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Christmas holidays are fun but children do not get much practice in English since their lessons come to an end for the holidays. This is a list of Christmas activities you can do with your child to keep them practicing their English vocabulary and grammar. If you like posts like this one please register in my email list so you never miss another post. I promise I will send you only things that you will love. I have used this list in my classes for many years and hopefully something here is a match for you as well. At the end you can also download your own free online copies of my own Christmas Scavenger Hunt and Christmas Crossword. Before we start if you would like to be the first we receives my new posts simply write your email in my email list and I will always send you my new posts first. Here we go: 1. Christmas movies This is an obvious choice for Christmas. But did you know by watching Christmas movies with English subtitles and not Greek you get to practice your English at the same time? You both listen and read the same word and BOOM!! double the practice! Try it the next time you watch the Grinch or Santa Clause. 2. Christmas short videos on YouTube There are a million of different Christmas shorts you and your children can watch on YouTube that will benefit them both on their English speaking skills but their vocabulary as well. Not to mention the free time it will give you to relax :). Here are few of my favourites: (simply click on the title and it will redirect you to YouTube) Olaf's Frozen Adventure: Best Scenes Curious George's Merry Christmas PJ masks Happy Holidays Franklin's Magic Christmas The Night Before Christmas The Elves and the Shoemaker 3. Christmas Online Games Kids can also practice their Vocabulary with this fun video games that you need to pause and they should give you the answer in English before you both find out the correct one. They are super fun and short so it doesn't take up too much of your time. Here is a list of some of those games: (click on the titles and these will open in a new window) Christmas Guessing Game (YouTube) What Am I? Game (YouTube) Guess the Christmas Food Game (YouTube) Free Interactive Games you can download and play British Council Christmas Games 4. FREE Christmas Scavenger Hunt You can print this FREE scavenger Christmas Hunt pdf I have created for my students and explore your own house for Christmas things while practicing Christmas vocabulary in English. Enjoy and don't forget to leave me a comment if you liked the activity. 5. FREE Christmas Crossword Another freebie just because it's Christmas AND giving is what the holiday spirit is all about. This one is a Christmas Crossword, you can download it for free and print it out for extra vocabulary practice. You can find in this handout a list of the most popular Christmas words that any student should know. Hopefully, you like it. Enjoy! If you like the post so far register in my email list and you will always have access to all of my new posts. It's free and I promise to send you only things you will love! I hope this festive blog post has helped you and hopefully you and your children keep practicing your English for the holidays. Practice is always meant to be fun and joyful. Don't forget to register if you haven't so you never miss a new post from me. I wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Until the next one... Toodaloo! If you liked this post maybe you will love this one as well: Did you know I have published my own children's books? For this holiday get your own copies in incredible prices. Here are two Christmas bundles that I'm sure you are going to love. Don't forget to register to my email list so you never miss a post from me:

Christmas is coming and that means the kids are about to stay home for the next three weeks. Are you ready to entertain, educate and keep your sanity all while getting ready for Christmas? Don't worry I have some ideas that are both entertaining and educational for your little munchkins*. Keep reading to find ways to keep them busy while they are practicing their English skills at the same time! *(informal slung for children) Number 1 : Christmas hunt Make a list of things you have in the house and give it to the children. Ask them to haunt down each and every object until they find all of them. At the end you can go over the words one by one as a revision and give them a tiny reward such as candy or a christmas ornament for their room. If you like posts like this one please consider registering with your email in my email list so you never miss a new post from me and amazing free handouts. Here is a photo from our last Christmas party. There was a Christmas scavenger going on and the winner got to choose which ornament they wanted to decorate first. I can't tell you how fun this hunt was. There was a lot of laughing so be prepared! You can click below to access my free Christmas Scavenger Hunt if you have no time to make your own. Number 2: Christmas Decoration You are about to decorate the house, why not let the children help? Probably it won't go as you had planned or it might not be as pretty as when you do it on your own. However, if you give this idea a chance it can become a great bonding chance for you and your little munchkins. You can talk about the traditions of your family when you were young or maybe explain how certain ornaments ended up being a stable on your Christmas Tree (for us its a Mickey Mouse on a sleigh from Disneyland Paris that my brother gifted to me when I was only 10 years old). Don't forget to google different Christmas words in English and try to find the matching ornament to that. For example look for a reindeer, a Santa, a sleigh or a Christmas bell. Here is an inside look to our Christmas traditions! We all decorated grandma Lou's Christmas tree together. We had a blast and at the end she treated us with some warm hot chocolate with whipped cream. I can't even describe to you how delicious that is. You should give it a go. If you need the recipe just leave a comment below and I can send it to you. Go ahead and give this idea a chance. It can become a great bonding chance for you and your little munchkins! Number 3: Hello Winter! What about writing down some things your children experience in winter? I have for you a free handout that I usually use with my students in class. It's really easy to complete and pretty to look at! They can write on it things they feel, taste or see during winter. Here is an example: In winter I taste hot chocolate, warm coffee and sweet cookies. I feel chilly, cold, energised and strong. If you would like to print your own copy of my handout click the button below. Enjoy! Number 4: Write a letter to Santa What's better than writing a letter to Santa while practicing your English? Give your child this letter I have prepared for my own students and let them write whatever they want for Christmas. It's super easy to complete and understand. If you liked the post so far, register with your email right here and you will never miss a new post from me. Don't worry! Your email is safe with me and I will only send you things you will love. What's better than writing a letter to Santa while practicing your English? My own version is easy to understand and simple to complete. Enjoy! I hope these Chirstmas ideas are a hit with your family, and remember it's all about connection and having fun. Learning English or pretty much anything should come through fun and entertaintment. Don't forget to like and comment if you liked this post and share it with your own friends! Register if you haven't already so you never miss a new post from me. I hope you have a Merry lovely Christmas and I will see you in the next one. Toodalloo! Did you know I published my own children's books? For this holiday get your own copies in incredible prices. Here is a Christmas bundle that I'm sure you are going to love. Are you looking for more Christmas ideas and activities? Check out my other posts. I promise you will find something you will love in all of them. Enjoy! Don't forget to register to my email list so you never miss a post from me:

School year is about to begin! Are you ready? As an English Language Teacher, I'm thrilled about the new school year starting soon! It's always exciting to meet new students and help them develop their language skills. But did you know that preparing just a bit during the summer before it begins can make the new school year even easier? Let me guide you through some important things to have ready before the school year begins. And before we start don't forget to write your email in my list so you are the first to get notified every time I post new resources and handouts. Let's begin. First off, it's important to have a plan. Take some time to think about your goals for the upcoming school year. What areas do you want to focus on? What teaching strategies have worked well in the past? Having a clear plan in mind will help you hit the ground running when school starts. Essential Materials Another important thing to have ready is materials. Make sure you have all the textbooks, workbooks, and supplementary materials you'll need for the first few weeks of school. You don't want to be scrambling to find resources at the last minute! Free back to school handouts And speaking of resources, I have something that will make your preparation for the new school year even easier. Introducing my "Back to school" practice handouts - an essential tool for any English language learner. These handouts are designed for children who are learning English and provide fun and engaging practice for the end of the summer. The handouts include writing prompts and vocabulary practice, all presented in a colorful and visually appealing format. The amazing pictures and design make them especially fun to work with, and the children will love using them to brush up on their language skills before school starts. So, what are you waiting for? Download my practice handouts today and give your students a head start on the new school year. And of course, I wish everyone a great school year filled with learning, growth, and success. If you don't want to miss another amazing post from me register in my email list :) It's free and easy. Stay tuned for more posts from me soon! Toodaloo! Are you looking for more free resources for the summer? Check out these two old posts in my blog with amazing free handouts. Did you know that I have created my own Activity Books for children? It's the best workbook for practicing writing and getting ready for the new school year. Check them out here in my shop. Don't forget to register in my email list so you can get a notification every time I post a new post and free resources.

Summer is here and it's time to enjoy the warm weather! But at the same time we need to stay in touch with English so our learning gets better and better. As an English Language Teacher, I am always excited to help my students and their parents stay connected with the language during their summer break. That's why I have created a set of fun and engaging summer activities that are available for free download. These activities are designed to help learners of all levels practice their English skills while having fun in the sun. 1. Summer bucket This fun bright summer bucket worksheet works for all levels and especially with little kids. It's a fantastic way to write down all ideas and wishes for this summer and tick them as they come true. It's also a great way to get away from screens. :) Download it for free and check out my example to get some ideas before you and your child come up with yours. 2. Summer picture prompt writing In this fun little worksheet book students can practice their writing. It's suitable for students in Junior A and B, which means beginners. There are five pictures of children doing a summer activity. There is a big space for children to write what they see. It's short, easy and good for their writing practice. Enjoy! 3. Summer gratitude This amazing gratitude worksheet can make your heart melt. I always get emotional when my students mention how thankful they are for their parents, grandparents, siblings and even sometimes for their teacher as well. It's a good writing practice but also good for the soul. It's suitable for primary and preliminary students, which means A1-A2, not beginners but not advanced either. If you like this handout or all of them register in my email list and don't miss any other free resources I create for my students. 4. Summer writing activity Here is another fun handout for writing practice perfect for elementary level and up, that means B1-B2, early advanced students who would like to challenge themselves. This handout I created for my student has a beautiful blue summer layout where students can even put their photos on as well. It's short and simple. It requires both listing things but also paragraph writing about their favourite summer day. Enjoy! 5. Opinion writing In this simple handout asks for students opinion about the best season of the year. It asks for a short paragraphs with three opinion elements and critical thinking. It's suitable for advanced students, that means C1-C2. This handout is easily done by advanced students that just need guidance to write an essay. Enjoy! And here you have it! Five free handouts curated for all English levels. Not only are these activities a great way to keep practicing, but they also provide an opportunity to improve and build upon existing skills. With the freedom of summer, learners can set their own pace and focus on areas they want to improve. Other ways to practice But let's not forget about the fun! Summer is all about enjoying life and trying new things. Learning English can be a fun and exciting adventure, and there are so many ways to incorporate it into your summer plans. Try watching English-language movies or TV shows, listening to English music, or reading English books. You could also take advantage of the many free online resources available to English learners, such as podcasts, blogs, and language learning apps. And don't forget to practice speaking with native English speakers or language exchange partners. If you liked this post don't forget to register in my email list so you never miss another new post or free resources from me. So, whether you're at the beach, on a road trip, or simply enjoying some downtime at home, make sure to keep practicing and improving your English skills this summer. And don't forget to have fun! Until the next time. Have a great summer! Toodaloo! Are you looking for more free resources for the summer? Check out these two old posts in my blog with amazing free handouts. Did you know that I have created my own Activity Books for children? It's the best summer book for practicing writing and getting ready for the new school year. Check them out here in my shop. Don't forget to register in my email list so you can get a notification every time I post a new post and free resources.

Soft & Chewy Chocolate Cookie Cake with vocabulary and grammar practice in English In our English Language class, we recently took a break from our usual lessons to focus on something a bit sweeter: baking a chocolate cookie cake! We devoted a whole lesson to measuring ingredients, mixing the batter, and waiting (im)patiently for the cake to bake. As my student said: Best lesson ever! Can we always do something like that? It was that time of the year when we came across food vocabulary and grammatical structures such as countable and uncountable nouns that usually are about food. I used to just teach the lesson and move on but the last few years I began a new tradition with my students. We bake a cake! Why not right? Not only was it a fun break from our usual routine, but it was also a great way to learn new vocabulary through real practice. From whisking to sifting to folding, we were able to use new words in context and solidify our understanding of them. Overall, it was a great reminder that learning doesn't always have to be serious and that integrating fun activities can be just as effective. Plus, we got to enjoy a delicious treat at the end of it all! Baking a Chocolate Chip Cookie in Class Section 1: Ingredients In case you are baking at home or in class these tips will be super helpful for you to make the whole process easier. You will need: half a cup butter (leave it outside the fridge so it's soft and can easily be whisked) half a cup white sugar (let them measure it on their own) 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 eggs (keep a bowl for trash close by) 1 cup all purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 8 tablespoons chocolate chips (you might need more ;) kids are very generous when sprinkling chocolate chips) a pinch of salt (demonstrate what a pinch is) a small pan (you handle the pan and oven just to be safe and that way nothing goes wrong) Section 2: Directions This is what we did in class: First we took the time to practice food and baking vocabulary. We talked about measurements and the language around a recipe. Then I asked my student to read the ingredients and recognize which ingredients were needed from the table and which were not. (TIP: put random ingredients such as vinegar, oil or pepper just to throw them of :p) 3. After that we read the instructions together and explained any unknown words. We even mimed movements such as folding, whisking, pinching before we actually begun baking. 4. It was time to start the process! My student broke the eggs and whisked them together in a bowl. 5. We mixed all dry ingredients in a different bowl and then brought everything together. 6. Mixing all the chocolate chips in was the best part. 7. Putting the pan in the oven was exclusively my job. We discussed this before the process began and agreed on it. At 180 C for 35 minutes. 8. As the cake was baking we practiced countable and uncountable nouns once again. And that was our baking adventure! It was so much fun to put our vocabulary about baking and cooking into practice. We learned how to recognize countable and uncountable nouns as we measured ingredients like sugar and flour. It was amazing to see how everything came together to create a delicious cake. The best part was definitely when we got to eat the cake! It was delicious and made us realize how helpful it can be to have real experience and interaction with the things we learn from the pages of our books. Not only does it make the learning experience more enjoyable, but it also helps us to retain the information better. It was great to see my student engaged and eager to learn more about the process of learning English and baking a cake! For anyone who wants to give it a try, I'll provide the recipe we used here. It's a delicious chocolate chip cake recipe that's easy to follow and yields delicious results. Baking is a wonderful way to learn new things and bond with others, so why not give it a try? Who knows, you might discover a new hobby or talent! And that's all from me... I hope you find these tips useful and interesting. If you liked this post don't forget to register in my email list so you never miss another post again and of course like and comment on this post what your favourite tip is. If I have missed anything feel free to let me know. Have a fantastic week. I will see you at the next one. Toodaloo! If you liked this post you might also like: Did you know that I have created my own Reading and Activity book? It helps children practice grammar structures such as can and have got, as well as Body Vocabulary. It also has a great low price! Check it out in my shop:

Ο απόλυτος οδηγός στην αναζήτηση του καταλληλότερου δάσκαλου Αγγλικών για το παιδί σας: Όλα όσα πρέπει να ξέρετε. Όταν πρόκειται για την εκπαίδευση του παιδιού μας σε θέματα γλωσσών, είναι σημαντικό να βρούμε τον κατάλληλο δάσκαλο. Οι δάσκαλοι γλωσσών μπορούν να διαφέρουν σημαντικά στον τρόπο που διδάσκουν και στην προσέγγισή τους προς την εκμάθηση γλωσσών. Εδώ σας εχω πέντε σημαντικά ερωτηματα που μπορούν να σας βοηθήσουν να βρείτε τον κατάλληλο δάσκαλο γλωσσών για το παιδί σας: #1. Ειναι η μάθηση διασκεδαστική; Ένα από τα πιο σημαντικά πράγματα που πρέπει να εξετάσετε είναι αν ο δάσκαλος κάνει τη μάθηση διασκεδαστική. Τα παιδιά είναι πιο πιθανό να κρατήσουν πληροφορίες και να απολαμβάνουν τη μαθησιακή διαδικασία εάν ασχολούνται και διασκεδάζουν. Για παράδειγμα, χρησιμοποιεί ο δάσκαλος παιχνίδια, τραγούδια ή άλλες διαδραστικές δραστηριότητες για να κρατήσει το ενδιαφέρον των μαθητών; Επιστρέφει το παιδί σας στο σπίτι ενθουσιασμένο με όσα έμαθε στην τάξη; Υπάρχει κάποιο διασκεδαστικό στοιχειό στις εργασίες για το σπίτι; Αυτά είναι κάποια από τα πράγματα που μπορείτε να παρατηρήσετε την επομένη χρονιά. Το παιδί σας θα πρέπει να είναι ενθουσιασμένο πριν και μετά από ένα μάθημα Αγγλικών. Στόχος του δασκάλου είναι να γίνεται η μάθηση με διασκεδαστικό τρόπο. #2. Υπάρχει επικοινωνία μεταξύ του παιδιού και του δασκάλου; Η επικοινωνία μεταξύ του παιδιού και του δασκάλου είναι σημαντική για την εκπαίδευση του. Επιλέξτε έναν δάσκαλο που μπορεί να επικοινωνήσει αποτελεσματικά με το παιδί σας και να του δημιουργήσει ένα θετικό κλίμα μάθησης. Είναι ο δάσκαλος υπομονετικός και με διάθεση να διδάξει; Κάποιες φορές μπορείτε να μάθετε πολλά για το μάθημα μεσα απο την συμπεριφορά του παιδιού σας στο σπίτι. Παραδείγματος χάρη εάν το παιδί σας γυρνά σπίτι γεμάτο απορίες και χωρίς καμιά ιδέα πως να λυσει τις ασκησεις για κάτι που ήδη έπρεπε να γνωρίζει... ή εάν το παιδί σας συστηματικά αρνείται να μιλήσει στην τάξη για τις απορίες του... Τοτε (σε κάποιες περιπτώσεις) δεν είναι θέμα του ίδιου του παιδιού αλλά απλούστατα η προσέγγιση του δάσκαλου στο μάθημα. #3. Ποιά είναι προσέγγιση του δασκάλου προς τη διδασκαλία; Οι δάσκαλοι γλωσσών έχουν διαφορετικές προσεγγίσεις στη διδασκαλία μιας γλώσσας. Μερικοί δάσκαλοι επικεντρώνονται στη γραμματική και την προφορά, ενώ άλλοι επικεντρώνονται στην επικοινωνία και την κατανόηση. Επιλέξτε ένα δάσκαλο που έχει μια προσέγγιση που ταιριάζει με τον τρόπο μάθησης του παιδιού σας. Για παράδειγμα, αν το παιδί σας είναι πιο οπτικό, μπορεί να χρειάζεται έναν δάσκαλο που χρησιμοποιεί περισσότερα οπτικά βοηθήματα και δραστηριότητες. Πολλοί μαθητές αντιμετωπίζουν μαθησιακές δυσκολίες, δυσλεξία ή και κάτι άλλο. Καλό θα ήταν ο δάσκαλος που επιλέγεται να έχει εμπειρία με τέτοιου είδους καταστάσεις. Πολλοί μαθητές αντιμετωπίζουν μαθησιακές δυσκολίες ή δυσλεξία. Καλό θα ήταν ο δάσκαλος που επιλέγεται να έχει εμπειρία με τέτοιου είδους καταστάσεις. #4. Εκτίμηση των δεξιοτήτων του δασκάλου Ένας καλός δάσκαλος γλωσσών πρέπει να είναι εξειδικευμένος στη γλώσσα που διδάσκει και να διαθέτει εμπειρία στη διδασκαλία αυτής της γλώσσας. Μπορείτε να ρωτήσετε το δάσκαλο για τις δεξιότητές του και για την εμπειρία του στη διδασκαλία Αγγλικών. Μέσα από μια αρχική συζήτηση μπορείτε να καταλάβετε εάν ο δάσκαλος είναι παθιασμένος για αυτό που κάνει ή απλά το κάνει τυπικά. Μπορείτε να ρωτήσετε συγκεκριμένα να δείτε παλιές εργασίες μαθητών ή ακόμα και αποτελέσματα εξετάσεων. Κάποιες φορές δεν είναι θέμα του ίδιου του παιδιού εαν δεν καταλαβαίνει στην ταξη, αλλά απλούστατα η προσέγγιση του δάσκαλου στο μάθημα... #5. Βλέπετε αποτελεσμάτα απο την διδασκαλία; Τέλος, το πιο σημαντικο ειναι να αξιολογήστε τα αποτελέσματα της διδασκαλίας. Εχει το παιδί σας ξεκινήσει να κάνει χρήση της γλώσσας στην καθημερινότητα του; Του είναι πιο εύκολο να καταλάβει την γλώσσα; Έχει γίνει καλύτερη η ορθογραφία ή και η γραφή του; Όλα αυτά είναι κάποια από τα σημεία απο που μπορείτε να καταλάβετε εάν τα αποτελέσματα είναι θετικά. Εάν το παιδί σας βελτιώνεται στην εκμάθηση της γλώσσας και απολαμβάνει τη διδασκαλία, τότε ο δάσκαλος είναι πιθανόν ο κατάλληλος για το παιδί σας. Συνοψίζοντας, η εύρεση του κατάλληλου δασκάλου γλωσσών για το παιδί σας απαιτεί αξιολόγηση των δεξιοτήτων αλλά και των αποτελεσμάτων του δασκάλου που έχετε επιλέξει. Το πιο σημαντικό είναι το παιδί σας να πέρνα ωραία, να αντιμετωπίζεται ανθρώπινα και με συμπόνια. Καλο θα ηταν να ανυπομονει να πηγαίνει στα μαθήματα του κάθε φορά. Αυτό το επιτυγχάνει ένας καλός δάσκαλος που έχει βρει τον τρόπο διδασκαλίας που ταιριάζει στο παιδί σας. Αυτά από εμένα για σημερα... Ελπίζω να βρείτε αυτές τις συμβουλές χρήσιμες και ενδιαφέρουσες. Αν σας άρεσε αυτή η ανάρτηση κανετε εγγραφη στη λίστα μου για να μην χάσετε άλλη ανάρτηση ξανά. Και φυσικά κάντε like και σχόλιο ποια είναι η αγαπημένη σας συμβουλή. Αν έχω ξεχάσει κάτι μη διστάσετε να με ενημερώσετε. Να έχετε μια φανταστική εβδομάδα. Θα τα πουμε συντομα. Toodaloo! Αν σας άρεσε αυτή η ανάρτηση ίσως σας αρέσει επίσης: Γνωρίζατε ότι έχω δημιουργήσει το δικό μου βιβλίο Ανάγνωση και Δραστηριότητα; Βοηθά τα παιδιά να εξασκήσουν γραμματικές δομές όπως το can and have got, καθώς και το Body Vocabulary. Έχει και πολύ χαμηλή τιμή! Δείτε το στο κατάστημά μου: Εγγραφείτε εδώ για νέες ενημερώσεις, δωρεάν φυλλάδια και δραστηριοτητες:

As a parent, you want your child to have the best education possible, and that includes learning a second language. However, not all language teachers are created equal, and finding the right fit for your child can be tricky. Here are five key points to consider when determining if your child's language teacher is the correct fit for them: Your child should be excited before and after an English lesson. The teacher's goal should always be learning in a fun way. 1. Does the teacher make learning fun? One of the most important things to consider is whether the teacher makes learning fun. Children are more likely to retain information and enjoy the learning process if they are engaged and having fun. For example, does the teacher use games, songs, or other interactive activities to keep students interested? Does your child come home excited about what they learned in class? 2. Is the teacher patient and encouraging? Learning a new language can be challenging, especially for young children. A good language teacher should be patient and encouraging, helping students feel comfortable making mistakes and asking questions. For example, does the teacher take the time to help struggling students, or do they get frustrated and give up quickly? Does your child feel comfortable asking the teacher for help? 3. Does the teacher have experience with children? Teaching children requires a different approach than teaching adults. Children need to be engaged and motivated in different ways, and a good language teacher should have experience working with children. For example, does the teacher use age-appropriate materials and activities? Does the teacher use a variety of teaching methods to accommodate different learning styles? Some children experience learning difficulties such as dyslexia or ADHD, is the teacher experienced with such a thing? Some children experience learning difficulties such as dyslexia or ADHD, is the teacher experienced enough to deal with it? 4.Is the teacher knowledgeable and passionate about the language? A good language teacher should have a strong knowledge of the language they are teaching, as well as a passion for it. This enthusiasm can be contagious and help motivate students to learn more. For example, does the teacher speak the language fluently? Do they have a cultural understanding of the language beyond just grammar and vocabulary? 5. Do you see progress in your child's language skills? Ultimately, the most important indicator of whether a language teacher is the right fit for your child is whether you see progress in your child's language skills. This progress can be measured in different ways, such as improved pronunciation, increased vocabulary, or better comprehension. For example, has your child started using new words or phrases in everyday conversations? Have they shown improvement on language tests or assignments? And that's all from me... I hope you find these tips useful and interesting. If you liked this post don't forget to register in my email list so you never miss another post again and of course like and comment on this post what your favourite tip is. If I have missed anything feel free to let me know. Have a fantastic week. I will see you at the next one. Toodaloo! If you liked this post you might also like: Did you know that I have created my own Reading and Activity book? It helps children practice grammar structures such as can and have got, as well as Body Vocabulary. It also has a great low price! Check it out in my shop: Register here for new post updates and free resources:

Preparing for an English Language exam in Cyprus can be a daunting task, but with the right steps, it can be a breeze. Before taking the exam, it is important to brush up on your grammar, vocabulary, and reading comprehension skills. Practice writing essays and reading articles to improve your language skills. In my website I have compiled a lot of free resources that anyone can use for extra practice. Click here and you will find a list of stories you can read to enhance your vocabulary and reading skills. There are a number of websites that you can use to practice your vocabulary and grammar for the exams. Today in this post I will be sharing some of my favourite ones with you. Websites for learning Check out this website British Council.com where you choose your English level and start practicing with their amazing and FREE exercises (pro tip: if you don't know what your level is take their level exam test and they will let you know - click here for that). Use Agendaweb.org for your Vocabulary practice. Here you will find vocabulary exercises for all levels and topics. You can practice from body parts to law terminology. There are some grammar exercises as well and therefore you can practice a bit of everything. Last but not least, use this website UsingEnglish.com for reading comprehension. You can find different topics of articles and essays that you can read to online and for free. Then you get to answer questions or fill gaps according to the story. This kind of exercise is exactly like the one you will be asked to complete in your examination. The help of an expert All these websites and many more can be your helpful companion for your preparation journey. One thing to keep in mind is that the English Language exam is not much different from other exams you may have taken in the past. The same basic steps apply: study, practice, and prepare. However, the one difference is that you may need the help of an expert to succeed. That's where I come in. As an expert in the English Language, I can provide the guidance and support you need to ace the exam. With my talent and expertise, I can help you achieve your goals and assert your knowledge of the English Language in the Governmental Exams of Cyprus. So don't let the exam intimidate you With the right preparation and my help, you can succeed and show your mastery of the English Language. Let's work together and make it happen! Send me a message down below using my contact form and I will get back to you as soon as possible. And that's all from me... I hope you find these resources useful and worth of your time. If you liked this post don't forget to register in my email list so you never miss another post again and of course like and comment on this post what your favourite resources are. I will see you at the next one. Toodaloo! If you liked this post you might also like: Did you know that I have created my own Handwriting book? It helps children practice writing and having fun by colouring pictures, as well as learning Body Vocabulary. It also has a great low price! Check it out in my shop: Register here for new post updates and free resources:

Easter is a time for celebration and renewal, and it's also a wonderful opportunity to use the break from lessons to practice and improve your English skills! As a teacher, I'm excited to share some fun and creative ways to practice your English during this special time of year. I am a firm believer of practicing a bit everyday and that is why I encourage my students to engage with English in every from a bit every day. I have for you some ideas for doing just that. From Easter-inspired vocabulary games to egg-themed writing activities, there are plenty of ways to keep your English skills sharp and have fun at the same time. So grab your Easter basket and let's get started! 1. Reading Easter is a time for celebration, and there are many ways to incorporate learning into the festivities for children who are learning English. Reading is one of the best ways to improve language skills and comprehension. Providing children with access to online stories that have an Easter theme can be an engaging and entertaining way to have them practice their language skills while learning more about the holiday. I have here a list of beautifully illustrated stories that your child can read or listen to! Yes! You read that well. These stories are also audiobooks. You can choose to read it and then listen to it. That will be double the practice and so much better for your children's English skills. And the best part? They are all FREE! simply click on the title and enjoy! Baby Bunny and the Easter Picnic Mama Chick’s New Easter Hat Egg The Bunny-Rabs (poem) I have created my own Easter activities for the holidays and my own Easter poster. And you can download all of them for FREE. Consider it as an Easter gift from me to you. 2. Read Aloud Stories What if you really want your children to read stories but you have no free time? I got you! We all 've been there. There are a million things to do during the day and maybe having an alternative to reading with your child every single day might be the best thing for you. What about Read-Aloud stories from YouTube? There are some amazing stories read aloud by native speakers of English. These stories are captivating, because they are actually in a video form, and they also help your child's pronunciation and listening skills. Here are some of my favourite Easter themed stories read aloud: Ollie's Easter Eggs Pete the Cat - Big Easter Adventure The Best Easter Egg Hunt Ever The Story of the Easter Bunny 3. Easter Crafts Easter crafts can be fun and engaging. Use this opportunity to name all the supplies and materials you need in English and explain the process to the child in English. Use simple language that they can follow and be patient. Pro Tip: show them how to complete a step on your own craft as you talk them through the process in English. Here are some amazing crafts I have found on Pinterest and they are all FREE and fun! 4. Easter Activities We can't forget writing! It's the fourth and final skill we need to practice during our holidays and the only thing missing from our collection of wonderful online resources. For that reason, I have created my own Easter activities and Easter poster for my students and you! I usually print them out and give them to my students during our Easter party as extra practice in class or as homework. They are fun and engaging. There is a Vocabulary list with Easter themed vocabulary, a word scramble and a word search all inspired by this holiday. There is even a coloring page that the children can get creative with. Enjoy! And that's all from me... I hope you find these resources as fun as my students do. If you liked this post don't forget to register in my email list so you never miss another post again and of course like and comment at this post what your favourite resources are. If I have missed anything feel free to let me know. Have a fantastic Easter holiday and Easter day. I will see you at the next one. Toodaloo! If you liked this post you might also like: Did you know that I have created my own Reading and Activity book? It helps children practice grammar structures such as can and have got, as well as Body Vocabulary. It also has a great low price! Check it out in my shop: Register here for new post updates and free resources:

Part of the 'Learning Easier' series Are you looking for the best shows to help your young children learn English as a second language? Look no further! There are many great options available online to make learning English fun and engaging. Here are five of the best educational shows that your children will benefit just from watching. If you like posts like this I have a bunch of them! And I also post new ideas and tips twice a month. Enter your email in my email list so you never miss any post coming from me. 1. Miss Rachel Does your child find it difficult to speak? I have the best solution for you. Miss Rachel is by far the best English teacher that YouTube has to offer. She is best for young learners who want to learn the correct pronunciation of English words but her videos can also work for older children 5-7 that are starting to learn English. She is also the best teacher to overcome delayed speech development. Miss Rachel is a must in my house. My 1 year old loves her videos and she has even started picking up words and phrases in English. She has shows full of songs and beautiful pictures, and they are all available for free on YouTube. 2. Alpha Blocks Alpha Blocks (on BBC and YouTube) is a fun and educational way to learn letters and words in English. Children can follow along as they learn how to write, spell, and pronounce English words. Perfect for parents who want to double down on their children's reading and writing skills. Watch it right after your English lessons and see your child get better each week. 3. Number Blocks Number Blocks (on YouTube) is a great way for children to learn about math, including addition, subtraction, and more, all while learning English in the process. If your child is struggling with Math at school why not combine English with Math in this fun educational show where reading and counting goes together. Perfect for those who want to combine two lessons in one. 4. StoryBots StoryBots (on Netflix) is a show where children can learn a variety of topics, from history to relationships to emotions to science experiments. It is designed to be easy for young children to understand, while also helping them practice their English skills. It is truly one of my favourite educational shows and I constantly use their songs on YouTube in my class. It is easy to follow for those who are just learning English and fun to watch for those who already know English. I really love the children's question that get answered by the bots on each episode in the 'Answer Time' section. It's a lovely way to practice English while learning about the world. 5. It's Circle Time It's Circle Time (on YouTube) is a great show for children to learn about shapes, animals, and more. It is perfect for lazy afternoons spent at home. Sarah and her crew spent hours teaching children everything about English in a fun and engaging way. This show is appropriate for young students from 4 to 7. And here you have it... The five best educational shows the Net has to offer and your children will be better off watching: Alpha blocks Number blocks StoryBots Miss Rachel It's Circle Time Is you child watching any of these shows or any other shows? Let me know in the comments! I hope you liked the new post and you found tips and ideas for your English learning journey. If you like this post you might also like this one full of games you can play in the car with your children or your partner to practice English. That is all from me now. Don't forget to enter your email in my email list so you never miss another post coming from me. I will talk to you on the next one. Toodalloo! If you liked this post you might also like this one: Did you know that I have created my own Activity Books for children? Check them out here on my shop and feel free to ask me anything If you liked this post and you don't want to miss another post coming from me simply enter your email in my email list and you will always be the first to receive a new post full of ideas and tips for learning English with fun.

Reading books has shown to have many benefits. It teaches you empathy and helps reduce your stress. As a parent it sets you as a positive example to your children and becomes your private motivator for bigger more difficult thing. Reading is amazing and helps you in every and many ways. But let's face it no one can buy unlimited numbers of books, households can have some books but not all. Here is a list of online free books that you might find interesting to add to your reading list without having to buy them. But before we start write your email in my email list if you haven't already so you never miss another post like this. I promise you to be the first to know about free activities and resources for your children's learning. And here we go: 1. Reading stories on your tablet or mobile phone Reading books is fun but you don't have to have a physical copy to start reading. You and your child can download or open a book online and start creating memories together. It's fun and easy and takes zero space in your house. And as always it's FREE. Idries Shah Library Stories by Idries Shah are available for reading and they are free. They are also very educational and deliver amazing messages. Here are some of my favourite ones: 1. The Ants and the Pen 2. After a Swim 3. Speak first and Lose 4. The Onion If you would like to explore more of these books visit Idries Shah site here. Monkey Pen Monkey Pen is another great source of free online books that your child can read on their phone or tablet. Here are some suggestions from their website: 1. Ginger the Giraffe 2. Hide and Seek 3. Abe the Service Dog If you would like to explore more of these books visit Monkey Pen site here. Children love story telling as it is more interactive and gives them a sense of community. 2. Watching stories on your tablet or mobile phone No extra free time to read to your child every single day? No problem! I've got you! You can also watch and listen to people read stories to you online rather than read them on your own. Children usually love listening to story telling as it is more interactive and gives them a sense of community. The best site for watching stories is the following and some of my favourite books from there: Storyline Online 1. Memoirs of an Elf (Christmas story) 2. I'm not scared you are scared Don't be afraid to explore on your own and find the best stories just for you and your kid. 3. I have prepared my own list of stories for my classes and I will add it here for FREE just for you. Simply download the pdf. Open the it and click on the title you liked the most. This will direct you to YouTube where the story will be Read out Aloud by native speakers following the book. It can be a great practice both for listening but also pronunciation and vocabulary. Miss Marilena's private collection of stories online for free: I hope this festive blog post has helped you and hopefully you and your children keep practicing your English for the holidays. Practice is always meant to be fun and joyful. If you liked this post don't forget to write your email in my email list so you never miss another new post like this from me. I wish you Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Until the next one, toodaloo! If you liked this post maybe you will love this one as well: Did you know I have published my own children's books? For this holiday get your own copies in incredible prices. Here are two Christmas bundles that I'm sure you are going to love. Don't forget to register to my email list so you never miss a post from me:

part of the 'Learning Easier' series. Are you looking for ways to practice your English in the car with your kids or partner? Well, you’ve come to the right place! Here are five fun activities to help you and your family learn English while having fun and making the most of your car time. Before we start with our fabulous list don't forget to register in my email list so you never miss any new posts coming from me. 1. 'I spy with my little eye' game 'I Spy with My Little Eye' is a classic car game that can help you and your children strengthen your English vocabulary. You can also pass the time on a long drive. To play, one person should be the 'spy', and the other players should guess what the spy is looking for. The spy can look out the window and pick an object that they see, then give a clue about the object, such as its color, shape, size, or location. The other players then guess what the object is. If a player guesses correctly, they become the new spy and choose the next object. This game can be a fun and creative way to pass the time and practice all the words that you have learned in English. You even might learn some new ones. 2. Word Chain Word chain is a fun game that can be played with friends and family of all ages. The objective of the game is to create a chain of related words, in which each word begins with the last letter of the previous word. To play, each person takes a turn saying a word that is related to the previous word. This can be anything from animals to objects to verbs, as long as each word starts with the last letter of the previous. The game continues until there are no more words to be added. To make it more challenging, you can set a time limit for each person to come up with the next word or impose a rule that each word must start with a certain letter. Have fun and enjoy creating an interesting word chain while in the car. Here is an example of a word chain: 'car, rino, octopus, stairs, space, Easter ...' To make it more challenging, you can set a time limit for each person to come up with the next word. 3. Listen to English Radio Listening to English radio is a great way to practice your English. You can find English-language radio stations in most areas, or you can listen to online radio stations. This is a great way to hear new words and practice pronunciation. 4. Tell Stories Storytelling is a great way to practice your English. You can tell stories that are based on your own experiences or you can make up stories together. This is a great way to use your imagination and practice your English at the same time. If your English level is not good you can make up short silly stories with the words you know. Sometimes they won't even make sense but they will be funny. Here is an example of a beginner telling a story: 'There is a dog. The dog is small. It is alone in the house. The weather is stormy. The dog is scared. Boom. Thunder. Oh uh! The dog fainted.' 5. Sing Along Singing along to your favorite songs is a great way to practice your English. It’s also a lot of fun! Pick some songs that you all know and sing along together. This is a great way to practice pronunciation and vocabulary in the car. My personal favourite songs are Disney songs such as 'Frozen' and 'Moana' which children are already familiar with and it so much easier for them to learn since they love them already. You can pick any song you want and trust me, it will make a huge difference to yours and your children's fluency. Trust me, these games and activities will make a huge difference to yours and your children's fluency. And here you have it! Five fun ways to keep practicing and expanding your fluency in English. I hope this post can help you have fun while learning as you always should. Don't forget to register in my email list so you never miss any new posts coming from me. That's all from me this week. Have a lovely long weekend and talk to you soon. Toodalloo! Did you know that I have created my own Handwriting books? Check them here, along with other titles that I have created for my own students. visit my shop for more books: