Author name: Derek Haines

Derek Haines is an author of a number of books, however, he spends most of his time blogging, making technology go wrong, and being a rather senior ESL English teacher. Born in Australia, but now living in Switzerland with his wife and his black Cocker Spaniel, he spends most of his time trying to make technology work again, after inadvertently breaking it. It's a painful process, yet such an effective self-study method to acquire new technology skills. As a writer - I can change adroitly into the first person, and say that I love what I do and where I live, and also, that I am a Douglas Adams fanatic, bordering on a tragic. So much so, that by some spooky coincidence, my street address is 42. That’s better than just owning a few towels. I also, quite like commas. The Oxford type or otherwise. As an ESL teacher, I am a firm believer in the Direct Method, which means that I like my students to do all the hard work and not me. Most of all, I enjoy life and gladly take each breath as it comes.

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33 Graded ESL EFL Free Listening Audio Tracks – Graded Levels

There are 33 graded ESL listening tracks in this package. I have used these listening audio files for years because they are so easy to use at any time, and are graded from beginner to advanced. They allow two skills to be put to use at the same time – listening comprehension and good old […]

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Free ESL Lesson – Human Body Parts Vocabulary – Basic

Body Parts Vocabulary A simple vocabulary activity for beginners to help them learn basic body parts vocabulary by connecting the word list to front and back outline diagrams of the human body. Once this exercise is completed, students can practice by pointing to parts of their body and have other students remember the body part word. It

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Free ESL Lesson Plan – Lesson Plan Topics For Beginners

Skills Check List For Absolute Beginners While most beginners usually have some knowledge of English, it’s always worth making sure that the basics are covered fully. The attached download is a 20 point check list of skills, basic grammar points and ‘Can Do’ priorities that all beginners need, as well as another list for the

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