a) Teacher Training Workshops Schedule Dear ETRC members, we are pleased to invite you to attend workshops conducted by the

Senior English Language Fellow Eve Smith. Please sign up in advance to attend a particular event at the circulation desk, by phone (044) 23866-10, by e-mail: etrc_kyiv@yahoo.com, or send a text message to 067 230-7619. Please visit our website at www.etrckyiv.com. From January 9 through March 20, the ninth six-seminar webinar course entitled Shaping the Way We Teach English offered by U.S. Department of State Office of English Language Programs will take place. NB! Each 90-minute webinar will take place every other Wednesday. ETRC will host fist two webinars on the 9th and 23d of January. A certificate is offered to teachers who attend four live sessions from six seminars. The course will cover a variety of topics for teachers of English or future teachers of English around the world. Participants are encouraged to join the associated Ning (http://www.shapingenglish.ning.com) to participate in discussions, view or download video and other materials from the sessions, and access recordings of the webinars. As the number of work stations that can access the webinars is limited in Ukraine, we invite all those who are interested in participating in these ELT webinars to register as members of a viewing group at ETRC. We will join the webinars on one of our computers and project the video on a screen so that the participants could get a better view and an opportunity to fully engage with the webinars. Wednesday, January 9 3:00 4:30 PM Webinars Series 9.1 - Proverbs and Quotables: Using Very Short Texts in Language Learning Presenter: Kevin McCaughey, Regional English Language Officer in Washington, DC Proverbs are great texts for language classes. They are wise or witty, or both. They have stood the test of time. They come from every corner of the world--sometimes bridging cultures, sometimes highlighting differences. Best of all they are short. Very short. Which means they can be used for quick tasks that require few materials and little preparation time. In this webinar teachers will actively take part in a range of activities based on super short texts. Please see details at http://shapingenglish.ning.com/events/9-1-8 Tuesday, January 15 from 4:00 5:30 PM Workshop: Student Test-Taking Strategies Presenter: Eve Smith, Senior English Language Fellow, U.S. Department of State Testing is an integral part of a learners experience; however, some learners feel inordinate amounts of pressure when faced with an upcoming exam. When learners come to us, we frequently assume that someone else, somewhere, has taught them how to study for and take exams. Reviewing test-taking strategies with students is worthwhile because it may reduce classroom anxiety and foster motivation. Wednesday, January 16 from 4:00 5:30 PM Workshop: Student Test-Taking Strategies Presenter: Eve Smith, Senior English Language Fellow, U.S. Department of State (The workshop is a repetition of the one that will be delivered on Tuesday, January 15) Wednesday, January 23 3:00 4:30 PM Webinars Series 9.2 Cultivating Habits of Listening Presenter: Joyce Milambiling, Associate Professor at the University of Northern Iowa, USA It is widely acknowledged that listening is one of the most important skills that language learners can develop. This session draws on the concepts of "habits of mind" and "habits of attention," focusing on teaching approaches and practical activities that teachers can use to encourage and enable students to approach the skill of listening in a second language more mindfully. A related purpose of the webinar is for teachers to learn about techniques that will help learners of English minimize distractions that can take away from effective listening. Please see details at http://shapingenglish.ning.com/events/9-2-8 Friday, January 25 from 3:00 4:30 PM Presentation/workshop: English language teaching and English through Drama (ETD) Presenter: Diana Kovtunenko (Diana Aishe), director of the theater project Aparte (Dnipropetrovsk) in 2008-09, currently is a drama directing student at I. Karpenko-Karyy Kyiv National University of Theatre, Cinema and Television The presentation will introduce audience to the ETD method and will help them explore its pros and cons depending on the students age, level, his or her abilities, emotional characteristics and, what is especially important, goals. A part of presentation will be dedicated to the texts chosen for drama language development. During the workshop follow-up activities will be demonstrated. As my ETD course is composed of different stages - from actors trainings and prerehearsal readings to the play performed on stage, the workshop will deal only with some parts of the full course, but interactive drills and samples of work will be included. The last part of the workshop will turn into a real performance so as each participant will be involved in a drama action.

Tuesday, January 29 from 4:00 5:30 PM Workshop: Increasing Classroom Interactions Presenter: Eve Smith, Senior English Language Fellow, U.S. Department of State Increasing classroom interaction can be difficult. Often, teachers feel that students arent engaged in the activities; however, this might be due to our own lack of clear guidance in the activities we ask them to complete rather than disinterest on the part of the student. The presenter will discuss how to create task-based activities that stimulate discussions and interactions as a group in the classroom. Wednesday, January 30 from 4:00 5:30 PM Workshop: Grammar Games Presenter: Eve Smith, Senior English Language Fellow, U.S. Department of State How do we make grammar fun? How can we teach grammar in a more communicative way? The presenter will explore these questions and then introduce a collection of grammar games for a variety of levels with participants. b) Discussion Club Schedule Friday, January 18 from 3:00 4:00 Discussion Club: New Year's Resolutions Moderator: Eve Smith, Senior English Language Fellow, U.S. Department of State Come to ETRC to discuss your New Years resolutions with Eve Smith! c) Youth Film Club Schedule Thursday, January 10 from 3:00 5:30 PM Julie and Julia (2009) (Runtime 123 min.) with English subtitles To mark New Year and Christmas * Motion Picture Rating (MPAA): rated PG-13 for brief strong language and some sensuality See all certifications at http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1135503/parentalguide#certification Starring Amy Adams, Meryl Streep and Chris Messina Julia Child's story of her start in the cooking profession is intertwined with blogger Julie Powell's 2002 challenge to cook all the recipes in Child's first book. Thursday, January 17 from 3:00 5:30 PM Their Eyes Are Watching God (2005) (Runtime 113 min.) with English subtitles To mark Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Moderator: Eve Smith, Senior English Language Fellow, U.S. Department of State!!! * Motion Picture Rating (MPAA): See all certifications at http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0406265/parentalguide#certification Starring Halle Berry, Ruben Santiago-Hudson and Michael Ealy A drama set in the 1920s, where free-spirited Janie Crawford's search for happiness leads her through several different marriages, challenging the morals of her small town. Based on the novel by Zora Neale Hurston. Thursday, January 24 from 3:00 5:30 PM The Great Debaters (2007) (Runtime 126 min.) with English subtitles To mark Martin Luther King, Jr. Day * Motion Picture Rating (MPAA): rated PG-13 for depiction of strong thematic material including violence and disturbing images, and for language and brief sexuality See all certifications at http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0427309/parentalguide#certification Starring Denzel Washington, Forest Whitaker and Kimberly Elise A drama based on the true story of Melvin B. Tolson, a professor at Wiley College Texas. In 1935, he inspired students to form the school's first debate team, which went on to challenge Harvard in the national championship. Thursday, January 31 from 3:00 5:30 PM The Pursuit of Happiness (2006) (Runtime 117 min.) with English subtitles * Motion Picture Rating (MPAA): rated PG-13 for some language See all certifications at http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0454921/parentalguide#certification Starring Will Smith, Thandie Newton and Jaden Smith A struggling salesman takes custody of his son as he's poised to begin a life-changing professional endeavor Please sign up in advance to attend a particular event at the circulation desk, by phone (044) 238-66-10, by e-mail: etrc_kyiv@yahoo.com, or send a text message to 067 230-7619, providing your first and last names, the institution name and your contact number. Please find us on Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com by searching ETRC Kyiv.

a) Presentations/Workshops by Senior English Fellow 2012-2013 Eve Smith, Senior English Language Fellow, U.S. Department of State, will be visiting schools or universities to give presentations and conduct seminars on the English Language methodology to teachers of English from Kyiv and outside of Kyiv. Please find below the list of possible topics. In order for Eve to prepare an appropriate presentation for your institution please complete the request form (attached). We appreciate your requests at least 3 weeks before the event. Please note that Eve will conduct teacher training workshops in Luhansk and Donetsk regions for two weeks in February and the beginning of March, specifically from February 17 through February 22 in Luhansk, and we expect invitations only from Luhansk oblast schools and institutions for the month of February. From February 24 through March 1, Eve will visit and will do her outreach training sessions in Donetsk oblast. For this period of time, we expect invitations only from Donetsk oblast schools and universities. Please find a request form attached. You may also find detailed information at http://www.etrckyiv.com/category/senior-english-language-fellow-program-at-etrc. b) ETRC Book Club in February 2013 Monday, February 11 from 5:00 6:00 PM Book Club: The Happiness Project For an adult audience Please watch the ad video on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d25BH4tnKRQ Facilitator: Eve Smith, Senior English Language Fellow, U.S. Department of State. Book clubs have been a popular way to allow readers in the U.S. to discuss books in an informal setting. The ETRC is excited to hold the second session of our own club in February! During the meeting we will discuss the themes, ideas, and cultural components presented in the book of the month. This is an opportunity to ask questions, share opinions, and learn and grow together as we explore different types of novels and genres. You can borrow a copy of the book of the month for up to two weeks. While reading, it is helpful to take notes on a separate sheet of paper about scenes or ideas that you liked, page numbers of sentences or vocabulary you have questions about, and anything you would like to discuss. We hope to see you at the meeting. February book: The Happiness Project by Gretchen Rubin Please note!!! Due to the limited number of books please inquire in advance about the availability of the book in the center or reserve the book beforehand. c) 2013 International Conference "Modern Tendencies in Foreign Language Teaching at High School: Interactive Technologies" This event will be held in Kyiv, at the National Technical University of Ukraine "Kyiv Polytechnic Institute", Faculty of Linguistics, on 15 January, 2013. The plenary session will start at 12.30 in the Scientific and Technical Library of NTUU KPI, floor 6, room 12. The conference promises to be a highly enriching experience. It will be an opportunity for foreign language professionals from around Ukraine and abroad to have focused discussions on fundamental problems related to interactive technologies in teaching foreign languages at high school. For further information please contact via e-mail: kpi-interconf@ukr.net d) Inter-University Research Conference "Functioning of Literature in the Cultural Context of the Era" on February, 7-8 On February, 7-8, 2013 Dnipropetrovsk Oles Honchar National University hosts the Inter-University Research Conference "Functioning of Literature in the Cultural Context of the Era" (12th Schreider session). Topics to be discussed: 1. Theoretical and methodological aspects of studying the foreign literature. 2. Poetics and semantics of the literature of the Middle Ages, the Renaissance and the 17th century. 3. Literature of the 18th - 19th centuries: new aspects of research. 4. Aspects of the 20th century literature: from modernism towards postmodernism. Details: (056) 374-98-78, e-mail: zarlit@mail.ru e) News from the All-Ukrainian Newspaper English The Newspaper English is going to publish materials of teachers for certification in 2013! In 2013, the team of the newspaper English plans to publish special newspaper tabs or the whole issues dedicated to printed materials of teachers. Now you have a wonderful opportunity to send your articles to the newspapers editorial office if you need to publish your works for certification. Please find more detailed information about this initiative and much more useful information at http://www.osvitaua.com/en/. If you have further questions please write to english.1veresnya@gmail.com.

On December 4, ETRC hosted the U.S. Embassys Assistant Manager Officer, Carolyn Dubrovski, with her presentation on Wildlife Conservation. It was organized within the frameworks of the program Wildlife Reservation Initiative and discussed the questions of the wildlife conservation, law enforcement coordination and Race Against Extinction. On December 12, ETRC hosted Peter Yarrow, a singer and activist best known as a member of the folk trio Peter Paul and Mary, with his lecture-discussion "Creating a Better World through Music and Education." Mr. Yarrow presented the activities of "Operation Respect" project and discussed the problem of bullying in schoos and ideas of how to struggle with it. Participants also enjoyed singing some of the popular songs of his group together with Peter Yarrow. Miami, Florida and Kyiv, Ukraine, culturally, linguistically and climatically different worlds, were joined together on Monday the 17th. At 16:50, ten members of the newly established book club at the ETRC together with Senior Fellow, Eve Smith were happy and excited to speak via Skype with Philip Smith, the author of the book Walking Through Walls. The authors responses, given in the same humor and elegance found in his prose, entertained both the skeptics and believers of his story. Enjoying themselves thoroughly, most members of the book club stayed a half hour after finishing the Skype call to continue the discussion inspired by the unforgettable experience of crossing time zones and cultures.

We are happy to bring to your attention some new book titles received for the ETRC library. About 90 new books were kindly donated to our resource center by Marta Pereyma, former U.S. Embassy-Kyiv officer and ETRC supporter. We express our deep gratitude to Marta Pereyma for her thoughtfulness and generosity and invite you to the ETRC to explore new English language resources! Category: Fiction Years of Red Dust: Stories of Shanghai (2010) By Qiu Xiaolong Published originally in the pages of Le Monde, this collection of linked short stories by Qiu Xiaolong has already been a major bestseller in France and Germany, where it and the author was the subject of a major television documentary. The stories in Years of Red Dust trace the changes in modern China over fifty yearsfrom the early days of the Communist revolution in 1949 to the modernization movement of the late ninetiesall from the perspective of one small street in Shanghai, Red Dust Lane. A Play of Heresy (A Joliffe Mystery) (2011) by Margaret Frazer While performing in the theatrical and religious festival of Corpus Christi Day in Coventry, Joliffe is summoned by Bishop Beaufort to use his skills as a spy to uncover the mysteries of the town's elite. A merchant has gone missing, presumed dead-and members of Joliffe's company are implicated in the crime. To uncover the truth, Joliffe must unravel the devilish machinations of a secret sect of heretics bent on destroying the Church. A Case of Two Cities: An Inspector Chen Novel (2007) by Qiu Xiaolong Inspector Chen Cao of the Shanghai Police Department is assigned a high-profile anti-corruption case, one in which the principal figure has long since fled to the United States and beyond the reach of the Chinese government. But Xing left behind his organization, and Chen, while assigned to root the coconspirators, is not sure whether he's actually being set up to fail.

The Sea's Bitter Harvest: Thirteen Deadly Days on the North Atlantic (2003) by Douglas A. Campbell In the course of thirteen days in January 1999, four commercial clam boats sank in horrifying succession while working the waters of the Atlantic Ocean, taking the lives of ten men. Husbands, fathers, loners, and drug users, each man was lured to the nation's most dangerous trade by the lucrative wages offered to those who dared to reap the harvest of the ocean. In this compelling maritime tale of risk and danger, acclaimed journalist Douglas Campbell compassionately portrays the destinies of the men who lost their lives to the Atlantic and the lure of profits from clamming. The Dog who Came in from the Cold (Corduroy Mansions #2) (2009) by Alexander McCall Smith This is the second novel in the "Corduroy Mansions" series by Alexander McCall Smith, a serial novel exclusively for Telegraph.co.uk. A new chapter appears online each weekday beginning Monday, September 21, 2009. Audio by Andrew Sachs. Illustrations by Ian McIntosh. Birth of a Killer (The Saga of Larten Crepsley) (2010) by Darren Shan Following the massive success of the Demonata series, Darren Shan is back where it all started telling the life story of the vampire Larten Crepsley. Spanning centuries and continents, taking in sea voyages, murder, war and love, this is the epic, bloodsoaked tale of a vampire who started out a nobody... and ended up changing the world forever. Sword of God (2007) by Chris Kuzneski Tunnelling deep under one of the most holy cities in the world, an ambitious young archaeologist slowly works her way towards an unthinkable goal. Somewhere ahead is a chamber containing the collected fragments of an ancient scripture, a find of unimaginable significance. Meanwhile, halfway around the world, a covert military bunker holds a macabre secret. An elite special-forces officer seems to have been brutally murdered but how, and more disturbingly, why? Any hope of solving the mystery rests on the grisly clues that remain. Theology of the Hammer, The (1994) by Millard Fuller The founder and president of Habitat for Humanity International, Millard Fuller, here shares his concept of "hammer theology" and his dream of eliminating poverty-ridden housing worldwide. Interweaving Christian scripture with his narrative, Fuller tells of the dramatic changes Habitat's hands-on ministry has effected in the lives both of the recipients of the organization's quality housing and of the volunteers who build it. He also writes autobiographically of his own spiritual journey, explaining how he came to start Habitat's phenomenal grassroots ministry. One is left, upon completing the book, with an almost mind-boggling sense of just how far-reaching, substantial and laudable Habitat has become. James Beard: A Biography (1993) by Robert Clark More a chronicle of the modern American food industry than a portrait of the country's preeminent foodie, this biography, like a banquet without a main course, suffers from the lack of Beard's palpable presence. Absurdistan (2007) by Gary Shteyngart Meet Misha Vainberg, aka Snack Daddy, a 325-pound disaster of a human being, son of the 1,238thrichest man in Russia and proud holder of a degree in multicultural studies from Accidental College, USA. Misha is an American impounded in a Russian's body and the only place he feels at home is New York; he just wants to live in the South Bronx with his Latina girlfriend, but after his gangster father murders an Oklahoma businessman in Russia, all hopes of a U.S. visa are lost. Salvation lies in the tiny, oil-rich nation of Absurdistan (a fictional former Soviet republic), where a crooked consular officer will sell Misha a Belgian passport.

Death of a Red Heroine (2003) by Qiu Xiaolong Shanghai in the mid-1990s is a city caught between reverence for the past and fascination with a tantalizing, market-driven present. When the body of a young "national model worker," revered for her adherence to the principles of the Communist Party, turns up in a canal, Chen is thrown into the midst of these opposing forces. As he struggles to unravel the hidden threads of this paragon's life, he finds himself challenging the very political forces that have guided his life since birth. The Corduroy Mansions series by Alexander McCall Smith See London in a new light - a new series set in Pimlico featuring a cast of delightfully eccentric characters

Today's Military Wife (2009) by Lydia Sloan Cline Now in its sixth edition, this book covers all the information a service wife needs to survive and prosper in a service environment, including a complete description of family-friendly programs, advice for coping with periodic separations, tips for managing a separate career, discussion of living overseas, information on raising a family, and details on being a full participant in the rich and rewarding social aspects of military life. Category: American Literary Studies A Choice of Kipling's Verse, Made by T.S.Eliot (1962) by T. S. Eliot This selection of more than one hundred of Kipling's poems, made by T. S. Eliot, underlines the diversity of Kipling's verse.

Joseph Conrad: Voice, Sequence, History, Genre (2008) by Dr. James Phelan That narrative theory, and especially some of its more recent developments, can help critics generate greater insight into the complexities of Conrads work; and that a rigorous engagement with Conradian narrative can lead theorists to a further honing of their analytical tools. More particularly, the volume focuses on the four narrative issues identified in the subtitle, and it analyzes examples of Conrads fiction and nonfiction, from early work such as An Outcast of the Islands to his late work of reminiscence, A Personal Record. The volume also provides multiple perspectives on some other major works. A Bridge of Childhood: Truman Capote's Southern Years (1989) by Marianne M. Moates This compilation of "tales" of Truman Capote's childhood was related to the author by Jennings Faulk Carter, Capote's first cousin. 16 black-and ... Show synopsis

Category: Young adults Sea (2010) by Heidi R. Kling Still haunted by nightmares of her mothers death, fifteen-year-old Sienna Jones reluctantly travels to Indonesia with her fathers relief team to help tsunami orphans with their post traumatic stress disorder? Something Sienna knows a lot about. Since her mothers plane went missing over the Indian Ocean three years before, Sienna doesnt do anything if it involves the ocean or planes, so this trip is a big step forward Welcome to the ETRC to explore new English language resources!

January is National Staying Healthy Month, Hot Tea Month, National Skating Month, National Mentoring Month, National Thank You Month and National Hobby Month in America. January 1 New Years Day. New Year's Eve is when all the fun and festivities are. We see out the old year and ring in the new. While it is often thought of as a time to drink and be merry, many people take it as an opportunity to eat and be merry. New Years' Day on the other hand, is a time to relax and enjoy the start of a bright and promising new year....a new beginning. It is a time to be with family. January 1 is the first day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. http://www.fathertimes.net/traditions.htm http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Plains/7214/newyear.htm January 3 Humiliation Day. Humiliation Day is not a day to humiliate someone. Rather, it should be viewed as a time to recognize the negativity of humiliating someone or a group of people. http://www.examiner.com/article/humiliation-day-a-day-for-humility http://www.printablecalendar2013.org/humiliation-day.htm January 4 - Trivia Day. Trivia day is a fun day. It is an opportunity for us to share those many little trinkets of knowledge. It doesn't matter how big or how trivial. Dazzle your friends and family with generous portions of trivia today! http://www.holidayinsights.com/history/index.htm http://www.corsinet.com/trivia/ http://www.triviaworld.com/ January 5 - Bird Day, National Bird Day and Migratory Bird Day in USA. National Bird Day was established by bird activists. It calls upon people to recognize the plight of captive birds. It also draws attention to exploitation of birds in the U.S. pet industry. On this day, organizers suggest we reflect upon the conditions of birds held in captivity. Find more about this holiday on the sites http://www.nationalbirdday.org/ http://www.birdday.org/ http://www.gardenersnet.com/birds/statebirds.htm January 6 - Sviaty Vechir, or Holy Evening, is the Ukrainian Christmas Eve. Families celebrate with special food. Hay may be brought into the house to remind those gathered of the manger in which Christ was born. Families wait until the first star appears in the sky before beginning to eat and may attend church services late that night. January 7 - Rizdvo (Christmas) in Ukraine is an annual commemoration of the birth of Jesus Christ and a widely observed holiday. Many old Ukrainian customs, such as fortune telling, singing Christmas carols, cooking traditional dishes and going to church, are connected with the holiday of Christmas. Orthodox Church uses the Julian calendar, which is 13 days behind the Gregorian calendar, adopted in Europe and North America. Thats why Ukrainians celebrate Christmas on January 7. http://ua-traveling.com/en/article/christmas-ukraine http://www.uazone.net/holidays/christmas.html January 14th - The Old Style New Year. The Old New Year or the Orthodox New Year (Ukrainian: ), is an informal traditional Orthodox holiday, celebrated as the start of the New Year by the Julian calendar. In the 20th and 21st centuries, the Old New Year falls on January 14 in the Gregorian calendar, 13 days after its New Year. January 19 Epiphany. Epiphany is celebrated on 19th of January - this is one of the most important Christian holidays. On this day John the Baptist baptized Jesus in the Jordan River. The third Monday of January - Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day is a United States federal holiday marking the birthday of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. It is observed on the third Monday of January each year, which is around the time of King's birthday, January 15. The floating holiday is similar to holidays set under the Uniform Monday Holiday Act, though the act predated the establishment of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day by 15 years. King was the chief spokesman for nonviolent activism in the civil rights movement, which successfully protested racial discrimination in federal and state law. Read more about this day here: http://mlkday.gov/; http://www.biography.com/people/martin-luther-king-jr-9365086.

Inspirational video 1) Let's Talk Institute Fluent English With Neutral Accent Let's Talk YouTube Channel is a convenient way to learn English that combines audio and Video lessons. Its mission is simple: to make learning easier by taking advantage of modern pedagogical principles and the latest web technologies. http://www.youtube.com/user/learnexmumbai?feature=watch Daily Video vocabulary - Free English lessons on YouTube The series of video lessons will teach you a new word everyday. You will learn the correct usage of sentence in context to the word and its meaning. Example sentences are presented at the end to explain you the correct usage of Grammar, which will make you a fluent English speaker. Visit this page daily to learn a new word every day - you will be surprised to see that you are a fluent English speaker - in just a couple of weeks. http://www.youtube.com/channel/SW3RtKQOy0lLE Video Vocab - Business English Vocabulary ESL videos by Business English Pod for learning Business English. Download more video lessons and transcripts for learning Business English Vocabulary at: http://VideoVocab.TV Visit: http://businessenglishpod.com/ to download 100's of Business English lessons. http://www.youtube.com/bizpod/

2) Join the 21 Day Relationship Challenge Every morning, for three weeks, youll get an email with a resolution for you to try at home, as a way to strengthen your bonds with others.The Challenge officially starts on Monday, January 14 (part of the zest of New Years resolution, but with a slight delay so the dust can settle after the holidays). But you can join any time, even long after the start date has passed. http://www.happiness-project.com/happiness_project/2012/12/announcement-join-the-21-dayrelationship-challenge/ Join the challenge here http://happiness-project.us1.list-manage.com/subscribe? u=b4bb6f56200fe4fe93f580bf3&id=d9d7055703

1) Language Guide.org This project is sponsored by Language Guide, a non-profit organization. It aims to develop three types of resources. Pictorial Vocabulary Guides The pictorial vocabulary guide contains image based pages (as well as complementary pages with adjectives, verbs, and expressions. Place your cursor over an object or text to hear it pronounced aloud. When using the pictorial guides it's best to participate in an active way. Guess the word even say it aloud yourself - and let the voice you hear be your friendly tutor that either corrects or confirms your guess. http://www.languageguide.org/english/ http://www.languageguide.org/english/grammar/ 2) LinguaLeo easy way to study English online while playing! http://lingualeo.com/

Christmas Time is finally here, It only comes but once a year. And it's a time to spread good cheer, To those we love and hold so dear. Christmas Time is a time of glee, A time when peace and love run free. A time for those like you and me, To sit beneath the Christmas Tree. Christmas Time is a time of joy, A time to sit back and enjoy. The smile on each girl and boy, As they play with a Christmas Toy. Christmas Time is a time to share, The passing of another year. Christmas Time is a time for song, A time for us to get along. Christmas Time is a time to pray, Put love and kindness on display. Show compassion along the way, Christmas Time should be everyday.

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