(635) Endearing words
Figures of Speech with Examples: A figure of speech is a mode of creating a great effect in words. It is stylistic devices that bring clarity in writing, vividness in ideas and beauty in expression.
Atavism: the means by which suddenly any creature -- humans included -- can sprout physical traits that they thought they had abandoned millennia ago.
Objective: Students will be able to create alliterations based on the poem “Bleezer’s Ice Cream” By Jack Prelutsky. Vocabulary: Alliteration Time: Approximately 1 hour and 30 minu…
Take a look at how different languages are connected to one another with this wonderful illustration by Minna Sundberg.
Idioms are great for understanding the culture behind a language while picking up some new words as well. Here are some funny German idioms you should know!
Germans are notorious for their long and unique words. And these this graphic from Mental_floss beautifully explains the 15 Illnesses you can only come down with in German. Too bad my boss still ma…
Are boring words hurting your writing? Some words, when repetitively used, become boring for the reader. Consider using a synonym instead, which might help convey the meaning more vividly and accurately.
This worksheet contains 18 conversation cards, a matching exercise and some quotes. The cards can be cut out if desired and be used as conversation questions. Can be used with both young learners and adults (pre-int to upper-intermediate). Suitable for older teen, university students and adults due to the more serious nature of this topic. - ESL worksheets
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An interactive list of logical fallacies & rhetorical devices with examples. In nine languages. Never be duped again!
Liberty is precious to humans and to horses. Your young student can read about Beauty's longing for liberty in this worksheet for "Black Beauty."
The Yiddish language has given English some particularly piquant terms over the years, and kibitzer (or kibbitzer) is one such term. Kibitzer, from the Yiddish kibitser, came to that language from the
What is the difference between Needs and Wants? Needs are necessities or essentials whereas Wants are desires. Wants change over time whereas needs do not ..
Beautiful and untranslatable Japanese words: Japanese has many words which can't be expressed in English. These words reveal a lot about the Japanese soul.
This article is about 26 beautiful English Words.
Feeling-o-meter: A visual feeling thermometer for children to properly identify and describe their feelings of anger, frustration and disappointment.
Adjudicate, which is usually used to mean 'to make an official decision about who is right in a dispute,' is one of several terms that give testimony to the influence of jus, the Latin word for 'law,'
This month, the Reading Crew is celebrating spring! It's a fun link-up featuring a variety of mentor texts related to spring and a gr...
