding.
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I metaphor a drink at my local bar.
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this one readily springs to mind: 'you are a SUNSHINE OF MY LIFE that's why I've always been around. You are an APPLE OF MY EYE Forever you'll stay in my heart'
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check out 'Terrifying' by the Rolling Stones ('the, Steel Wheels'), the lyrics are packed with similes, and brilliantly performed, too!
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1.positive communication. 2.Assign seats before school starts. ... 3.Use students' names from day one. ... 4.Don't just introduce yourself. ... 5.Give them something to commemorate the first day. ... 6.Give students the tools they need.
- Do you ask students to tell you how the current English lesson will help them at work?
I always ask my students to tell me how our current lesson will be or could be, useful to them in the immediate future, either at work or in their free time activities
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i typically ask how the lesson has been after every class
- How effective do you think discussing hot topics is in helping shy students to open up and speak?
For example, when doing Human Resource Management English, my students and I often discuss such topics as discrimination in the recruitment/selection processes. For instance, the age, ethnicity, gender, etc., of the applicant playing inappropriate roles in the decision of whether to call for an interview or hire that person. My experience has been that even the least active students are eager to express an opinion.
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This will allow them to speak freely about topics they understand.
- Hello. I'm new here. I wanted to know how to go about teaching my very first lesson.
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Discover student's interests; since many lessons are conversational, knowing this is a good first step.
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I always remind my learners that it is OKAY to make MISTAKES because as you learn you GROW and improve in English speaking.
- IELTS Exams: A question for students. Has anyone recently sat for this exam?
Please share your views on the materials provided and what level of English in your opinion should a student be to score above 7.
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Students can only ask questions in this forum. They not tutors can answer.
- Pronunciation - what is the best way to teach pronunciation?
Should teachers focus on the various stress points or feel the throat for the sounding Please share your tips and tricks
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It’s all about regular listening practice. They need to listen to correct pronunciation regularly and then they parrot it.