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Subject and Object Pronoun Quick Reference Lists

2011-03-09T11:04:00.000-08:00

Subject pronounsIYouHeSheItWeThey Object pronounsmeyouhimheritus them Possessive adjectivesmyyourhisheritsourtheir You can see examples for each on my article page for Subject, Object, and Posessive Pronouns.

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Family Vocabulary in English and Spanish (vocabulario de la familia ingles y español)

2011-02-13T16:37:00.000-08:00

Here's a quick list of vocabulary for describing family relationships. Since normally the family is taught in Basic 1, It is good to have a reference list for those learning English or Spanish pariente: relative parientes: relatives familia: family padre: father papá: dad madre:...

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Colors Crossword Puzzle - Basic English

2011-02-07T05:44:00.001-08:00

ColorsChristopher Johnson This interactive crossword puzzle requires JavaScript and a reasonably recent web browser, such as Internet Explorer 5.5 or later, Netscape 7, Mozilla, Firefox, or Safari. If you have disabled web page scripting, please re-enable it and refresh the page. If this...

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Moving blog to Google Blogger and Website to Google Sites

2011-02-02T12:21:00.000-08:00

In an effort to save costs and lack of donations, I'm moving the PLS blog to Google Blogger and the PLS website to Google Sites. Although the new site is in development ( yet again!) I am hopeful that this will be the last site move for the next few years since Google doesn't charge until you get...

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ESL Holiday Games: Christmas and Winter. Fun Games for Your Students

2010-03-29T14:07:00.000-07:00

I mentioned this on the main blog page, but I think this should be mentioned here. These printable games are great for English class for teens and adults. They are also fun for an individual who is learning English alone or at home with family or friends. You don't need to be a teacher to get...

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Visible Plant Parts

2010-03-29T13:54:00.000-07:00

Branch - rama Bark - corteza Bulb - bulbo Flower - flor Leaf - hoja Pistil - pistilo Petal - Pétalo Root - raíz Seed - Semilla Stem - tallo Sepal - sépalo Style - estilo stigma - estigma Stamen - estambre Twig - ramita Thorn - espina Trunk - tronco

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Learn and Master Painting Course is Great English Practice

2009-11-26T00:51:00.000-08:00

We are compensated for our reviews Click Here for more information. I recently started using the Learn and Master Painting with Gayle Levée course for learning to paint with oil paint. It is great because she takes you through all the steps for learning to paint from basic supplies, to cleaning...

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Printable Christmas and Winter Holiday Games make great ESL and school activities

2008-12-14T00:35:00.000-08:00

Today, I want to highlight one of the literature merchants that are in the shop. Printable games a-z. They make all kinds of fun games that you can print from your web browser for use in family events. Have you considered using them for ESL and the classroom? I know when I teach my...

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Joke in English - Don’t Forget to Iron!

2008-03-21T11:24:00.000-07:00

Two old gentlemen were sitting on a bench outside the rest home where they lived.Another resident (an older lady) went streaking by, wearing only a pair of tennis shoes. One guy looks at the other, and says "Did you see that?" "Yes. What was she wearing?" was the reply. "I don't know. But,...

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Joke in English - A Trip to … or A Wrong E-mail Address

2008-03-16T05:59:00.000-07:00

Wrong E-mail Address A Minneapolis couple decided to go to Florida to thaw out during a particularly icy winter. They planned to stay at the same hotel where they spent their honeymoon 20 years earlier. Because of hectic schedules, it was difficult to coordinate their travel plans. So, the husband...

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Vehículos en español (Vehicles in Spanish)

2008-01-09T18:18:00.000-08:00

Avión - Airplane Automóvil -Automobile Autobus - Bus Barco - Boat Bicicleta -Bicycle Coche - Car Camioneta - Pickup Truck or SUV Helicóptero - Helicopter Lancha de motor - Motorboat Motocicleta - Motorcycle Patines - Roller Skates or Ice Skates Patineta - Skateboard Submarino -...

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Partes del cuerpo humano en Español ( Parts of human body in Spanish)

2008-01-01T16:00:00.000-08:00

Boca- Mouth Brazo - Arm Vello - Body hair Cabeza - Head Cadera - Hip Codo - Elbow Cuello - Neck Ceja - Eyebrow Cabello - Hair Dedo - Finger Dedo del pie - Toe Hombro - Shoulder Labio - Lip Mano - Hand Pecho - Chest Pestaña - Eyelash Pierna - Leg Rodilla - Knee Uña -...

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Colores en Español ( Colors in Spanish )

2007-12-27T17:11:00.000-08:00

Anaranjado - Orange Amarillo - Yellow Azul - Blue Blanco - White Beige - Beige Caqui - Khaki Marron, Cafe (México) - Brown Dorado - Golden Morado - Purple Gris - Gray Negro - Black Plata - Silver Rojo - Red Rosa - Pink Verde - Green Violeta - Violet Vino - Maroon

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Nombre de frutas en Español (Fruit in Spanish)

2007-12-25T09:13:00.000-08:00

Arándaro - Cranberry Ciruela - Plum Cereza - cherry Caña - Sugar cane Coco - Coconut Durazno - Peach Fresa - Strawberry Frambuesa - Raspberry Guayaba - Guava Guanabana - Soursop Kiwi - Kiwi Lima - lime Mamey - Mamey Sapote Mandarina - Mandarine orange Manzana - apple Melón - Cantaloupe Melón chino...

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Articulos de oficina en Español (Things at the office in Spanish)

2007-12-25T08:38:00.000-08:00

Archivero-File cabinet Cesto de basura - Wastebasket Computadora - Computer Calculadora - Calculator Copiadora - Photocopier Cinta adhesiva - ...

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Electrodomésticos en Español (Large and small appliances in Spanish)

2007-12-15T17:35:00.000-08:00

Aire acondicionado - Air conditioner Aspiradora - Vacuum cleaner Batidora - Electric mixer Extractor de jugos - Juice extractor Horno tostador - Toaster oven Horno de microondas - Microwave oven Licuadora - Blender Lava platos -Dishwasher Lampara - Lamp Lavadora - Washing...

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Articulos de Higiene Personal en Español (Personal Care Products in Spanish)

2007-12-15T16:20:00.000-08:00

Acondicionador - Conditioner Cepillo dental - Tooth brush Cepillo para cabello - Hair brush Corta uñas - Fingernail clipper Crema de afeitar - shaving cream Desodorante - Deodorant Gel para cabello - Hair...

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Articulos de Limpieza en Español (Cleaning Supplies in Spanish)

2007-12-13T17:25:00.000-08:00

Aspiradora - vacuum cleaner Blanqueador - whitener Cubeta - bucket Cloro - bleach Cepillo - brush Cera para pisos - floor wax , floor polish Detergente - detergent Desengrasante - degreaser Escoba - broom Estropajo - scouring pad Jabon - soap Jalador Limpiador multiuso - multipurpose...

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Las Verduras en Español (Vegetables in Spanish)

2007-12-12T17:28:00.000-08:00

Aguacate Avacado Alcachofas Berenjena Coliflor Cauliflower Cebolla (blanca) White onions Cilantro Cilantro Chicharo Col Cabbage Calabaza Zucchini squash Chayote Epazote Elote Ejote Green beans Esparragos Hongos Jitomate Red tomato Lechuga Head lettuce Pepino Cucumber Perejil Papa ...

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Word Definition Puns

2007-12-08T17:01:00.000-08:00

These words and/or their definitions are made up and humorous. Chessnut - one who is crazy about playing chess Carpet - A pet you keep in your car Infantry - A baby tree (Add a letter) Diepole - a pole you tie the prisoner to when he is shot. Safety - Tea that's OK to drink Kilowatt - To...

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Changing foreign policy (Leader-Telegram)

2007-09-05T10:11:00.000-07:00

Changing foreign policy Spanish language program beginning in kindergarten By Keighla Schmidt with comments by PLS Leader-Telegram staff "Bienvenidos a la escuela!" In English: "Welcome to school!" When I was growing up (I'm now 31), foreign language (Spanish, German, and French)...

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Invented languages take on a life of their own / Once the province of a few, new tongues flourish through Net (San Francisco Chronicle)

2007-09-04T17:34:00.001-07:00

In any language, Sonja Elen Kisa was depressed. The world was overwhelming, and the thoughts that swirled through her mind in French, English, German or Esperanto echoed that. So Kisa, 28, a student and translator in Toronto, decided to create her own... In any language, Sonja Elen Kisa was...

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Young Expressions: Language learning (Radio Singapore International)

2007-09-04T17:34:00.000-07:00

Find out how someone has learned to speak several languages fluently. When we have the need and the desire we discover that we can learn another language quickly. Typically we don't learn because we don't practice enough. If you are wondering if those words were spoken by four different people....

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Getting the Instruction Right at Khalil Gibran (The New York Sun)

2007-09-04T10:38:00.000-07:00

The following article is about the conflicts that exist in the United States regarding the use of religion in public schools and their funding. In the United States most people believe that religion and Education should be separate. This is not the case in many countries. In fact, in most arab...

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An Indian Nation Preserves Its Heritage With a Magic Joystick (The New York Sun)

2007-09-03T14:17:00.000-07:00

Video games can become a way to learn languages and culture An Indian Nation Preserves Its Heritage With a Magic Joystick Like many 8-year-old boys, Eli Langley loves video games. The ins and outs of Nintendo and PlayStation characters, puzzles, and role-playing adventures are much more accessible...

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