DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY

 Digital technology has become an essential factor in the process of language learning. Electronic communication devices, such as computers, laptops, mobile phones, the Internet, and other technologies, namely video and audio conferencing, videotelephony, webcasts and chat rooms, have become an integral part of language instruction and their widespread use in education, and likewise in other public domains, has been steadily increasing. 

TASK 1 - Netiquette

• Watch the video

• Complete the activities

TASK 2 - Being Safe on the Internet

• Watch the video

• Complete the activities

TASK 3 - Online Safety Tips

• Watch the video

• Complete the activities

TASK 4 - Internet Safety for kids BNE

• Read the text

• Listen to the text - click on MP3

• Complete the activities

TASK 5 - Cyberbullying Lesson

• Listen to the conversation

• Complete the multiple choice task

• Check the vocabulary

TASK 6 - Identity Theft

• Listen to the conversation

• Complete the multiple choice task

• Check the vocabulary

TASK 7 - Online Safety Conversations

• Listen to the conversation

• Complete the multiple choice task

• Check the vocabulary

TEXT TYPE - RECOUNT

 RECOUNT WRITING PPP

Watch the PPP

Structure of recounts

Features of recounts

Tips for writing

RECOUNT WRITING

Watch the Video

Structure of Recount

Writing orientation

Series of events

Reorientation

RECOUNTS - Sequence words

Watch the Video

Sequence words

Series of events

Recount - Mysterious Story

Watch the video story

See the difference between two tenses

RECOUNT REVIEW

Watch the video

Answer the questions

Put the missing words

PAST SIMPLE VS PAST CONTINUOUS VIDEO

Watch the video

PAST SIMPLE VS 

PAST CONTINUOUS TASK

Read the sentences 

Choose the correct past tense

INFORMATIONAL TEXTS

 Understanding informational texts

Information texts are factual texts on particular subjects - people, places and things. Its primary purpose is to inform the reader about the natural or social world. They can be found in different text types such as brochures, leaflets, news articles, textbooks, etc. They are usually written in present tense and text is organised in headings and sub-headings.

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Volunteering makes a difference.

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Why volunteer?

With busy lives, it can be hard to find time to volunteer. However, the benefits of volunteering can be enormous. Volunteering offers vital help to people in need, worthwhile causes, and the community, but the benefits can be even greater for you, the volunteer. The right match can help you to find friends, connect with the community, learn new skills, and even advance your career.

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WELCOME TO ESOL 4A CLASS

 Dear students,

Welcome to the class and I hope you will enjoy learning new things and improving your English.   This will be our class blog where your teacher will be providing resources for you so you can practise in your own time beyond the classroom. I hope you will like using the class blog - it is very simple. It is practically our class website.

Happy studying!

TASK 1: Click on Missing a Class

     Listen and complete the activities

TASK 2: Click on and Arriving Late to Class

     Listen and complete the activities