by Andrea Giordano | Jun 20, 2020 | Teacher Posts, Videos
Mercifully Strict A Fool-Proof Guide to Stopping Academic Cheating When I first started teaching ESL, it was 2006 and I had no idea what I was doing. The very first test I gave, one of the two students in my class cheated on the exam. I was wide-eyed and shocked. I...
by Andrea Giordano | Dec 17, 2018 | Student Posts, Videos, Vocabulary
Today, I’m simply having a wonderful Christmas time! In this video, I teach you all about Christmas vocabulary and why it’s the most wonderful time of the year. Learn the definitions of these words… Ornament: A decoration that hangs from a Christmas tree,...
by Andrea Giordano | Dec 3, 2018 | Student Posts, Videos
I love when the seasons change! Fall is a glorious season. It is full of colors, as the trees make way for winter. Plus, there is a nice chill in the air to remind you to breathe deeply and enjoy nature. In order to help you make the most of this autumn season, I...
by Andrea Giordano | Nov 21, 2018 | Student Posts, Videos
Did you know that not all “s” sounds are the same? When you add –s or –es to the end of a word, the sound changes based on what the end of the root word is. This is the 3rd video in a series about pronouncing suffixes. I’ve listed the previous videos...
by Andrea Giordano | Nov 7, 2018 | Student Posts, Videos
Pronouncing past tense verbs can be difficult. However, if you know three simple rules, you can pronounce -ed endings easily! Follow along with the lists below, and have fun! Also, you HAVE to watch last week’s Voice and Voiceless video before you watch this...
by Andrea Giordano | Oct 31, 2018 | Student Posts, Videos
You want to speak more clearly. You want people to understand you. I’m here to help! When you understand voiced and voiceless sounds, you will understand a huge part of pronunciation. In this video, I will show you how to know when a sound is...
