Category Archives: Beginner (Level 1)

Easter 2025

Posted on April 17, 2025 by mhardy3222

Happy Easter English Learners! I hope you enjoy a well-earned break from your daily routine. However, there’s no need to have a break from English! Have you ever wondered why bunnies, chickens, and eggs are everywhere at Easter time? Well, … Continue reading →

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A Song with Present Simple & Past Simple

Posted on January 22, 2025 by mhardy3222

Did you know that the Present Simple is the most commonly used tense in spoken and written English? It accounts for between *50-60% of English communication. The second most commonly used tense is the Past Simple with nearly *20% usage.  … Continue reading →

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Christmas 2024

Posted on December 21, 2024 by mhardy3222

Greetings Dear Students! It’s the Festive Season now for many of you: end-of-year party time; the beginning of summer holidays for the southern hemisphere; and Christmas celebrations and festivities.   As requested last Christmas, this year I am including some Christmas … Continue reading →

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Happy Christmas!

Posted on December 23, 2020 by mhardy3222

Christmas is about celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ, a unique individual who was the perfect role model, practising compassion, tolerance, and forgiveness. While many are not interested in the religious aspect of Christmas, it’s fair to say that the … Continue reading →

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The Visual Guide to English Prepositions Part 1/2 (Infographic)

Posted on June 24, 2019 by mhardy3222

Here is another excellent Infographic from Jenn at   

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Easy Listening – Practical and Social English #8

Posted on February 22, 2019 by mhardy3222

If you would like to improve your English speaking and listening, watch this video from New English File Elementary.  It features speakers from England and The United States. The conversations are written under the video. Listen carefully and repeat what … Continue reading →

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English Pronunciation: 20 VOWEL-SOUNDS IN 20 Minutes

Posted on October 28, 2018 by mhardy3222

Back by popular demand is a lesson I did four years ago. Follow my instructions, practise regularly, and your pronunciation will improve. The practice is necessary as you are training your mouth to make new, different movements. It is physical practice … Continue reading →

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LEARN 3000 WORDS with NEWS IN LEVELS

Posted on April 23, 2018 by mhardy3222

Hello everyone!  I’ve been having fun with a News in Slow French website for my French studies. I read a news script while listening to the audio. It takes on average just two minutes, so it’s very easy to fit into … Continue reading →

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Learn English Speaking FREE with TalkEnglish.com

Posted on February 25, 2018 by mhardy3222

I have found a great website for all of you who are learning English and want to speak fluently! TalkEnglish.com  provides material for conversations in levels from Basic to Advanced in the following categories: ENGLISH LESSONS  Regular English Lessons: Learn what … Continue reading →

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Season’s Greetings!

Posted on December 24, 2016 by mhardy3222

 ************************************* Season’s Greetings!! It’s time to relax and enjoy yourself after all your hard work and study. I hope you have a very happy Christmas!! If you don’t celebrate Christmas, I hope you have a very happy holiday!! If you’re … Continue reading →

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