Past Participles
You should look for opportunities to practice speaking English. Have you ever ______ English with your neighbors?
You should look for opportunities to practice speaking English. Have you ever spoken English with your neighbors?
It has been many months _____ I read a book in English.
It has been many months since I read a book in English.
Have you ever tried writing a to-do-list? (No, -----.)
No, I haven't.
When he doesn't understand something, he GUESSES by looking at pictures and context clues.
Verb (present tense)
This is something that will help you get organized when you have lots of things to do and you aren't sure where to start.
A to-do list.
How long have you _____ studying English?
How long have you been studying English?
I have been studying English _____ almost 3 years.
I have been studying English for almost 3 years.
Has Teacher Victoria ever been late to class? (Yes, ---.)
Yes, she has.
HELP wanted.
noun (singular)
This is something you can do to help you be a more active reader.
Underline, highlight, repeat and write down new words, or write notes and questions.
Have you ever _____ a book in English?
Have you ever read a book in English?
I have lived here _____ 2010.
I have lived here since 2010.
Have your neighbors ever shoveled your sidewalk? (No, ---.)
No, they haven't.
While I am at work, my neighbor CHECKS on my kids.
verb (present tense)
Hand and arm movements that can help you understand when you are listening or watching a movie or TV program..
Gestures
You should try to be a more active reader. Have you ever _____ important words in your book?
You should try to be a more active reader. Have you ever underlined important words in your book? (highlighted)
They have been married _____ June.
They have been married since June.
Has your child ever done the wrong homework?
(Yes, ---.)
Yes, he (or she) has.
I have a membership at a gym but I haven't been able to make any USE of it since COVID019.
noun (singular)
Ask for help, check the information, don't think about what your going to say next - just listen.
Interactive listening strategies.
Learning new vocabulary takes lots of practice. Have you ever _____ index cards for new words?
Learning new vocabulary takes lots of practice. Have you ever made index cards for new words?
Lisa has been trying to get her driver's license ____ she moved to Minnesota.
Lisa has been trying to her her driver's license since she moved to Minnesota.
Has Susan ever gotten lost taking the bus? (No, ---.)
No, she hasn't.
I am trying to put this bicycle together but it's very difficult when there are so many PARTS.
noun (plural)
Use what you know, just listen, don't stop listening.
Noninteractive listening skills.