1. Purpose of this lesson
Have you ever forgotten to buy something at the store? Have you ever forgotten a birthday or a meeting? Do you ever forget a words or phrases you had once learned in English?
Very few people can remember everything they have ever seen, done or read. These special people are said to have eidetic memories, and they are very rare. For the rest of us, it’s important to study and practice. Brain researchers tell us that if you study, wait a few days, then review you are more likely to remember what you have learned. So, let’s do that!
If you don’t study English during the summer months when school’s out, you will forget many of the words, phrases and grammar points you need to know. In this lesson we will look at many easy digital technologies you can use to study during the summer break or right now if you like!
In this lesson we will:
- Find out about a lot of resources you can use to practice English during the summer.
- Go to Find Schoology, sign in with your SSO and try your first, easy test!
2. Listen, read, and speak- Summer Practice Video Resources
If you have children, you can help them learn to read while you practice your English with the two websites I will give you below. Even if you don’t have children, it’s good practice to try listening to, reading and watching these stories because the words are easy.
Click on this link and click “For Children” at the top.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/
You will see “Stories for Children.” Click a story. Listen. What was it about? Did you understand all the words?
These websites are from England, so the speaker has a little bit of a British accent. That means he sounds different than me, your teacher. It’s good to practice listening to different people speak English.
Another good place to find children’s stories is the fable cottage. You can listen, watch or read the stories. To practice English, listen to audio only, then read the story. Or read the story first, then watch the video. Try different ways to study until you know how to say, read, understand and spell the words.
Click the picture or click the link below.
https://www.thefablecottage.com/
Instructional videos for adults.
If you don’t like children’s stories but you still want to watch video, try the “Putting English to Work” series. There are many different levels of these videos, and they are very useful. Here is a link to level 2 videos, but if you want level 3 videos, find the link on the right hand side of the page and click it.
https://www.wearedace.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=1728350&type=d&pREC_ID=1851870
3. Pronunciation
Do you need practice speaking? Let’s go back to the BBC English website. Click below. Now click “Pronunciation” and “the sounds of English (basic+)“. Click the first picture you see. Listen to the first video. It’s very good! Explore more of the videos over the summer.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/
4. Reading and writing practice
Many of you have asked me what to read for practice. One place to look for good stories is Newslea. The articles are interesting to adults, and there are different levels you can try. When we go back to school in the fall, I will send you articles from Newslea. Click this link to read free information.
Are the words too difficult? You can make the words easier. Click on a story. Click on the AP . Max means hard. Click a lower number to read the story with easy words.
5. Take control of your learning!
Now you have an SSO. You need to sign in here. Just click and put in your email and new password.
Look for FSI Northridge advanced: 928 if you go to Northridge Middle School for classes. Click the picture.
Go to FSI Panorama Adv 727:727 if you go to Panorama City Elementary school classes. Click the picture.
Click the page that says “HELLO STUDENT!” Your homework for this week is in the new folder! Good luck!