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Hobbies
Memorize key phrases and grammar to practice speaking English. The class performs a sample dialogue, practice their vocabulary, and interview their classmates as a way to increase their English language proficiency.
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Was or Were
Was and were are verbs used for present and past tense. Use this printable handout to challenge your class; they must choose which verb fits correctly into 16 different sentences. Note: Answers are provided.
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Spelling-Silent Letters
Silent letters make spelling and reading an even more challenging task. You class can practice detecting silent letters with this printable handout. Learners can also complete the worksheet as an online quiz. Note: Answer sheet is provided.
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Names and Titles: Beginning ESL Lesson
Practice names and titles with this ESL presentation, which defines "Mr." and "Mrs." as well as "Ms." The last slide asks students what their names are, which could be a good opportunity to practice these skills.
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Breakfast: Beginning ESL Lesson
Start your day off right with this presentation about breakfast. Full of words about breakfast, including "bacon and eggs," "pancakes," and "oatmeal," the slides also feature explanatory pictures for your students to identify. Short...
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I Like To... (Beginning ESL Lesson)
Practice infinitives and activities with your beginning ESL class in this presentation. Pictures help to define words like "dance," "play guitar," and "watch TV." For an extended lesson, have students include their own favorite...
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Citizenship Test: Principles of American Democracy, Questions 1-12
Prepare your English learners for their upcoming citizenship test with this presentation. Addressing common questions about the American government and Constitution, this slideshow could be a good study guide for students who struggle...
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Memorial Day: National Cemeteries
Honor the fallen heroes of our country with this Memorial Day presentation. It contains a series of photographs from national cemetaries from all over the United States. You could use this presentation in an ESL class, or in any class...
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13 American Colonies: Citizenship Question 64
Help English learners prepare for their citizenship test with this presentation. Based on question 64 about the thirteen American Colonies, the slides simply list all thirteen states and their flags. Augment this slideshow with a lesson...
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Fresh Fruits: Healthy Eating Habits (ESL Lesson)
Helpful as an ESL lesson or a presentation in any level of elementary class, these slides prompt students to identify pictures of fruits. Common fruits such as apples, bananas, and grapes are easier to name, while less common fruits like...
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Idiom Dictionary
Clear up some common idioms for your English learners (or any other class) with this presentation. Expressions such as "Go fly a kite" and "He kicked the bucket" are coupled with pictures, some of which are unclear and could be confusing...
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Yosemite National Park, California (ESL Lesson)
A series of photographs from Yosemite National Park in California adorn the slides in this ESL presentation. Though the only text is on the title slide, the pictures provide a good opportunity for your English learners to practice their...
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Valentine's Day: Gifts for Him (ESL Lesson)
Are your English learners wondering what Valentine's gifts they should buy for the men in their life? This ESL presentation provides several gift ideas, such as cologne, gift certificates, and wallets. Though it lacks any information...
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Spring is Here: ESL Lesson
Take a walk through the bright, fragrant meadows of springtime with this ESL presentation. Vibrant pictures of flowers and rainbows will be sure to get your English learners' attention, and the brief explanations on each slide are easy...
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Jungle Animals
Let your ESL class monkey around with this presentation about jungle animals. Helpful in a unit about biomes or animals, the slides feature continents where one would find jungles, as well as a few animals that live in the jungle. Note:...
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Washing Clothes: Beginning ESL Lesson
Your English learners will be the champions of the laundry room with this presentation about washing clothes. Phrases such as "fold the laundry" and "hang up the clothes," as well as vocabulary like laundromat and washing machine will...
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Flying Machines (ESL Lesson)
It's a bird! It's a plane! It's a...hang glider? This ESL presentation is about vehicles that fly. From airplanes to rockets and blimps, the slides include vibrant illustrations that will help English learners identify common flying...
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Exercise: ESL Lesson
Save yourself a trip to the gym with this ESL presentation about exercise. Vocabulary words like jogging, yoga, and bicycling, as well as pictures that explain each activity, will help your English learners understand the common terms...
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Rooms in a House: Beginning ESL Lesson
Take a stroll through a typical household in this ESL presentation. Detailing attributes of rooms such as a kitchen, a bathroom, and a basement, the slides also include illustrations of each room to clarify their meaning. Use this...
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World Flags: ESL Lesson, Beginning Level
Include this presentation in your social studies lesson about world flags. Each slide contains a vivid illustration of a flag and its country. The slides are organized in alphabetical order. Designed for an ESL class, the slides would...
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Kitchenware: ESL Lesson, Beginning Level
With words like silverware, measuring cups, and pressure cooker, this presentation will help your ESL learners find their way around the kitchen. Each slide features one item found in a kitchen, as well as an explanatory illustration,...
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State Symbols: California (ESL Lesson)
Take a trip to the Golden State with this informative ESL presentation about California. Slides detail the state bird, state flower, and state tree with pictures and explanations. Some of the information is dated, such as Arnold...
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Days of the Week: Beginning ESL Lesson
Practice the days of the week with this ESL presentation, which presents one day per slide. A short description of each day accompanies the day (Sunday: First Day of the Week), and the final slides include the words weekend, weekday, and...
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Christmas Vocabulary
Ring in the holidays with this ESL presentation about Christmas traditions and symbols, such as Christmas trees, candy canes, and cookies for Santa. With bright, entertaining illustrations and clear explanations, the slides introduce...