Learn some extra vocabulary and learn how to be healthy at the same time :)

Blue/Purple vegetables and fruits :)

Green vegetables and fruits :)

Yellow vegetables and fruits :)

Red...Red vegetables and fruits...Do you know any of these?If yes, GOOD! If your answer was No.Do not worry ,look and learn!

Large list of hobbies ~

 A hobby is an activity, interest, enthusiasm, or amateur pastime that is undertaken for pleasure or relaxation, typically done during one's leisure time

I warned you....It is a Long List!!!

Science

Astronomy

Microscopy

Model Rocketry

Model airplanes

Electronics

Telescope Making

Spelunking

Rock Collecting

Electronic Hobbies

Amateur and HAM Radio

CB Radio

Building circuits

Robotics

Home Theatre

Home Automation

R/C Cars

R/C Boats

R/C Planes - I also have a series of videos of RC airplanes right here

R/C Helicopters

Making Things

Blacksmithing 

Making Dollhouses

Knifemaking

Making Dioramas

Making Telescopes

Making Musical Instruments

Home Brewing

Woodworking

Pottery

Candles

Sculpture

Radio Controlled cars and Planes

Cooking

Film Making

Go Karts

Jigsaw Puzzles

Shadow Boxes

Doll Making

Sewing

Restoring Antiques

Book Making

walking sticks

Stop Motion Animation

Glass Blowing

Scale Model Building

Dioramas

Make Models

Make Military Dioramas

Model aircraft

Model Railroads

Model figures

Model Rockets

Model Ships

Model Yachts

Wargame terrain making

Make a ship in a bottle

Arts & Crafts

Scrapbooking

Pottery

Candlemaking

Painting and Drawing

Sculpture

Origami

Jewelry Making

Leather Crafting

Glass Blowing

Weaving

Soapmaking

Quilling

Sculpting Miniatures

Embroidery

Paper Making

Enamels

Wood Carving

Engraving

Beadwork and beading

Wire Jewelry making

Crochet

Tole Painting

GunSmithing

How to Cast Miniatures

Sports & Outdoors

Travel

Hiking

Rock Climbing

Nature Walking

Mountain Climbing

Bird Watching

Four Wheeling

Baseball/Softball

Rafting/Canoeing

Butterfly collecting and watching

Backpacking

Bouldering

Gardening

Organic Gardening

Fishing

Geocaching

Ghosthunting

Horse Riding

Paintballing

Snorkeling

Scuba Diving

Skiing

Surfing

Skateboarding

Martial Arts

Spelunking

Skydiving

Fencing

Golfing

Hang Gliding

Hot Air Ballooning

Tombstone Rubbing - I have a video here

Sailing

Table Tennis

Pinball

Ballet Dancing

Belly Dancing

Bungee Jumping

Fly Fishing

Gold Panning

Gardening and Plants

Bonsai

Orchid Raising

Terrariums

Food Gardening

Flower Gardening

Hothouse Gardening

Floral Arranging

Hydroponics

Collecting

Coins

Stamps

Memorabilia

Clocks

Sports Cards

Model Trains

Antiques

Artwork

Musical works like CD's or Albums

Posters

Butterflies/Insects

Wine

Books

Snow Globes

Swords

Movies

Bottles

Insects

Bottles and Cans

Classic Video Games

Comic Books

Crystals and Rocks

Currency

Fountain Pens

Fossils

Guns

Knives

Miniature Figures

Postcards

Scale Models

Terry Bears

Toys

Coasters

matchboxes

Cameras

Calendars

Rocks & Minerals

Hummels

Business cards

Pinball Machines/ arcade games

Arrow Heads

Music

Learn an Instrument

Collect Music like CD's or Albums

Composing Music

Karaoke

Classical Guitar

Animal Related

Beekeeping

Bird Watching

Dog Breeding

Falconry

Fishkeeping

Hunting

Dog training

Aquarium

Horse Riding

Vivariums

Animal Breeding

Paper Crafts

Origami

Paper Dioramas (Tatebanko)

Decoupage

Paper Models

Making Paper

Quilling

Performing Arts

Juggling

Puppet theatre

Dancing

Magic Tricks

Singing

Amateur Theatre

Poetry Reading

Storytelling

Make a Marionette

FOOD Related Hobbies

Baking

Barbecue and Grilling

Home Brewing wine/beer/Mead

Home Canning and Jarring

Cake Making and decorating

Wine Tasting

Mixture of all sorts

Magic and Sleight of Hand

Metal Detecting/Treasure hunting

photography

Journaling/writing

Performing Arts

Modeling

Do It Yourself

Astrophotography

Darkroom

Portraiture photos

Kite and Rocket Aerial Photography

Reenactment: SCA/medieval/civil war

Bonsai

Body Building

Treasure hunting

Geo Caching

Map Making

Writing

Photography

Nature Photography

Astrology

Tarot and Card Reading

Body Art/Tattoos/Piercings

Tie Dyeing

Dumpster Diving

Geneaology

Antiquing

People Watching

Taxidermy

Fly Tying (For Fly Fishing)

MakingWalking Sticks

Girls ,ready to learn some beauty related vocabulary? :)

A conversation about make up

Jason: Hello Sarah, I have not seen you in a while!

Sarah: Hi Jason, yes, it has been a long time. 

Jason: Sarah, are you wearing make-up?

Sarah: Yes, do you like it? It's not too much?

Jason: I think you look beautiful.

Sarah: thank you, you are so kind.

Jason: What make up are you wearing?

Sarah: I’m wearing some eye shadow, mascara with a little blusher and lip stick.

Psst ! Ask this to your friends :

HEHE-GOT IT?!

-Why was 6 afraid of 7?

-Because SEVEN ATE NINE :D

Ha-ha moment :)

Word Stress in English

Word stress is your magic key to understanding spoken English. Native speakers of English use word stress naturally. Word stress is so natural for them that they don't even know they use it. Non-native speakers who speak English to native speakers without using word stress, encounter two problems:

1. They find it difficult to understand native speakers, especially those speaking fast.
2. The native speakers may find it difficult to understand them.

What is Word Stress?

In English, we do not say each syllable with the same force or strength. In one word, we accentuate ONE syllable. We say one syllable very loudly (big, strong, important) and all the other syllables very quietly.

Let's take 3 words: photograph, photographer and photographic. Do they sound the same when spoken? No. Because we accentuate (stress) ONE syllable in each word. And it is not always the same syllable.

This happens in ALL words with 2 or more syllables: TEACHer, JaPAN, CHINa, aBOVE, converSAtion, INteresting, imPORtant, deMAND, etCETera, etCETera, etCETera

The syllables that are not stressed are weak or small or quiet. Native speakers of English listen for the STRESSED syllables, not the weak syllables. If you use word stress in your speech, you will instantly and automatically improve your pronunciation and your comprehension.

Try to hear the stress in individual words each time you listen to English - on the radio, or in films for example. Your first step is to HEAR and recognise it. After that, you can USE it!

There are two very important rules about word stress:

One word, one stress. (One word cannot have two stresses. So if you hear two stresses, you have heard two words, not one word.)

The stress is always on a vowel.

Why is Word Stress Important?

Word stress is not used in all languages. Some languages, Japanese or French for example, pronounce each syllable with eq-ual em-pha-sis.

Other languages, English for example, use word stress.

Word stress is not an optional extra that you can add to the English language if you want. It is part of the language! English speakers use word stress to communicate rapidly and accurately, even in difficult conditions. If, for example, you do not hear a word clearly, you can still understand the word because of the position of the stress.

Think again about the two words photograph and photographer. Now imagine that you are speaking to somebody by telephone over a very bad line. You cannot hear clearly. In fact, you hear only the first two syllables of one of these words, photo... Which word is it, photograph or photographer? Of course, with word stress you will know immediately which word it is because in reality you will hear either PHOto... or phoTO... So without hearing the whole word, you probably know what the word is (PHOto...graph or phoTO...grapher). It's magic! (Of course, you also have the 'context' of your conversation to help you.)

This is a simple example of how word stress helps us understand English. There are many, many other examples, because we use word stress all the time, without thinking about it.

Don't know what to say when you visit a friend ?Read.

Greetings in a Friend's Home




When you go into a friend's home, it is polite to greet other people (relatives/roommates) in the house. Say hello and introduce yourself. A conversation may or may not follow.

Tips :

Introduce yourself to people you don't know.
Express happiness to meet the other person.
Make small talk.
Useful Phrases
You can call me...
Thanks for coming.
Thanks for having me.
I've heard so much about you.
It's nice to put a face to a name.
You have a beautiful home.

What should i call you?

 

"What should I call you?"
How to Address People in English

First name	Surname Family name Last name
William	Shakespeare
Hilary	Clinton

English learners often feel confused about how to address
people properly. Many feel uncomfortable asking the question, "What should I call you?" Even native English people find this question awkward. For example, many women don't know how to address their boyfriend's mother. On the other hand, some parents don't know what to call their children's teacher.

Note that:
for Mr we say "Mister"
for Mrs we say "Misses"
for Miss we say "Miss"
for Ms we say "Mizz"

Why is "What should I call you?" such a difficult question to ask? Perhaps it's because you are asking the other person to provide their status or position in the world in relationship to yours. This position may involve age, job, education, religion and even marital status.

Asking the question

If you are unsure of what to call someone, it's best to use a formal address or simply ask one of these questions:

What should I call you?

What should I call your mum / the teacher / the manager?

Can I call you [first name] ?

Is it okay if I call you [the nickname you've heard others use] ?

What's your name? (use in a casual situation like a party or classroom where first names are used)

Answering the question

You might not be the only person wondering about titles. Students, colleagues or acquaintances may not know what to call you. If they seem unsure about how to pronounce your name, or you want them to call you something more casual, help them out:

Please, call me [first name]

You can call me [nickname or short form]

Formal Titles in English

In business situations, use formal titles unless the people you meet tell you otherwise. To get someone's attention you can say: "Excuse me, Sir" or "Pardon me, Madam/Ma'am." To greet someone you can say: "Hello Sir" or "Good morning, Madam/Ma'am."

The phrase "Yes, Sir!" (or "Yes, Madam/Ma'am!") is sometimes used by native speakers in a sarcastic way. For example when a young child tells his father to "close his newspaper" the parent might say, "Yes, sir!" and laugh. You might also hear a mother saying, "No Madam/Ma'am" to her daughter's request for something unreasonable.

Informal Titles in English

Casual or very close relationships require an informal form of address:

First name (friends, students, children)

Miss/Mr + first name (sometimes used by dance or music teachers or childcare workers)

Titles of Affection

When addressing a child, a romantic partner, or a close friend or family member (usually younger) people often use these terms of endearment, also known as "pet names":

Honey (child, romantic partner, or younger person)

Dear

Sweetie

Love

Darling

Babe or Baby (romantic partner)

Pal (father or grandfather calls male child)

Buddy or Bud (very informal between friends or adult-to-child; can be seen as negative)

FAQ: What should I call my teacher / friend's parents / boyfriend's mum?

How you address people may also change depending on your own age and status. If you are unsure, use a formal address. If your form of address is too formal, the other person will invite you to use an alternative form of address, such as a first name.

Q. What should I call my teacher or tutor?

A. Start formal. He or she will probably tell you on day 1 during the introduction. If not, use a formal title, until he or she tells you otherwise. Don't use the generic term "Teacher". This sounds as if you do not know your teacher's name. (You wouldn't want to be called "Student", right?) Even if you have a substitute teacher, make sure to address the instructor by a specific name.

Q. What should I call my fellow students?

A. Depends on ages. In most classroom situations, students call each other by first names. You may have a few older students in your class. To show respect, address these people by their last name (unless they ask you to use their first). 

Q. What should I call my child's teacher?

A. Start with Mr or Mrs. Call your child's teacher the same thing your child calls her. The teacher may give you permission to use her first name when your child is not present.

Q. How should I address people online?

A. Depends on the situation. On a social network you can usually use first names, even with teachers and administrators. In an email, use a formal form of address the first time you contact a person. The other person will likely respond by signing with just a first name. In your next email you can safely address that person by their first name.

Q. What should I call our school administrator?

A. Formal. Use a formal address until he or she tells you differently.

Q. What should I call my homestay parents?

A. Start formal. Use Mr or Mrs/Ms + last name until he or she tells you differently.

Q. What should I call my neighbours?

A. Depends on your ages. Neighbours usually address each other with first names, though it depends on your age and theirs. Introduce yourself using your first name and wait to see how they introduce themselves. If your neighbour is older you can ask the question during the second meeting, "Is it okay if I call you [first name]?"

Q. How should I address my colleagues?

A. Depends on the industry. In many businesses people go by their first names. If you are the new employee, other people will introduce themselves to you.

Q. What should I call my supervisor or manager?

A. Start formal. Even if this person calls you by your first name, address them as Mr or Mrs/Ms + last name until they invite you to use their first name.

Q. How should I address the bus driver?

A. Formal. Use Sir or Madam/Ma'am for any type of travel or transportation worker who is not wearing a nametag. Don't say: "Excuse me 'bus driver'." That is his or her job, not title.

Q. What should I call my (boy)friend's parents?

A. Formal. Children and youth should use Mr or Mrs/Ms + last name. If your friends say it's okay to call their parents by their first names it is still polite to ask the adults, "Is it okay if I call you [first name]?" If you and your friend are also adults you can probably use their parents' first names. 

Q. How do I address a waiter/waitress/flight attendant?

A. Formal or first name. Use Sir or Madam/Ma'am if you don't know their first name. Do NOT use "Hey waiter!" or "Hey waitress!" This is considered rude by the restaurant staff and you will likely not receive friendly service. If you are a regular customer you will build a relationship with the restaurant or cafe staff. Then you can call staff by their first names.

Q. What should I call my hairstylist or beauty care worker?

A. First name. In the beauty industry most people go by first names. Some may have nicknames they will tell you to use.

Q. How do I address a customer service clerk?

A. Check for nametag. Some clerks (or restaurant servers) wear name tags. A name tag might say, "Hi, my name is Danny." In this case it is okay to address this clerk by his first name: "Thank you, Danny" or "Danny, could you help me find the hamburgers?" If there is no nametag, use Sir or Ma'am.

English Checker

acquaintance (noun): someone you know casually (eg: a friend of a friend)

address (verb): to name someone in a specific way (when speaking or writing)

awkward (adj.): feeling uncomfortable

colleagues (noun): people you work with

customer service (noun): help for shoppers, buyers, members

divorced (adj.): not married anymore

executive (noun): manager or high level employee in a company or business

first name terms (BrE)/first name basis: having a close enough relationship to disregard formalities such as age or status

formal (adj.): showing respect for rules, forms and traditions

formality (noun): something that has no real purpose other than being a tradition

generic (adj.): describing many; not specific

maiden name (noun): a married woman's surname at birth

nickname (noun): a short or cute name used by friends or relatives

pet name (noun): a name used by close friends and family to show their love

respondent (noun): the person who writes back or responds

sarcastic (adj.): ironic; typically having an opposite meaning, often to show contempt or to prove a point

terms of endearment (noun): words or names that show feelings of care for someone

trickier (adj.): more difficult to understand or do

widow (noun): a single woman whose husband has died

Ever heard of storybird?

http://storybird.com/books/the-woman-that-didnt-love-the-love/?token=4xajua4zaj

Kinds of Adverbs

Here you can see the basic kinds of adverbs.

Adverbs of Manner

Adverbs of Manner tell us the manner or way in which something happens. They answer the question "how?". Adverbs of Manner mainly modify verbs.

• He speaks slowly. (How does he speak?)
• They helped us cheerfully. (How did they help us?)
• James Bond drives his cars fast. (How does James Bond drive his cars?)

We normally use Adverbs of Manner with dynamic (action) verbs, not with stative or state verbs.

• He ran fast. She came quickly. They worked happily.
• She looked beautifully. It seems strangely. They are happily.

Adverbs of Place

Adverbs of Place tell us the place where something happens. They answer the question "where?". Adverbs of Place mainly modify verbs.

• Please sit here. (Where should I sit?)
• They looked everywhere. (Where did they look?)
• Two cars were parked outside. (Where were two cars parked?)

Adverbs of Time

Adverbs of Time tell us something about the time that something happens. Adverbs of Time mainly modify verbs.

They can answer the question "when?":

• He came yesterday. (When did he come?)
• I want it now. (When do I want it?)

Or they can answer the question "how often?":

• They deliver the newspaper daily. (How often do they deliver the newspaper?)
• We sometimes watch a movie. (How often do we watch a movie?)

Adverbs of Degree

Adverbs of Degree tell us the degree or extent to which something happens. They answer the question "how much?" or "to what degree?". Adverbs of Degree can modify verbs, adjectives and other adverbs.

• She entirely agrees with him. (How much does she agree with him?)
• Mary is very beautiful. (To what degree is Mary beautiful? How beautiful is Mary?)
• He drove quite dangerously. (To what degree did he drive dangerously? How dangerously did he drive?)

Adverbs...

What is an Adverb?

An adverb is a word that tells us more about a verb. It "qualifies" or "modifies" a verb (The man ran quickly). In the following examples, the adverb is in bold and the verb that it modifies is in italics.

John speaks loudly. (How does John speak?)

Afterwards she smoked a cigarette. (When did she smoke?)

Mary lives locally. (Where does Mary live?)

But adverbs can also modify adjectives (Tara is really beautiful), or even other adverbs (It works very well). Look at these examples:

Modify an adjective:

- He is really handsome. (How handsome is he?)

- That was extremely kind of you.

Modify another adverb:

- She drives incredibly slowly. (How slowly does she drive?)

- He drives extremely fast.

     Note that adverbs have other functions, too. They can:

Modify a whole sentence: Obviously, I can't know everything.

Modify a prepositional phrase: It's immediately inside the door.

Adverb Position

When an adverb modifies a verb, there are usually 3 possible positions within the sentence or clause:

1. FRONT - before subject		Now	I will read a book.
2. MID - between subject + verb	I	often	read books.
3. END - after verb/object	I read books	carefully.

When an adverb modifies an adjective or another adverb, it usually goes in front of the word that it modifies, for example:

	adverb	adjective
She gave him a	really	dirty	look.
	adverb	adverb
We	quite	often	study English.

The position of an adverb often depends on the kind of adverb (manner, place, time, degree). The following table gives you some guidelines for placement based on the kind of adverb.

Warning: these are guidelines only, and not complete. There are many exceptions.
kind of adverb		mainly modifies	sentence			usual position
				adverb
manner		verbs	She stroked his hair	gently.		END
place		verbs	He was working	here.		END
time	definite	verbs	He finished the job	yesterday.		END
	frequency		We	often	go to Paris.	MID
degree		verbs, adjectives and adverbs	I	nearly	died.	MID
			It was	terribly	funny.	before adjective
			He works	really	fast.	before adverb

English Phonetic Spelling

When speaking on the telephone, it is sometimes useful to spell a word using English Phonetic Spelling. To spell "Club", for example, you would say: "C for Charlie, L for Lima, U for Uniform, B for Bravo."

It is very easy to learn English Phonetic Spelling. Start by spelling your name, then your company or address. Soon, you will know the whole alphabet. It also helps to remember that there are several groups of words that go together:

• Dances: Foxtrot, Tango
• Shakespeare: Romeo & Juliet
• Men's first names: Charlie, Mike, Oscar, Victor
• Cities: Lima, Quebec

A Alpha B Bravo C Charlie D Delta E Echo F Foxtrot G Golf H Hotel I India J Juliet K Kilo L Lima M Mike

N November O Oscar P Papa Q Quebec R Romeo S Sierra T Tango U Uniform V Victor W Whisky X X-ray Y Yankee Z Zulu

According to the International Phonetic Association, the above list is sometimes wrongly called the "International Phonetic Alphabet".

END WITH A BANG! 10 Mind-Blowing Last Lesson Ideas (For teachers)

The end of the year is a special time for any class. Students may have a tough time focusing on getting through the final days of school, but there is a lot you can do to keep them engaged.

End your school year with a bang by employing some of these creative and fun ideas for memorable last lessons!

Try These 10 Mind-Blowing Last Lesson Ideas

1. 1

   Have a Pot luck or Class Picnic

   Having a pot luck or picnic is both a meaningful and relaxed wrap up to the school year.You’ll want to organize this ahead of time and make sure students are well aware of what they need to do. Be sure that students are assigned tasks from setting up to cleaning up to bringing in food and drinks. This can necessitate some interesting lessons before the picnic where you can brainstorm a theme and have students sign-up for what they would like to bring. It’s a fantastic way for multi-cultural classes to share some of their food traditions and you may want to incorporate description and discussion of foods into the day.
2. 2

   Yearbook Nominations…Most likely to…

   Yearbook-type nominations will really get your class buzzing. About a week or two before the last class organize the list of nominations and go through them with the class. You can easily adapt them for age and level. Some examples could be: best smile, loudest, silliest, quietest, most likely to go to the principal’s office, most likely to be president, most likely to be an English teacher, most likely to give next year’s teacher a headache, etc. On the last day hand out awards, and ask the students make acceptance speeches! Just be sure that each student gets awarded for something.
3. 3

   Class Reflection

   You’ll want to start this project well in advance so that you have time to put it together. Give the students a set of questions that they can choose to answer in journal format. This is good review of writing techniques. Topics could be: your favorite lesson, the most difficult thing you learned, orsomething you will never forget. Then students choose one of their reflections to rework and refine. Collect their final works and put them into a booklet to hand out on the last day of class.
4. 4

   Memory Booklets

   Memory booklets are pretty simple and easy to put together. Design a simple blank book that the students can fill in on the last days of school. You can make it as modest or as extravagant as you would like. You could include sections for things like, my favorite memory, self-portraits, autographs, and things we learned. Students then spend the last day filling in each other’s books.
5. 5

   Graphic Tees

   This has become increasingly popular and easy to do for a class project or celebration. Have students bring in plain t-shirts. Then supply them with markers and paints which they can use to make handprints or other designs on their t-shirt. The students go around the room and draw on or autograph each other’s t-shirts. They turn out to be cool keepsakes and the activity itself is very energizing!
6. 6

   Talk Behind Your Back

   This is an entertaining way to begin or end a last lesson. Each student has a blank piece of paper taped to their backs. Students then circulate around the room and write positive things about each other on each other’s papers. They can mingle around for as long as it takes. Then they remove the papers from their backs, and read all the wonderful comments. It can also create a lot of good conversation and you can have students verbally praise each other. This works especially well with kids, but even adults find it entertaining to see what people think about them!
7. 7

   Impromptu Speeches

   For a class that loves to talk and share, impromptu speeches can be really engaging and meaningful! Be sure to set a short time limit to make sure everyone in the class gets to speak. Have a hat full of random ideas and good review topics that the students draw. They then speak for minute. Don’t put too many limitations on this activity and allow them to have fun with it and run with ideas and language. Be sure that you have many more ideas than there are students so they can do a second round if time allows.
8. 8

   Games Day

   This is a very simple idea. Have the students’ favorite games ready to go. Then allow the class as a whole to direct the day and choose which games they want to play at which times. You could also take this and turn it into some kind of tournament for the last few days of class. Things like Scrabble,Jeopardy, or English Olympics work well to get the competition going.
9. 9

   Thank you Notes

   This activity is applicable for older or more advanced students. Have them choose one or two people that they will then write thank you notes to. Tell them to think about the year and consider who really helped them get through it and why they are thankful for that person. They can work on rough drafts ahead of time then shape into really thoughtful and meaningful hand-made cards. Students then discuss with the class who they thanked and why. You could also have them make cards for one another.
10. 10

    Sing Songs

    If you have a class that particularly enjoys music and learning songs in English, you could use your last class to sing songs. Review songs they’ve learned throughout the year, teach them new ones or have the students bring in some of their favorite songs for the group! This is a lively and energetic way to end the school year, and you could even have the class sing a song or two for other classes.