Friday, February 28, 2014

Stephanie's Likes and Dislikes

Stephanie talks about some things she likes and some things she dislikes. Accent: General American Gender: Female Speed: Medium Words/Minute: 157 Length: 1:48 Exercise Check your comprehension by taking the test. Just click the link below. ...

Sunday, February 09, 2014

The Weather Changes

The Weather Changes The weather where I live changes. It changes everyday. Some people don't want the climate to change. They want it to stay the same. But not me. I like it when the weather changes. Some days it is hot. The sun is bright. There are no clouds. I play soccer on hot days. I sweat a lot. I come back home from playing soccer. My mom says, "Drink water. You need to drink water when it is hot." So I drink water. Some days it is cloudy....

Wednesday, February 05, 2014

Invitation - Circumcision Reception

Level: English for Junior High School 24-hours online learning This is an example of an invitation for the circumcision reception. Exercise Check your comprehension by doing the test. Just click the link below. Note: This comprehension test is for personal use and protected with user ID and password. You can contact the administrator to get them at elc-solo....

The Bird Park

Level: English for Junior High School 24-hours online learning The Bird Park One of the most interesting places to visit in Singapore is the Bird Park. It is located in the industrial area in Singapore, called Jurong. The bird park is about twelve kilometers from the center of the city, and it's easy to get there by bus or by taxi. It is one of the largest bird parks in the world. The birds are kept in large cages, and there are hundreds of...

Sunday, February 02, 2014

One Hundred Dollars

One Hundred Dollars Leonard James is a homeless man. For him, life is always hard. He is always hungry. His shoes have holes in them. He needs a haircut. His clothes are old and dirty. "What I would do with one hundred dollars!" Leonard says. This is a game he likes to play with himself to take his mind off things. He is walking down the street on a Thursday night. The winter air is cold on his face. "If I had one hundred dollars, I would...