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WH- Question Words

Our Main Question Words Who * Asks about: a person or people * Example: Who is your teacher? What * Asks about: a thing, an idea, or an action * Example: What is your favorite color? Where * Asks about: a place or location * Example: Where is the library? When * Asks about: a time or

Simple Present vs Present Progressive

Distinguishing Habitual and Temporary Actions in the Present In English grammar, the choice between the simple present and the present progressive tense hinges on a fundamental distinction: whether an action is a regular, long-standing habit or a temporary state of affairs. The Simple Present tense is the go-to for habitual

Reported Speech

Mastering Reported Speech: A Beginner's Guide Reported speech, also known as indirect speech, is a fundamental concept in English that allows you to recount what someone else has said without using their exact words. 1. What is Reported Speech? When we want to tell someone what another person

Conversation Practice: At a Hotel

Useful Vocabulary * Reservation: การจอง * Book a room: จองห้องพัก * Check-in: เช็คอิน * Check-out: เช็คเอาท์ * Room: ห้อง * Key card: บัตรกุญแจ * ID / Passport: บัตรประชาชน / หนังสือเดินทาง * Floor: ชั้น * Elevator: ลิฟต์ * Luggage: กระเป๋าเดินทาง * Breakfast: อาหารเช้า * Wake-up call: บริการโทรปลุ

Bella Bakes

A short passage to practice the B sound.

Job Responsibilities

These descriptions can be used for a listening activity. Divide the class into groups and read the descriptions. If the group is able to guess the job. They get a point. Read with Language Reactor * Teacher * Helps students learn new things. * Explains lessons and answers questions. * Gives homework and grades

Conversation Practice: At the Airport

Useful Phrases Checking In * "Where is the check-in counter for [Airline]?" "เคาน์เตอร์เช็คอินของ [สายการบิน] อยู่ที่ไหน?" * "Can I see your passport, please?" "ขอดูหนังสือเดินทางของคุณได้ไหมคะ/ครับ?" (asked by the staff) * "Here

A Perfect Day at the Park

Fill-in the blanks with the words from the word bank and then listen to check your answers.

Ameca

The video features a discussion with Ameca, a humanoid AI-powered robot developed by Engineered Arts in Cornwall, England. The host expresses excitement about speaking with a robot, noting the advances in robotics, AI, and machine learning. Ameca humorously introduces itself, acknowledging that it’s programmed to engage with humans and

Conversation Practice: Orientation

Small talk is light, casual conversation that helps break the ice and make new connections. As college freshmen, small talk is a great way to meet people, get comfortable in new social situations, and ease into campus life. Here are some simple tips: 1. Start with a greeting: "Hey,

The Pear Pair