created a rubric

How to Create a Rubric: Introduction

Perhaps you have never even thought about the care it takes to create a rubric. Perhaps you have never even heard of a rubric and its usage in education, in which case, you should take a peek at this article: “What is a rubric?” Basically, this tool that teachers and professors use to help them communicate expectations, provide focused feedback,…

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Some common Time Clause Markers used on the TOEFL

*SINCE = Often used with the perfect tenses-to indicate a particular time. *FOR = Often used with the perfect tenses or the simple tenses to indicate a duration of time. *YET = Often used with the perfect tenses -in negative meanings and in questions. *ALREADY = Often used with the perfect tenses- In affirmative meanings.…

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learning numbers

Contrasting ‘Teens’ and ‘Tens’

The ‘teens’ and ‘tens’ can be tricky because of difficulties is distinguishing between similar-sounding pairs like 13 – 30, 14 -40, etc. Write the following list of numbers and as you point to the numbers, exaggerate the pronunciation, emphasizing the ‘teen’ of each number and the unaccented ‘y’ on the ‘tens’.    12 – 20…

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Tips for a better pronunciation

Es absolutamente importante adquirir una buena pronunciación en inglés por muchas razones, si tuviera que listar algunos, serían los siguientes: Te ayuda a sonar más natural, con el objetivo de comprender mejor. Una vez que te acostumbras a utilizar esa pronunciación y escuches a una persona hablar podrás entenderlo. Podrás comunicarte de mejor forma con…

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movies and english

What are some good movies to learn and practice your English?

1. Jurassic Park (1993) OK, so everyone’s already seen this – and if not, shame on you. It’s the perfect movie for learning some slightly complicated scientific words in a thoroughly entertaining context. It also happens to be my favorite film ever. Call me biased. 2. Notting Hill (1999) If you’re not sure whether to learn British…

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Resume (curriculum vitae)

If you want to further your career and obtain better opportunities for your future, you must know how to create a good resume to get the job that you desire. So, let’s start with defining what a resume is. According to the Cambridge Dictionary, “it is a short-written description of your education, qualifications, previous jobs,…

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aprender mejor inglés

¿Qué hacer cuando te quedas sin vocabulario en una conversación?

Hay situaciones en la que estamos en una conversación y repentinamente nos quedamos sin palabras, se nos olvida el vocabulario o simplemente ya no sabemos qué decir. En este tipo de casos necesitas tiempo para poner tus pensamientos claros y en orden. Te recomendamos las siguientes estrategias en este tipo de situaciones.  ESTRATEGIA UNO Cuando…

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