English Teacher Melanie: Reading
There is no way around it – reading is essential for learning English. Reading authentic English sources (not something written by other people learning to speak English) helps you to learn new words and to learn correct English sentence structure.
Repetition is also essential for learning English – the more times you see a word, an expression, or a particular sentence structure, the easier it is to remember!
I write about life in Canada because understanding the lifestyle and culture in a country helps to understand the language!
Canada Fun Facts!
#1 – The southernmost point of Canada is south of the northern Californian border…and Rome, Italy!
#2 – Winnie-the-Pooh was named after a Canadian city!
#3 – The beaver is our national animal…and we eat beaver tails!
#4 – We remember when Alanis Morissette was a teenage dance-pop singer called ‘Alanis’!
#5 – When William becomes King of England, Kate Middleton will also be Queen of Canada!
#6 – Canada Post Helps Santa Answer All His Letters!
#7 – The United States Once Tried to Invade Canada!
Life in Canada . . .
O Canada!
Do All Canadians Speak English and French?
Things to Do in the Snow!
The Olympic Torch Relay
Remembrance Day The Royal Agricultural Winter Fair
Canadian Holidays
Canadian Thanksgiving
Trick or Treat – It’s Halloween!
What is Christmas?
Who is Santa Claus?
Valentine’s Day
Happy St. Patrick’s Day!
It’s Easter Time!
You can also use my listening lessons as reading lessons!
