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Hello again,Here is a cleaned-up version of my lesson plan. I'm an insecure wreck, therefore I dare ask for another look at my work...Thanks again for the earlier help.MZL Lesson PlanPreparation Level : Elementary Lesson Length: 45 minutes Objective: To be able to use the Past Simple...

. Overall, it should work fine, MZL. A few corrections and fewer comments:Objective: To be able to use the Past Simple question forms and short answers. Target Language: did + subject + base (or 'dictionary') form of verb ( Did your mother call you? ) -- It is best to save the term...

Would anybody be kind enough to tell me what they think of this lesson plan I've made for my TEFL module ? Any suggestions ??Thanks so much .MZL Lesson PlanPreparation Level : Elementary Lesson Length: 45 minutes Objective: To be able to use the Past simple question forms and shot...

When it comes to "t" and "d", Belly, regional variation in pronunciation is the rule rather than the exception. What everyone has replied is correct, even if it may seem contradictory. In teaching English as a second language, I try to take the "path of least...

My students always have questions about this pronunciation feature. I know of four patterns that might help you predict where to pronounce 't' as a soft /d/.1. when a ‘t’ is between vowels when the preceding vowel is stressed in words such as: city, party, forty, water2. when a ‘t’ comes...

potable: drinkABLE -- Main Entry: 1po·ta·ble Pronunciation Guide Pronunciation: pd.bl, -tb- Function: adjective Etymology: Late Latin potabilis, from Latin potare to drink + -abilis -able; akin to Latin bibere to drink, Greek pinein, Old Slavic piti to drink, Sanskrit pti,...

It's a common problem so don't be too upset by it.If you ever have the opportunity to live among native speakers you will find it much easier to reduce your accent a bit. It is very difficult otherwise. Can you ask your teacher which specific sounds are causing you the most problems and...

The problem is people often can't understand what I'm saying. I twist my tongue either too much or not at all. It's hard for me to do it right.

After years of speaking English, it's not changed much. No matter how hard I try, I can't control my tongue. My English teacher in Korea once said it's nearly impossible to correct the accent once you become an adult, and I believe it now. Maybe I should give up and just stick with...

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