Wednesday, October 19, 2011

The information is not just in the books.

Today we took a look at the resources we can use for our pronunciation.  Most of them were links from the last two blog entries.

Additionally we looked at how to differentiate between words like light and lied, neat and need, cap and cab.

We also looked at the phrase needn't have.

I gave a bit of homework from the Oxford Practice Grammar.  It regards that grammar point.  I also more importantly gave you a little writing work: a reflection on our day.

In two paragraphs please reflect on how resources have changed for learners of foreign languages over the last 15 years.
Use the following phrases:

  • We needed to...
  • We didn't need to...
  • We need to...
  • We don't need to... 


Extra points if you use "We needn't have..."

Here's a good video for all you teachers and learners to help you think about what's happening.

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