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	<title>Learning Vocabulary Can Be Fun!</title>
	
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	<description>Learning Fun, Building Vocabulary, ESL</description>
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		<title>What’s An Idiom?</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 20 May 2013 08:01:50 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[English language]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[vocabulary games]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Do you know what an idiom is? Well if you’ve ever heard someone say, “I’m sick as a dog” then you’ve heard an idiom. Idioms are creative ways of saying everyday things. We can’t interpret idioms literally. We have to memorize the meanings of idioms in order to understand them. Since there are several common [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Do you know what an idiom is?  Well if you’ve ever heard someone say, “I’m sick as a dog” then you’ve heard an idiom.  Idioms are creative ways of saying everyday things.  We can’t interpret idioms literally.  We have to memorize the meanings of idioms in order to understand them.</p>
<p>Since there are several <a href="http://www.spellingcity.com/figurative-language.html" target="_blank" title="idiom practice">common idioms</a> used, it can be helpful to play games associated with learning idioms.  This can boost our memorization of them.  Vocabulary.co.il has many idiom games to help with memorizing idioms.</p>
<p><img style="margin:0 165px;" src="http://www.vocabulary.co.il/images/new_icons/Icons/icon_slang.gif" alt="Idiom Game" /></p>
<p>Check out the <a href="http://www.vocabulary.co.il/idioms/idioms-game-slang-game/" title="learn idioms">Idiom Slang Game</a> to learn some idioms.  Then, when you’ve mastered that game, move onto one of the other great idiom games on Vocabulary.co.il.</p>
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		<title>Feed Your Summer Soul</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 09 May 2013 16:59:17 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[back to school]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[elementary school]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[summer learning]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Summer is right around the corner and it&#8217;s notorious for going to the beach, riding bikes, and having picnics. What you may not know is that summer is also a great time to get a head start for next year. A summer study program may be the best way to keep your brain sharp while [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Summer is right around the corner and it&#8217;s notorious for going to the beach, riding bikes, and having picnics.  What you may not know is that summer is also a great time to get a head start for next year.  A <a href="http://www.summeronlineprogram.com/" target="_blank" title="summer programs">summer study program</a> may be the best way to keep your brain sharp while you are enjoying the summer sun.  There are so many summer programs available and one of them is sure to fit your needs.</p>
<p>For instance, there are <a href="http://www.time4writing.com/" target="_blank" title="summer writing practice">summer writing programs</a>, to help with learning grammar, creative writing, and even essay writing for those pesky standardized tests.</p>
<p>If you need some vocabulary or spelling practice, try a <a href="http://www.spellingcity.com/summer.html" target="_blank" title="practice vocabulary">vocabulary summer study program</a>.  This type of program can reinforce the vocabulary from the previous year and introduce new vocabulary words to prepare for the next level.</p>
<p>Science is a fascinating subject and most of us enjoy doing science experiments during the school year.  How about engaging in some <a href="http://www.science4us.com/summer-science-program" target="_blank" title="elementary science program">science summer learning</a>? By keeping up with science knowledge during the summer, your understanding of advanced science principles can be ready for next year.</p>
<p>Finally, there are <a href="http://www.time4learning.com/summer/summer_education.shtml" target="_blank" title="summer school">summer bridge programs</a> that help to reinforce learned concepts and introduce new concepts in each subject.  Summer school programs often provide much needed support to those who could use a little refresher.  They also help those advanced students who enjoy pushing their knowledge to the next level.</p>
<p>No matter what your needs, you&#8217;ll be able to find a summer study program that fits you.  Keep in mind a quote from Plato, &#8220;Knowledge is the food of the soul.&#8221;  So feed your soul this summer and you&#8217;ll be full and satisfied in the fall.</p>
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		<title>Educational Games Can Be Fun!</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 09 Apr 2013 12:14:31 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[hang mouse]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[hangman]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[spelling games]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[vocabulary games]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Some games are educational, some games are fun, and then there are games that are fun and educational.  Hangman is one of those games.  It helps to reinforce spelling and vocabulary words.  Many people young and old struggle with spelling correctly.  Using hangman games can often help them to improve their spelling much faster than [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Some games are educational, some games are fun, and then there are games that are fun and educational.  Hangman is one of those games.  It helps to reinforce spelling and vocabulary words.  Many people young and old struggle with spelling correctly.  Using <a href="http://www.spellingcity.com/hangmouse.html" target="_blank">hangman games</a> can often help them to improve their spelling much faster than just studying alone.</p>
<p><img style="margin:0 165px;" src="http://www.vocabulary.co.il/images/game_scroller_icons/featured_games/icon_hangmouse.jpg" alt="HangMouse" /></p>
<p>Vocabulary.co.il has a wonderful hangman game called <a href="http://www.vocabulary.co.il/hangman/">HangMouse</a>.  This game is a little different than the traditional hangman games because it has a mouse that is trying to get cheese from a sleeping cat.  For each incorrect letter guess, it startles the cat.  Too many incorrect guesses and the cat will wake and catch the mouse before the mouse can grab the cheese.</p>
<p>Try playing HangMouse and you’ll find that you’re having a great time and learning something too!</p>
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		<title>Homophone Hiccups</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 18 Mar 2013 08:12:20 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[English language]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[homonym games]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Homophones are words or phrases that sound the same, but have different meanings. One example is the words peace and piece. These words sound the same, but they have very different meanings. Homophones often get mixed up when we are writing a story, letter, or email. The best way to protect yourself from homophone hiccups [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Homophones are words or phrases that sound the same, but have different meanings.  One example is the words peace and piece.  These words sound the same, but they have very different meanings.  Homophones often get mixed up when we are writing a story, letter, or email.  The best way to protect yourself from homophone hiccups is to <a href="http://www.spellingcity.com/homophones-and-homonyms.html" title="learning homophones">practice recognizing homophones</a> and using them correctly.</p>
<p><img style="margin:0 165px;" src="http://www.vocabulary.co.il/images/new_icons/Icons/icon_whichone.jpg"></p>
<p>Some online homophone games are very helpful.  These games can reinforce the meanings of those pesky homophones.  Try the <a href="http://www.vocabulary.co.il/homophones/intermediate/elementary-homophones-game/" title="practice homophones">Elementary Homophone Game</a> on Vocabulary.co.il; this game requires you to use homophones in a sentence.</p>
<p>Once you start utilizing <a href="http://www.time4writing.com/writing-mechanics/homophones-homonyms-homographs/" title="online homophone practice">homophones lessons</a>, you will see a drastic improvement in how you use them.  In the end, learning homophones may seem difficult, but you&#8217;ll get the hang of it in no time when you practice often.</p>
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		<title>The World of Languages</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 25 Feb 2013 08:03:00 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[English as a Second Language]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[foreign language games]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Do you remember when taking a foreign language class in school was an elective? The word &#8220;elective&#8221; implies that students have a choice to either learn a foreign language or not. In today&#8217;s society, we are expanding our need to communicate with other countries and cultures. This expansion may lead to a requirement for foreign [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Do you remember when taking a foreign language class in school was an elective?  The word &#8220;elective&#8221; implies that students have a choice to either learn a foreign language or not.  In today&#8217;s society, we are expanding our need to communicate with other countries and cultures.  This expansion may lead to a requirement for <a href="http://www.vocabulary.co.il/foreign-language/" title="learn a foreign language">foreign language studies</a> in school.</p>
<p>The students who effectively learn a second language may be valued a bit higher in our ever changing business world.  If you are interested in learning a new language, you may want to start with some free online games that teach languages.  Games are a fun and engaging way to memorize new languages and cultures.</p>
<p><img style="margin:0 165px;" src="http://www.vocabulary.co.il/images/new_icons/Icons/icon_linematch.jpg"></p>
<p>The <a href="http://www.vocabulary.co.il/foreign-language/common-foreign-phrase-meaning/" title="foreign language practice">Common Foreign Phrase Meaning</a> game on Vocabulary.co.il is a great way to dip your toes into the pool of languages available to learn.  The object of this game is to correctly match up the foreign phrase on the left to the matching English translation on the right.</p>
<p>When <a href="http://www.learninggamesforkids.com/vocabulary_games/foreign-languages.html" title="online foreign language games">playing foreign language games</a> like this one, you begin to memorize key phrases and words.  In the long run, these will help guide you on your way to exploring the world of languages.</p>
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		<title>Creative Crosswords</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 04 Feb 2013 08:01:24 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[crossword puzzle]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[crossword puzzles]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[fun crossword puzzles]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[play online crosswords]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[I love crossword puzzles. There&#8217;s only one thing I would change about them if I could. I would make crossword puzzles more challenging. Thank goodness that Vocabulary.co.il has made that upgrade for me. This way I don&#8217;t get stuck doing crossword puzzles that all look the same! Clueless Crossword Puzzle is a great crossword that [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I love crossword puzzles.  There&#8217;s only one thing I would change about them if I could.  I would make crossword puzzles more challenging.  Thank goodness that Vocabulary.co.il has made that upgrade for me.  This way I don&#8217;t get stuck doing crossword puzzles that all look the same!</p>
<p><img style="margin:0 165px;" src="http://www.vocabulary.co.il/images/new_icons/Icons/icon_clueless.jpg"></p>
<p><a href="http://www.vocabulary.co.il/word-play/clueless-crossword-puzzle/" title="fun online crosswords">Clueless Crossword Puzzle</a> is a great crossword that challenges your mind.  In order to solve the puzzle, you have to find the correct letters to complete each word in the puzzle.  There&#8217;s a grid of letters to use at the bottom.  But be careful, if you choose one wrong letter, you may not be able to finish the puzzle!</p>
<p>This great <a href="http://www.spellingcity.com/crossword.html" title="play crossword puzzles">online crossword game</a> is very challenging and a lot of fun!  Crossword puzzles <a href="http://www.time4learning.com/spellingwords/spelling-words.shtml" title="practice spelling with crosswords">reinforce spelling</a> and vocabulary.  And this puzzle does all that and more!</p>
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		<title>Typing Is Taking Over</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 14 Jan 2013 08:42:05 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[keyboarding games]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[learn to type]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[online typing games]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[typing practice]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Are you trying to master typing skills? So many people have said that typing is taking over the written word. If you find yourself typing more and more and writing less and less, it may be time for you to learn how to type properly. When you know how to type correctly, you can improve [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Are you trying to master typing skills?  So many people have said that typing is taking over the written word.  If you find yourself typing more and more and writing less and less, it may be time for you to <a href="http://www.spellingcity.com/speedyspeller.html" title="practice typing">learn how to type</a> properly.</p>
<p>When you know how to type correctly, you can improve your typing speed.  There are several ways to increase your typing speed.  One way is to take an <a href="http://www.learninggamesforkids.com/keyboarding_games/typing-course.html" title="learn to type">online typing course</a>.  Another way is to play typing games online.</p>
<p><img style="margin:0 165px;" src="http://www.vocabulary.co.il/images/new_icons/Icons/icon_TypingMonster.gif"></p>
<p>One fun typing game is <a href="http://www.vocabulary.co.il/typing-games/typing-monster/" title="increase typing speed">Typing Monster</a>.  To play, typing students need to beat the monster by typing in the magic spells.  Typing different words quickly forces students to learn what keys to use and where the keys are located.</p>
<p>So, if you need to <a href="http://www.vocabulary.co.il/typing-games/" title="fun typing games">polish your typing skills</a>, try this game and others on Vocabulary.co.il and soon you&#8217;ll be a typing pro!</p>
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		<title>Word of the Day – Factual</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 08 Jan 2013 18:42:12 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[FACTUAL: The teacher thought Michael was cheating, but she had no factual evidence.]]></description>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>FACTUAL: </strong>The teacher thought Michael was cheating, but she had no factual evidence.</p>
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		<title>Word of the Day – Pare</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 07 Jan 2013 16:24:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[&#160; PARE: The cook&#8217;s hands ached after she pared potatoes for the wedding.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;</p>
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<p><strong>PARE: </strong>The cook&#8217;s hands ached after she pared potatoes for the wedding.</p>
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		<title>How Phonics Helps</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 24 Dec 2012 08:18:06 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[Building Vocabulary Skills]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[phonics]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Do you know someone who is learning to read? Well, if you do, you&#8217;ll probably want to introduce them to phonics. Phonics is an important part of learning to read because it helps students recognize the connection between specific spellings and sounds. There are all kinds of phonics programs available. You can even find free [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Do you know someone who is learning to read?  Well, if you do, you&#8217;ll probably want to introduce them to phonics.  Phonics is an important part of learning to read because it helps students recognize the connection between specific spellings and sounds.</p>
<p>There are all kinds of <a href="http://www.time4learning.com/phonics-curriculum.shtml" title="phonics lessons">phonics programs</a> available.  You can even find <a href="http://www.vocabulary.co.il/phonics/" title="learn phonics for free">free phonics help online.</a></p>
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<p>A great <a href="http://www.vocabulary.co.il/phonics/word-paths/" title="fun with phonics">online phonics game</a> is Word Paths.  The game focuses around creating words with a vowel.  When playing the game, you need to create words that all have a short vowel sound.  For example, if you choose the letter &#8220;A&#8221;, you&#8217;ll need to make words like lamp, pat, fast, and map.</p>
<p>Using phonics games can often improve reading ability.  Not to mention games are more fun than homework.  No matter what kind of phonics help you find, you are sure to enjoy watching that special someone learn how to read before your eyes.</p>
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