Feelings / Emotions

This week we learned how to say how we are feeling or our emotions.  Below are some practice quizzes. 

Practice Quizzes:

Emotions Exercises
Feelings and To Be Exercises

Emotions Quiz 1

Emotions Quiz 2

How to be a Successful Learner

This is advice that I always give to my students for the in-person classes that I teach. In order to excel in any subject that one is learning, it is important that you do the following:

1. Go to class every day. Missing classes (whether they are in-person or online) is missing opportunities to learn!
2. Do your homework. Complete the assignments that you are given. Instructors give assignments not to torture you, but to help reinforce what you learned in class. Remember, practice makes perfect.
3. Practice what you've learned everywhere that you can. This is especially important for language learners. Read, write, and speak the language that you are learning at home and work. Take the extra time to make "self-assignments" and use what you know. Practice helps you progress faster.
4. Keep a journal of what you learned. Learning journals are a wonderful tool as you can use them for both note-taking and motivation. Start by making a few short notes about what you learned after every class. Eventually, you will find yourself writing even more and reinforcing your knowledge on the subject. On days that you feel frustrated or feel like giving up, take a look at your journal. Notice all the things that you have accomplished and how far you have come. This helps remind you that you can do it!
5. Speak positively about yourself. If you are an ESL/ESOL student, avoid saying that your English is “bad” or “not good”. Instead focus on the positive. Say things like, "I'm a student and I'm working on improving my English." For art and photography students, again, be positive. Instead of calling your work “terrible”, rephrase with statements like “I’m working on improving my photography skills. Could I please have some constructive criticism so that I can learn better?”

 

These are five wonderful habits to develop to improve your ability to learn and succeed in any subject. Remember you are learning and it’s ok to make mistakes and have questions—this is part of the learning process. As long as you keep trying and focus on the positives, you will learn the subject matter and grow your confidence.  :)

At, In, On - Prepositions of Time and Location

This week we discussed Prepositions of Location and Time.  Below are some reviews of IN, ON, AT.  Click to start the presentation and view the practice questions and answers.

Week 5 - Beginners - Describing People / Intermediate - Calling 911

This week we learned how to describe people's appearances for beginners.  In the Intermediate class, we learned how to call 911 and practiced our progressive present tenses.  Below are some practice quizzes. 

Practice Quizzes (Beginning Class):
Describing using To Have

Describing People and Things

Simple Present Tense - To Be
Have or Has

Practice Quizzes (Intermediate Class):
Present Progressive Tense (Long form) 1
Present Progressive Tense - (Long Form) 2
Present Progressive Tense - (Long Form) 3
Present Progressive Tense - Long and Short Forms

Week 4 - There Is / There Are, Body Parts, Present Progressive Verbs

This week we learned vocabulary for colors and there is/there are for beginners.  In the Intermediate class, we continued learning vocabulary for the body, injuries, and progressive present tenses.  Below are some practice quizzes. 

Practice Quizzes (Beginning Class):
There is / There are Statements
Is There / Are There Questions
Colors

Practice Quizzes (Intermediate Class):
Present Progressive Tense (Long Form)
Present Progressive Tense (Contractions)
Present Progressive Tense - Matching
Body Parts - Matching

Simple Present Verbs and Illnesses/Symptoms Vocabulary - Week 3

In weeks 1 and 2 we learned about simple present tense verbs.  This week we learned about the singular and plurals of nouns for beginners.  In the Intermediate class, we learned about vocabulary for illnesses and symptoms.  Below are some practice quizzes. 

Practice Quizzes (Beginning Class):
Plurals of Nouns
Plurals of Nouns #2
Plurals of Nouns (Irregulars)

Practice Quizzes (Intermediate Class):
Simple Present Tense Verbs
To Have (Simple Present Tense)
To Be (Simple Present Tense)
Health Problems and Treatments
Health Problems

Second Conditionals

This week we learned about second conditional forms.  Below are some practice quizzes. 

Practice:
Should Quiz 1
Should Quiz 2
Should Quiz 3

Second Conditionals Quiz 1
Second Conditionals Quiz 2
Second Conditionals Quiz 3
Second Conditionals Quiz 4

Zero and First Conditionals (Real Conditionals)

This week we learned about zero and first conditional forms.  Below are some practice quizzes. 

Practice:
Zero Conditionals Quiz 1
Zero Conditionals Quiz 2

First Conditionals Quiz 1
First Conditionals Quiz 2
First Conditionals Quiz 3
First Conditionals Quiz 4

Conditionals Videos:

Dates, Times, Calendars, and Prepositions of Time

This week we learned about dates, times, calendars and prepositions of time.  Below are some practice quizzes. 

Practice:
In / On / At Time - Quiz 1
In / On / At Time - Quiz 2
In / On / At Time - Quiz 3
In / On / At Time - Quiz 4
In / On / At Time - Quiz 5
Prepositions of Time Mixed Quiz

Prepositions of Time Video:

Week 6 - Homes, Renting and Buying

This week we learned renting and buying homes.  Below are some practice quizzes. 

Practice:
Renting an Apartment - Quiz 1
Renting an Apartment - Quiz 2
Buying a Home - Quiz 1
Buying a Home - Quiz 2

Things in My House Matching - Quiz 1
Things in My House Matching - Quiz 2
Things Around the House - Quiz 1

Things Around the House - Quiz 2

Renting Vocabulary Video:

Week 5 Money/Shopping

This week we learned money and shopping vocabulary.  Below are some practice quizzes. 

Practice:
Shopping Vocabulary Quiz
Shopping Vocabulary - Quiz 2
Shopping Vocabulary - Quiz 3

Shopping Vocabulary Video:

Week 4 - Mathematics Vocabulary

This week we learned mathematics vocabulary and reviewed basic math problems.  Below are some practice quizzes. 

Practice:
Vocabulary Matching Quiz 1
Vocabulary Matching Quiz 2
Word Problems Quiz
Fractions Quiz
Decimals, Fractions, and Percents Quiz

Arithmetic Quiz (Can Customize)
Fractions Quiz (Can Customize)

Math Vocabulary Video:

WEEK 2 - Adjectives and Present Tenses

This week we learned new adjectives.  We also continued practicing Simple Present Tense verbs and learned about Present Progressive Tense verbs. Below are some practice quizzes. 

Practice:
Adjectives - Opposites Matching Quiz

Colors - Unscramble the Letters Quiz
Find the Adjective Game
Adjectives Ending with -ed and -ing Quiz
Adjectives Quiz


Simple Present Tense Quiz 1
Simple Present Tense Quiz 2

Present Progressive/Continuous Quiz 1

First Week of Class!

This week we learned about classroom and office vocabulary.  We also learned about Simple Present Tense verbs and regular plurals of nouns. Below are some practice quizzes. 

Practice:
School and Office Vocabulary Quiz 1

School and Office Vocabulary Quiz 2

Regular Plurals of Nouns Quiz 1


Regular Plurals of Nouns Quiz 2


Simple Present Tense Quiz 1
Simple Present Tense Quiz 2

Creativity with Language

A very interesting video.  Proper grammar is important, but so is creativity!  Don't forget to experiment and make up words.  Every generation introduces new words into a language--especially with changes in technology.  

Resumes and Job Skills

This week we learned about job skills vocabulary, how to read a job ads, and how to talk about what we "can do".  Below are some practice quizzes. 

Practice:
Job Descriptions Quiz
Can and Can't Quiz 1
Can and Can't Quiz 2
Can and Can't Quiz 3
Abbreviations Used in Job Ads Quiz

Resume Writing Video:

Diction/Speaking Video:

Future Tenses and Prepositions of Time

This week we learned about future tenses and reviewed prepositions of time (in, on, at).  Below are some practice quizzes. 

Practice:
Prepositions of Time (in, on, at) - Quiz
Future Perfect or Future Simple? - Quiz
Future Perfect or Future Perfect Progressive? - Quiz
Future Perfect or Future Progressive? - Quiz
Future Tenses Quiz

Future and In/On/At Videos:

Going to the Dentist - Dental Vocabulary

This week we learned about dental vocabulary and how to speak with the dentist.  Below are some practice quizzes. 

Practice:
Dental Vocabulary - Quiz 1
Dental Vocabulary - Quiz 2
Parts of the Face Quiz
Dental Vocabulary Matching Quiz
Appointment Quiz - Listening Quiz

Dental Phrases Videos:

Adverbs of Frequency

This week we learned about adverbs of frequency to speak about how much or how often we do things.  Below are some practice quizzes. 

Practice:
Adverbs of Frequency - Quiz 1
Adverbs of Frequency - Quiz 2
Adverbs of Frequency - Quiz 3
Adverbs of Frequency - Quiz 4
Adverbs of Frequency - Quiz 5

Adverbs of Frequency Videos:

Past Progressive / Past Continuous

This week we learned how to use the past progressive tense to speak about habitual or continuing events in the past.  Below are some practice quizzes. 

Practice:
Past Progressive Quiz 1
Past Progressive - Quiz 2
Past Progressive - Quiz 3
Past Progressive - Quiz 4

Simple or Progressive Past Tense Quiz 1
Simple or Progressive Past Tense Quiz 2

Past Progressive (Continuous) Lesson Video:

Past Progressive Listening Video:

Dialing 911 for Emergencies

This week we learned how to make calls to 911 for medical emergencies. Below is a practice quiz for the vocabulary that we learned:

Practice Videos:

New Vocabulary and Typing Practice

This week we learned new vocabulary.  Below is a practice test. 

Typing Practice:

Prefixes and Suffixes

This week we learned about prefixes and suffixes.  Below are some practice tests. 

Practice:
Prefix Quiz 1
Prefix Quiz 2
Prefix Quiz 3
Prefix Quiz 4

Suffix Quiz 1
Suffix Quiz 2

Practice:
Beginning Typing Game
Typing Practice (all levels)

Videos for Prefixes and Suffixes

Spring ESL Classes at the Woolley Center

Just a little reminder, ESL night classes begin on Monday, March 30, 2015 at Umpqua Community College in Roseburg. If you know anyone who would like to learn English or wants to brush up on their English grammar, please come join us!

Location: The Woolley Center, Room 102, 1634 West Harvard Avenue, Roseburg, OR 97471 

Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm (Beginning - Intermediate)

Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm (Intermediate - Advanced) 

Instructor: Jeannie Wheeler (me!!!)

Present Progressive (Continuous) Verbs

This week we learned about present progressive (continuous) tense verbs.  Below are some practice tests. 

Practice:
Present Progressive Verbs - Quiz 1
Present Progressive Verbs - Quiz 2
Present Progressive Verbs - Quiz 3
Present Progressive Verbs - Quiz 4
Simple Present or Present Progressive - Quiz 1

Present Progressive Video for Pronunciation Practice

Prepositions of Place, Giving Directions, and "There is/are"

This week we learned about prepositions of place and using "there is/are" for giving directions.  Below are some practice tests. 

Practice:
Prepositions of Place - Quiz 1
Prepositions of Movement - Quiz 2
IN - ON - AT - Location Quiz 3
Where are the Spiders?
Prepositions of Place Game

Advanced Prepositions Practice Tests

Making Appointments - Prepositions of Time

This week we learned about prepositions of time and scheduling a doctor's appointment.  Below are some practice quizzes and a video. 

Practice:
IN - ON - AT Quiz 1
IN - ON - AT Quiz 2
IN - ON - AT Quiz 3

FOR - DURING - WHILE Quiz 1
FOR - DURING - WHILE Quiz 2

Scheduling a Doctor's Appointment
Two Minute English