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Our News November 2023

LU Blog Post, Reading, Special Days and Months

Our News November 2023 Every year LU staff, tutors and learners contribute to our in-house publication, Our News. This year we asked everyone “How do you keep cool during a heat wave?” Here’s what they said! How do you keep cool during a heat wave? “I am not a big swimmer, but I spent time in the pool to cool off!” ~ SM “I will hydrate a lot, stay inside with A/C, and take cold showers. We will also go to water parks to keep cool” ~ TJ “I cope in a heat wave by having a bottle of water …

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Crossword: Learn English Words

Beginning Writing Skills, Language Skills, Reading, Resources, Vocabulary, Writing

Crosswords Here are two Apps for Androids that feature crossword puzzles. Each can be used to improve your English vocabulary and learn a new language words easily. They both feature free crosswords that you can do offline without an internet connection. Both are available on Google Play. TOP FEATURES:– Unlimited hints– Easy levels for everyone– Fun and educational– Reveal letter hint– Reveal word hint– The size of the grid adjusts to your device Crossword – Learn English Words: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.orium.english.crosswords English Crossword Puzzles: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.appspot.orium_blog.crossword.eng

Sentence Master

Beginning Writing Skills, Decoding and Phonics, Language Skills, Reading, Resources, Speaking and Listening, Writing

Sentence Master Sentence Master is a fun and educational game for all levels. Users practice English grammar by ordering the words to form correct sentences and sayings. Players are presented with a set of words, they must tap the words to complete a sentence. Players are timed to see how long it takes to make a full phrase. Each phrase is given a rating, with 3 stars denoting good work and 1 star denoting poor work. The number of mistakes is also recorded. Learners play the game in single-player or multiplayer mode. There are 5 levels to choose from: beginner, …

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Citizen Literacy

Beginning Writing Skills, Decoding and Phonics, Language Skills, Reading, Resources, Speaking and Listening, Writing

Citizen Literacy Citizen Literacy Learner web app is free to use and requires no registration from users. It features a voice driven interface suitable for low literacy learners with two virtual teachers that provide instruction and instant personalized feedback. This keeps track of each learner’s progress anonymously to provide feedback. There is multimedia interactivity and gameplay, together with voice and handwriting recognition. Enabling some of the first online independent learning opportunities for low literacy learners. From a standing start, by the end of lesson 2, learners are beginning to read and write simple sentences. For tutors who are new to …

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All Things Listening

Language Skills, Resources, Speaking and Listening

All Things Listening All Things Listening is part of the All Things site series. The site is full of English language learning resources that cover a variety of topics. The activities are grouped according to different topics (e.g., beach, cats, colours, weather). Each activity can take the form of Audio Files or Videos with Interactive Quizzes and can be used in tutoring sessions or between sessions with learners at different levels. Subjects include: vocabulary, listening and comprehension Please note that there are a few adverts on the site that can be distracting to some users. https://allthingslistening.com

All Things Topics

Grammar, Language Skills, Punctuation, Reading Comprehension, Resources, Speaking and Listening, Spelling, Vocabulary, Writing

All Things Topics All Things Topics is part of the All Things site series. The site is full of English language learning resources that cover a variety of topics. The activities are grouped according to different topics (e.g., beach, cats, colours, weather). Each activity can take the form of Audio Files, Videos, Interactive Quizzes & Printable Worksheets and can be used in tutoring sessions or between sessions with learners at different levels. Subjects include: spelling, vocabulary, grammar, reading and writing. Please note that there are a few adverts on the site that can be distracting to some users. https://allthingstopics.com

Our News October 2022

LU Blog Post, Reading, Special Days and Months

Our News October 2022 Every year LU staff, tutors and learners contribute to our in-house publication, Our News. This year we asked everyone “What is your favorite season and why?” Here’s what they said! What are our favorite seasons? “My favorite season is fall as I enjoy the cool morning air and by the afternoon, the warm sun makes me just a little too hot in my sweater. I love the crunch of the leaves under my feet.” ~ SC “I love summer because everything is green and temperatures are warm. I do yoga outside, swim often and go for …

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ESL with Jennifer

Grammar, Language Skills, Punctuation, Resources, Speaking and Listening, Vocabulary, Writing

English With Jennifer This YouTube channel is a great place to go for any English language learner. Many of her lessons are free to view (there is a paid membership area where there are additional videos). Lessons start from basic English language topics like: Greetings, useful expressions and basic grammar. There is lots to choose from and each video lasts between 3 and 15 minutes. Something you can share and watch in a tutoring session or ask your learner to review for homework. https://www.youtube.com/c/Englishwithjennifer/featured

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