Bachelorette Party (Girl's Night Out)

A bachelorette party was made for Ms. Mira, our partner at Liberty. This is also a kinda farewell party for her since she will have to follow her future - husband to Bogor.We're sad, yes. We have been getting along with her for three years. And you know what, she told about her marriage in a suden. It shocked us but it also pleased us. At last she finds her soulmate (ccciiieeeee,,..^_^)

Ms. Mira who is wearing veil :)

Well, actually it's not like a hen party as we know. We just got together in a cafe, having some snack and chitchatting spending our last week with her. She is devout and it's impossible to have crazy party as bachelorette party that we know. So it's a respect for her and our institution because we are educators so it should be.

 Ms. Mira, we gonna miss you a lot. Forgive and forget our unpleasant past but remember us as one of the part of your life.

<<HHHUUGGZZZ>> Eva

A Work Visit (Part 1)

Here, I proudly present our new building,hehehehe.

Wherever we are, we never forget to take some pics. We're not trying to be narcissistic just trying to be  exist (Kidding. red :p)

Actually our new building hasn't been done yet but we are looking forward to move there soon. We plan to move there next year. It will be much better than our place now because it will be more floors, more rooms and more facilities.

  It will be the biggest course building in my city and it will be the best here (It is and it will be).

 I hope someday you all guys will visit us here whoever you area and wherever you are. :)))

Giving Opinion - Class Activity

This is my latest student's video. I gave a question for each student to be answered based on their opinion or fact. They picked up the question randomly and they were given the limited time to answer it. There were some aspects to assess the students' speaking ability, such as accuracy, intonation, improvisation, grammatical and diction. Hers was not the best but I like her confidence in speaking.

News Anchor - Student's activity

Here is one of the activity in my English class. Being a news anchor. We did recording while one of my students, Fina Giovanni was reporting some news about David Archuleta. She was confident enough to be an amateur news reader though there were some mistakes you would find but it doesn't matter as long as they are brave and eager to speak a lot in their class. Hope you enjoy this video ::)) CHEERS

 

English Fails - Class Activity ?????GHOSTSEACALLME?????

Are they good at speaking English??? No matter what, we just had fun. I hope you can enjoy this video as well

Singing Activity

Here is one of Mr. Syafrizal's students. Wulan Anggraini was singing I'm Yours (Jason Mraz). She has rocking voice. You ought to listen it.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JEcY2RmfbVo&context=C41020eeADvjVQa1PpcFNv7LsA2QTyumCr_2SUutBjNuPSaRRUxbo=

Error Analysis



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Here is one of the activities in my English class. Error Analysis. Students were given the task to translate some synopsis of the films they have ever watched. Then we discussed them together to recognize and correct the mistakes.

I think this activity is good to be implemented in your class especially for your high - level class. They have to improve their English skill in grammar, diction and composition.

The synopsis of the movies I took are Johnny English Reborn, Mission Impossible 4, Underworld Awakening and Wanted

What game do you prefer in your english class - Game 3: Dart

Hi there!! here is the third game possibly used in your English class. Dart Time!! What an interesting game it is. Reviewing the lesson while playing I think you students will love it. What must you prepare?

1. You have to prepare dart board. It can be bought in the toy shop but the weakness is complicated to decide the score. Why don't you try to make it. Check this picture out. (you may create better than this)

2. Prepare the questions. There are four colors available with the questions:

      
  Red          : Grammar questions

      Blue         : Vocabulary questions  

    Green      : Speaking

      Yellow     : General Knowledge

3.Scoring: You have to set the score for each circle and each color. The outer circle has the lower score (20 points), then the second circle has 40 points, the third circle has 60 points, the fourth has 80 points, the fifth has 90 points and the last one is 100 points. What if your students shoot the white triangle?? Then they may choose the questions with 10 points only. Black is no point.

Well, I'm not good in explaining something and I hope you understand what I want to tell you about. Have a nice day and enjoy your English class. :))) 

<<<HUGS>>> Ms. Eva

Water spilled: Why must it be argued?

Here is a video of my students who argued just because of spilled water. They were arguing when I tried to recorded them while singing. It's not a big problem actually but they like to argue one and another.

Happy Holiday Pictionary - English Printable Worksheet

What a tiring day today! I've tried to rest myself but I can't. It's been late but I can't close my eyes. Anyone can help me out? However I still made something useful for our material in our beginner class. Happy Holiday!!!! Gee,.... I need it some much. I need something to refresh my mind. How about you?? Are you on holiday right now?? Are you resting now?? Holiday can be one of the materials we give to our pupils and here is a pictionary about holiday. Get the WORD DOCUMENT. It’s FULLY EDITABLE!!!

What game do you prefer in your English class? - Game 2: Fun Boards

Elementary 1 E

Intermediate 

Fun Boards. There are many things we can do with the fun boards. It's one of the ways to review and implement the lessons we teach. It can be grammar quiz, vocabulary quiz, writing quiz even trivia quiz. My students enjoy it especially for those who hate much explanation.Here are two different levels of students who enjoyed and focused  on the game. We create the questions related to their lessons and their level. I made some various questions such as general knowledge, grammar, vocabulary, writing and listening in one go. Fun Boards game is not only fun but also an effective method in teaching. You ought to try it!!!! 

My Intermediate students were focusing on listening to the song to describe the best emotion and feeling presented by the song.

Elementary 1 E was listening to the comprehension given to answer what the best topic is about.

 Fun Boards game can be played one by one or in group. A group of students consists of 2 - 3 students. A big number of students in one group is not effective. I hope you would like to try and enjoy it. 

Have a wonderful day as always :)))

Hugs, Dahliaevasue

Word Order: Frequency Words - English Printable Worksheet

 Adverbs of frequency

Adverbs of frequency answer the question How often?

An adverb which modifies a verb may occupy one of three main positions in a clause. These positions may be referred to as the beginning position, the middle position, and the end position. Adverbs of frequency may occupy any of these positions. In the following examples, the adverbs of frequency are printed in bold type.

An adverb in the beginning position is located at the beginning of a clause. For example:
      Often the wind blows less strongly at night.
In this example, the adverb of frequency often is located at the beginning of the clause.

Most adverbs can occupy the beginning position in a clause. The use of this position tends to emphasize the adverb.

An adverb in the end position occurs after an intransitive verb, or after the direct object of a transitive verb.
e.g. He speaks seldom.
      I visit her frequently.
In the first example, seldom follows the intransitive verb speaks. In the second example, frequently follows the direct object her of the transitive verb visit.

Usually only one adverb at a time can occupy the beginning position or the middle position in a clause. However, more than one adverb at a time can occupy the end position in a clause.

When more than one adverb occurs in the end position, the different types of adverb are usually placed in a certain order. For instance, in the end position, adverbs of frequency usually follow adverbs of manner and adverbs of location, and precede adverbs of time and adverbs of purpose.

Adverbs of frequency which consist of single words most often occupy the middle position of a clause. The location of adverbs in the middle position varies depending on the type of verb used. Adverbs in the middle position occupy the locations indicated below:

  1) They follow the Simple Present and Simple Past of the verb to be.
  2) They precede the Simple Present and Simple Past of verbs other than the verb to be.
  3) They follow the first auxiliary, in tenses which have auxiliaries.
  4) They precede the first auxiliary, or the Simple Present or Simple Past of the verb to be, in short answers.

The following examples illustrate the use of adverbs of frequency in the middle position of a clause. The relevant verbs are underlined.
  1) We are always on time.
  2) He rarely makes a mistake.
  3) I have often wondered about that.
  4) Have you seen this movie before? No, I never have.
In the preceding examples, always follows are, the Simple Present of the verb to be; rarely precedes makes, the Simple Present of a verb other than the verb to be; often follows the first auxiliary have of the verb have wondered; and never precedes the auxiliary have in the short answer I never have.

See Exercise 1.

In negative statements, and negative questions with not, adverbs in the middle position of a clause usually follow the word not.
e.g. Negative Statement: They do not often miss the bus.
      Question with Not: Does he not usually know the answers?
In these examples, the adverbs often and usually follow the word not.

In affirmative questions, and negative questions with n't, adverbs in the middle position of a clause usually follow the subject of the clause. In the following examples, the subjects are underlined.
e.g. Affirmative Question: Is it always this cold in February?
      Question with n't: Doesn't he usually know the answers?
In the first example, the adverb always follows the subject it. In the second example, the adverb usually follows the subject he.

It should be noted that the adverbs daily, weekly, monthly, yearly and annually usually do not occupy the middle position of a clause.

See Exercise 2.

Verbs may be modified not only by single-word adverbs, but also by adverb phrases and clauses. Like adverbs of frequency, adverb phrases and clauses of frequency answer the question How often?

Adverb phrases and clauses of frequency usually occupy either the beginning or end position of a clause.
e.g. Once in a while, I like to try something new.
      We visited the museum as often as we could.
In the first example, the adverb phrase of frequency once in a while occupies the beginning position of the clause I like to try something new. In the second example, the adverb clause of frequency as often as we could occupies the end position of the clause We visited the museum.

It should be noted that except in the case of commonly used adverbs such as now, then , today, tomorrow, sometimes, usually, maybe and perhaps, adverbs and adverb phrases at the beginning of a clause must usually be followed by commas. In the following examples, the commas are underlined.
e.g. Unfortunately, it began to rain.
      As often as possible, we went outside for a walk.

Here is one more worksheet for you about frequency words. It's taken from Mastering English book then I made it as the worksheet. I hope it will be useful for you to review the lesson. It's easy to be understood. Get Word Document by leaving your comment here. 

   <<<HUGZZZ>>> dee_evasue :)

A story from Asia 2 - The Falling Flower Rocks (English Printable Worksheet)

The Falling Flower Rock is in the old capital of Korea at Paekje. Hundreds of years ago, Korea was divided into three parts. At the time, the King of Silla in southeast Korea fought with the King of Paekje in southwest Korea. 

The second story of 'A story from Asia'. It's from Korea. This story is about the loyality to the kingdom. I have given this story to my students and I hope you like it so. May be the exercise is too simple for your students so you are allowed to edit it. The word document will be sent for those who leave the e-mail address . IT'S FULLY EDITABLE.

They Love Angry Bird

Why must be angry birds?? They love angry birds so much. Every meeting, they come with their experience of playing it. Every meeting, they show me their new angry birds stationeries. Every meeting, they tell me the film or the games of angry birds. And every meeting, our class begins with angry birds story. That's my Beginner class. Angry birds is their idol. Have you tried to play it. Firstly, I was not interested in it but now I have played till Angry Birds Space hahahahaha!!!. They influenced me. :)

Download Angry Birds here http://download.angrybirds.com/

Reading Time

This is how my students read the story. The first video comes from Primary 3 level., Anastasya Diva Zefanya Duha (What a long name!!) She is grade 3 in Primary School. She loves reading and she will be the first raising her hand to read. She is not only good at reading but also speaking. Basically my Primary 3 (A) class like speaking English and they always implement their speaking ability inside or outside the class. Their favourite time is when I give them a drama. They love acting.

The second video is Primary 1 level. We were reading together. It's about dialogue. There are Dinda, Danel and Christoper. Dinda is the smartest girl in my class though her pronunciation reading is not better than Christoper. Christoper is grade 1 in Primary 1. He is the best. His pronunciation is good, his vocabulary is rich and his speaking ability is the best in his class. But he is still a child who likes playing. He is tearful and sneaky even for watching Tinkerbell he ran away. Hahahaha!!! But don't worry. He is not sissy just spoiled. He changes step by step ^_^. The last but not least, Danel. He is not good in pronunciation yet but he is a talkative boy. His writing is so bad. He is the naughtiest in my class.

                              

What game do you prefer in your English class? GAME 1: Treasure Hunt

                Being an English teacher is not as easy as you think. How to be creative and innovative day by day are some factors to avoid the boredom of the students. Most of my classes start after their school time. They have been tired with their plenty of activities at school that makes them sometimes cannot concentrate while learning English in the class.

From my experiences, I think I need to give something to refresh them. Playing game is one of the best way to kill the boredom. Remember!! Learning in Game. It doesn't mean we cannot get anything in game. Game is not wrong but don't give it too often. Once in a month is enough to play game totally.

There are some games I have given to my students (Elementary to Intermediate) and this is my first post about  students' game activity.

1. Treasure Hunt

         Treasure hunt is my students' favourite game even from Primary to Intermediate. They like being around our course, searching some clues and solving them.

         There are some steps we should know before playing treasure hunt:

a. Divide the students into four groups. They have to be told that they have to find out the treasure (the treasure can be paper (colourful paper), some candies or your own idea.

b. Give them the first clue which they have to solve to get an envelope substanced grammar or vocabulary matters. If they can answer them, the teacher give a piece of paper which brings them to the next clue.

c. There are some clues to be solved and the teacher has to create them based on their area description. 

d. The clue can be picture puzzle, word puzzle and so forth and the quality must be adjusted with their level.

e. Use the area outside and inside to play so that they will be able to search high and low.

f. The English skill must be integrated including grammar, vocabulary, writing, description, or even general knowledge.

           I cannot tell you detaily here but if you are interested in it, I will send you the model via E - mail. Hope you can enjoy your time with your students