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English Conversation – Toys and Games

Sunday, August 14, 2016 @ 03:08 PM
posted by Jo

gamesA game is structured form of play, usually undertaken for enjoyment and sometimes used as an educational tool.  Key components of games are goals, rules, challenge, and interaction. Games generally involve mental or physical stimulation, and often both. A toy is an object that can be used for play. Unlike games, there are no rules involved in playing with a toy. read more

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English Conversation – Singlehood

Monday, July 18, 2016 @ 04:07 PM
posted by Jo

singlelifeSinglehood is usually defined as the state of being unmarried. However, the term also applies to having no romantic partner. Some people may assume that to be single means to be unhappy. However, some people prefer to live a single life and find many advantages to it. Others choose to stay single after being divorced or widowed. On the other hand, some people are not single by choice and would like to find a partner with which to share their life.

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English Conversation – Parenting

Monday, July 4, 2016 @ 03:07 PM
posted by Jo

ParentingParenting is the process of supporting the physical, emotional, social, and intellectual development of a child from infancy to adulthood. There are many different parenting styles from permissive to authoritarian. Social class, culture, and nationality can play a big role in determining what methods of child rearing are used by the parents.

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English Conversation – Weekends

Sunday, December 6, 2015 @ 10:12 PM
posted by Jo

weekendIn most parts of the world, the weekend refers to a two-day period of rest on Saturday and Sunday. However, this is not the case everywhere. Some countries have a six-day work week and only one day of rest, while other countries have their weekend starting on a Thursday or Friday.  Weekends are usually a time of leisure and fun, and a time to rest, relax, and spend time with family and friends.

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English Conversation – Meetings

Thursday, November 22, 2012 @ 01:11 PM
posted by Jo

This is the preparation material for an English conversation lesson about meetings. A meeting is a gathering of people to discuss information, plan activities, make decisions and solve problems. Almost every company, group activity or project requires meetings. There are good meetings and bad meetings. Good meetings achieve a goal or purpose and make you feel that you’ve achieved something. Bad meetings make you feel that you have wasted your time. Whether we like them or hate them, learning how to participate well in a meeting is a beneficial skill to have.  read more

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English Conversation – Shopping

Monday, July 23, 2012 @ 01:07 PM
posted by Jo

Shopping

This is the preparation material for an English conversation lesson about Shopping.

A lot of people enjoy going shopping, especially for clothes or entertainment goods. It is fun to browse around the shops and boutiques in a department store and the most exciting time to shop is when there are sales and discounts. One type of shopping that most people do not like is grocery shopping. It can be a little boring.

 

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English Conversation – Language

Tuesday, November 22, 2011 @ 04:11 PM
posted by Jo

Languages

What is the best way to learn a language? How do languages develop? Do animals have language?  These are some of the questions you could be asked when discussing the topic of language and language learning.  This is the preparation material for an English Conversation lesson about languages.

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English Conversation – Religion

Friday, November 18, 2011 @ 01:11 PM
posted by Jo

Religion

This is the preparation material for an English conversation lesson about Religion.  Watch a video about religion in schools; learn some English idioms, which use religious terminology; and discover the most common conversation questions that people ask each other about this interesting and important subject.

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