nedeľa 5. augusta 2018

At the Bakery

ESL / EFL questions:

Where do you usually buy groceries?
What do you usually buy?

Do you buy food at the grocer’s near your home?
Is there a bakery near your home?

Where do you usually buy pastry?
Do you buy sliced bread?

Do you buy rolls or buns?
How often do you buy cakes?

Can you bake a cake?
What is a baker’s dozen?

Is there a butcher’s near your home?
Where do you usually buy meat?

You can post your answers below

At the Butcher’s

ESL / EFL questions:

Where do you usually buy groceries?
What do you usually buy?

Do you buy food at the grocer’s near your home?
Is there a butcher’s near your home?

Where do you usually buy meat?
Do you buy beef?

Do you buy ground beef?
Do you buy pork chops?

What are cold cuts?
What is sirloin?

Where do you buy fruit and vegetables?
Is there a greengrocer’s near your home?

You can post your answers below


sobota 21. júla 2018

Heat

ESL / EFL questions:

How’s the weather today? Is it sunny?
Do you like sunny days?

Is it hot outside?
Is it cloudy or rainy?

Do you like hot weather?
Do you sweat too much?

Is it hot in your home or office?
Is there any fan or air conditioning?

What do you do when it’s too hot?
What do you drink in summer?

Do you drink iced tea?
Do you prefer hot or cold weather?

You can post your answers below

Camping

ESL / EFL questions:

Do you like camping?
Do you like roughing it?

What do you need when you go camping?
Do you need a knife or tent?

Can you sleep in a tent?
Can you cook on an open fire?

Do you like kettle goulash?
Do you like singing by the fire?

Do you barbecue bacon or sausage?
Do you mind insects?

What insect repellent do you use?
Do you like watching the sunset?

You can post your answers below

štvrtok 12. júla 2018

Washing

ESL / EFL questions:

How often do you do laundry?
Where do you wash your clothes?

Do you wash your clothes in a washbasin?
Do you wash your clothes in a washing machine?

Is there a launderette near your home?
How do you wash your clothes?

Do you separate whites from colours?
Do you use fabric conditioner?

What detergent do you use?
Where do you dry your clothes?

Do you hang laundry on the balcony?
Do you iron your clothes?

You can post your answers below

Hobbies

ESL / EFL questions:

What is free time after work or study called? (leisure time)
What is your most favourite hobby?

Do you have a creative hobby?
Do you like singing or drawing?

What hobby did you have as a child?
Can you play an instrument?

Do you keep a pet?
How do you keep fit?

Do you prefer team sports or individual sports?
Do you play football or basketball?

Do you go roller-skating or skateboarding?
What does DIY mean?

You can post your answers below

Holidays

ESL / EFL questions:

Are you looking forward to holidays?
Do you like summer holidays?

What do you usually do during summer holidays?
Do you spend your holiday in the mountains?

Do you spend your holiday by the water (pond, lake, sea)?
Do you go swimming? Do you pick mushrooms?

Did you enjoy your last holiday? Where did you go?
What was the weather like on your holiday?

What was the food like on your holiday?
Did you meet any interesting people?

Do you prefer staying at a hotel or camping?
Of all the places you visited, which would you recommend to your friends?

You can post your answers below

nedeľa 8. júla 2018

Movies

ESL / EFL questions:

When did you last go to the cinema?
What did you go to see?

Did you like the movie?
What was the story about?

Who was the main character?
Who is your favourite actor or actress?

Do you like comedies?
Do you like thrillers?

Do you prefer reading books or watching movies?
Do you prefer watching movies at home or at the cinema?

What is your favourite movie?
What is your favourite movie about? (wildlife, timetravel, relationships)

You can post your answers below

Stress

ESL / EFL questions:

Do you often feel too busy?
What do you worry about?

Do you worry about your relatives or friends?
Do you worry about your job or grades?

Do you think about the same thing over and over?
How do you relieve stress?

Do you like laughing?
Do you do any sport?

Do you listen to music or watch funny videos?
Is learning English stressful?

What are the most stressful jobs? (doctor, nurse, manager, police officer, soldier, truck driver)
What is the most stressful experience you have ever had?

You can post your answers below

Everyday Knowledge

Is a cauliflower a fruit or a vegetable?
a) fruit b) vegetable c) berry

Who was the second president of the Czech Republic?
a) Vaclav Havel b) Vaclav Klaus c) Milos Zeman

Who was the fifth president of the USA?
a) James Madison b) James Monroe c) John Quincy Adams

When was the European Union founded?
a) November 1, 1973 b) November 1, 1983 c) November 1, 1993

How many countries are in the EU?
a) 17 b) 27 c) 28

How many oceans are there in the world?
a) 4 b) 5 c) 6

What is the largest island in the world?
a) Greenland b) Madagascar c) Great Britain

Where is Easter Island?
a) Arctic b) Atlantic c) Pacific

How many stone statues are there?
a) 80 b) 800 c) 8,000

What is the seventh largest country in the world?
a) Brazil b) Australia c) India

What is a nickname for James?
a) Joey b) Jack c) Jim

What was Elvis Presley’s natural hair colour?
a) blonde b) brown c) red

Do you know all the answers?

pondelok 2. júla 2018

Bear

Two boys are out hiking. All of a sudden, a bear starts chasing them.

They climb a tree, but the bear starts climbing up the tree after them.

The first boy gets his sneakers out of his knapsack and starts putting them on.

The second boy says, ‘What are you doing?’

He says, ‘I figure when the bear gets close to us, we’ll jump down and make a run for it.’

The second boy says, ‘Are you crazy? You can’t outrun a bear.’

The first boy says, ‘I don’t have to outrun the bear. I only have to outrun you.’

Tracks

One day three blondes were walking through the woods when they saw some tracks on the ground.

‘They look like bear tracks,’ said the first blonde.

‘No, they look like deer tracks,’ said the second blonde.

‘You’re both wrong, I think they are just dog tracks,’ said the third blonde.

They were still arguing when the train hit them.

piatok 29. júna 2018

London

New York

Everyday Knowledge

Is a lettuce a fruit or a vegetable?
a) fruit b) vegetable c) berry

Who was the first president of the Czech Republic?
a) Vaclav Havel b) Vaclav Klaus c) Milos Zeman

Who was the fourth president of the USA? (George Washington, John Adams, Thomas Jefferson)
a) James Madison b) James Monroe c) John Quincy Adams

What is the official seat of the European Parliament?
a) Paris b) Marseille c) Strasbourg

How many countries are in the EU?
a) 17 b) 27 c) 28

Who wrote the play Hamlet?
a) William Shakespeare b) Mark Twain c) Charles Dickens

How many plays did William Shakespeare write?
a) 27 b) 37 c) 47

What is the speed of sound?
a) 12 kilometres per hour b) 123 kilometres per hour c) 1,236 kilometres per hour

Where is Stonehenge?
a) Scotland b) England c) Ireland

How old is Stonehenge?
a) 500 years b) 5,000 years c) 50,000 years

What is the sixth largest country in the world?
a) Brazil b) Australia c) India

What is a nickname for Robert?
a) Joey b) Jack c) Bob

Do you know all the answers?

Father’s Day

ESL / EFL questions:

When is Father’s Day?
Do you celebrate this day?

Do you give a present to your father?
What present did you give last?

Did you give a tie?
Do you spend this day with your father?

What is your father’s favourite meal?
Can you cook his favourite meal?

Do you take after your father or mother?
Do you get along with your father?

Do you watch football with him?
What is the best advice your father has given you?

You can post your answers below

Leisure Activities

ESL / EFL questions:

What sport do you enjoy?
Why do people devote themselves to sports?

Do they try to improve their health?
Do you go hiking?

Do you go cycling?
Do you have a mountain or road bike?

What sport do you do in summer?
Do you like swimming in a pond, lake or the sea?

Have you ever been diving?
What sport do you do in winter?

Do you go cross-country skiing?
Do you go snowboarding?

You can post your answers below

štvrtok 21. júna 2018

World Oceans Day

ESL / EFL questions:

When is World Oceans Day? (June 8)
What country proposed this annual event?

Are oceans important?
What do the oceans provide?

Do they provide food or transportation?
Is the future of the oceans our responsibility?

How many oceans are there in the world?
What is the largest and deepest ocean?

Do you know any water sports?
Do you like waterskiing or windsurfing?

Would you go skurfing?
Have you ever gone kitesurfing?

You can post your answers below

Books

ESL / EFL questions:

Do you like reading?
Do you prefer reading fiction or non-fiction?

What is your favourite book? What is it about?
Who is your favourite writer?

Do you like detective stories?
Do you like science fiction stories?

What is the longest book you have ever read?
Is there a book that you have read more than once?

What was the last book that you read?
Have you ever read a book and then watched the movie? Which was better?

Do you have a library card? How often do you go to the library?
Do you read magazines or newspapers?

You can post your answers below

Everyday Knowledge

Is a broccoli a fruit or a vegetable?
a) fruit b) vegetable c) berry

Who is the president of the Slovak Republic?
a) Rudolf Schuster b) Ivan Gasparovic c) Andrej Kiska

Who is the president of the USA?
a) George W. Bush b) Barack Obama c) Donald Trump

Who wrote Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland?
a) Lewis Carroll b) Mark Twain c) Charles Dickens

Where does Alice fall?
a) into a river b) into a rabbit hole c) into a ditch

Where is the Statue of Liberty?
a) London b) Paris c) New York

How tall is the Statue of Liberty?
a) 9.3 m b) 93 m c) 193 m

What river flows through London?
a) the Thames b) the Danube c) the Seine

Which place is used as a royal home?
a) Buckingham Palace b) Balmoral c) the Houses of Parliament

How long has Queen Elizabeth been queen?
a) 30 years b) 40 years c) more than 50 years

What is the fifth largest country in the world?
a) the USA b) China c) Brazil

What is a nickname for Joseph?
a) Joey b) Jack c) Bob

Do you know all the answers?

utorok 19. júna 2018

Education

ESL / EFL questions:

Do you think education is important?
What was your favourite subject at school?

Did you like literature?
Did you like maths?

Did you like geography or biology?
What age do children start elementary school?

How long is compulsory education?
What are the most popular secondary schools?

Did you go to grammar school or vocational school?
Would you study at business school or technical school?

Would you study at medical school?
Did you (or are you going to) study at university?

You can post your answers below

Health

ESL / EFL questions:

Do you feel healthy?
Do you eat healthy food?

What healthy food do you eat?
Do you eat unhealthy food?

How often do you exercise?
How often do you go to the doctor?

When were you last ill?
When did you last have a sore throat?

Do you often have a headache?
How often do you have a stomachache?

Did you have chickenpox as a child?
Are you afraid of needles?

You can post your answers below

Everyday Knowledge

Is a cabbage a fruit or a vegetable?
a) fruit b) vegetable c) berry

Who was the third president of the Slovak Republic?
a) Michal Kovac b) Rudolf Schuster c) Ivan Gasparovic

Who was the third president of the USA?
a) George Washington b) John Adams c) Thomas Jefferson

Who is the main character of the novel The Wonderful Wizard of Oz?
a) Juliet b) Dorothy c) Tom

What is her dog’s name?
a) Toto b) Tatu c) Tattoo

What is the capital of France?
a) Paris b) Marseille c) Strasbourg

Where is the Eiffel Tower?
a) London b) Paris c) New York

How tall is the Eiffel Tower?
a) 124 m b) 224 m c) 324 m

Who is the queen of Great Britain?
a) Elizabeth I b) Elizabeth II c) Prince Harry

What are the Queen’s favourite animals?
a) birds b) cats c) dogs

What is the fourth largest country in the world?
a) the USA b) China c) Brazil

What is a nickname for John?
a) Joey b) Jack c) Bob

Do you know all the answers?

pondelok 18. júna 2018

Everyday Knowledge

Is a cucumber a fruit or a vegetable?
a) fruit b) vegetable c) berry

Who was the second president of the Slovak Republic?
a) Michal Kovac b) Rudolf Schuster c) Ivan Gasparovic

Who was the second president of the USA?
a) George Washington b) John Adams c) Thomas Jefferson

What countries border Germany to the east?
a) Poland and the Czech Republic b) Austria and Switzerland

What countries border Germany to the south?
a) Poland and the Czech Republic b) Austria and Switzerland

What is the capital of Austria?
a) Linz b) Salzburg c) Vienna

What is the capital of Switzerland?
a) Bern b) Geneva c) Zurich

How many sides does a triangle have?
a) three b) four c) five

How many sides does a rectangle have?
a) three b) four c) five

What is the third largest country in the world?
a) Russia b) Canada c) the USA

Who was the first man on the Moon?
a) Neil Armstrong b) Louis Armstrong c) Yuri Gagarin

Where is most of the world’s coffee produced?
a) India b) Colombia c) Brazil

Do you know all the answers?

The Internet

ESL / EFL questions:

Do you like surfing the Internet?
What websites do you visit most often?

How often do you check your emails?
Do you have more than one email address?

Do you use Twitter or Skype?
Do you have a Facebook page?

How do you keep in touch with friends?
Do you visit chat rooms?

Do you read news on the Internet?
What is your favourite news site?

Do you listen to music on the Internet?
Do you watch movies on the Internet?

You can post your answers below

Mother’s Day

ESL / EFL questions:

Do you know the origin of Mother’s Day?
When is it celebrated?

Who celebrates this day?
Do you celebrate this day?

Do you spend this day with your mother?
What do children do on this day?

Do they give flowers to their mother?
Do they give presents?

Do they do the household chores?
Should they help their mother only on this day?

Why is Mother’s Day celebrated?
Where did it originate?

You can post your answers below

pondelok 4. júna 2018

Shopping

ESL / EFL questions:

Do you like shopping?
How often do you go shopping?

Do you like window shopping?
Do you shop in supermarkets?

Where do you usually buy food?
Where do you usually buy clothes?

What did you buy last for yourself?
What did you buy last for someone else?

Do you like buying presents?
Are you saving?

How do you usually pay? (cash, by credit card)
If you could buy your parents anything in the world, what would it be?

You can post your answers below

Everyday Knowledge

Is a pumpkin a fruit or a vegetable?
a) fruit b) vegetable c) berry

Who was the first president of the Slovak Republic?
a) Michal Kovac b) Rudolf Schuster c) Ivan Gasparovic

Who was the first president of the USA?
a) George Washington b) John Adams c) Thomas Jefferson

What countries border France to the east?
a) Germany, Switzerland and Italy b) Spain and Andorra

What countries border France to the south?
a) Germany, Switzerland and Italy b) Spain and Andorra

What is the capital of Spain?
a) Barcelona b) Seville c) Madrid

What is the capital of Italy?
a) Rome b) Palermo c) Venice

What river flows through Rome?
a) the Thames b) the Tiber c) the Seine

What is the main ingredient in pasta?
a) sugar b) flour c) flower

What is the second largest country in the world?
a) Russia b) Canada c) the USA

How fast can a bear run? (1 mile = 1609 metres)
a) 15 miles per hour b) 25 miles per hour c) 35 miles per hour

How fast can a person run?
a) 9 miles per hour b) 19 miles per hour c) 29 miles per hour

Do you know all the answers?

Everyday Knowledge

Is an olive a fruit or a vegetable?
a) fruit b) vegetable c) berry

When did Hungary become a member of the EU?
a) in 1994 b) in 2004 c) in 2014

Is Cyprus in the EU?
a) Yes, it is. b) No, it isn’t. c) I don’t know.

What is the capital of Cyprus?
a) Famagusta b) Paphos c) Nicosia

How many people live in Cyprus?
a) 0.12 million b) 1.17 million c) 11.7 million

Who wrote Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland?
a) Lewis Carroll b) Mark Twain c) Charles Dickens

What does Alice see when she is sitting on the bank?
a) a chicken b) a rabbit c) a kangaroo

How many sides does a triangle have?
a) three b) four c) five

How many sides does a square have?
a) three b) four c) five

How many oceans are there in the world?
a) 4 b) 5 c) 6

What is the largest country in the world?
a) Russia b) Canada c) the USA

What is our galaxy called?
a) Kit Kat b) Snickers c) Milky Way

Do you know all the answers?

pondelok 28. mája 2018

The Statue of Liberty

ESL / EFL questions:

Was the Statue of Liberty made in the US?
Where was it made?

Was it a present?
What does the statue look like? Is it a statue of a man holding a book?

What does she hold in her other hand? Is it a torch or a candle?
Does she have a crown?

What does the statue represent?
How tall is it?

What is at the bottom of the statue?
Are there stairs in the statue?

Are there windows in the crown?
Can visitors go up the arm to the statue’s highest point?

You can post your answers below

Everyday Knowledge

Is a watermelon a fruit or a vegetable?
a) fruit b) vegetable c) berry

When did the Czech Republic become a member of the EU?
a) in 1994 b) in 2004 c) in 2014

Is Croatia in the EU?
a) Yes, it is. b) No, it isn’t. c) I don’t know.

What is the capital of Croatia?
a) Zadar b) Zagreb c) Dubrovnik

How many people live in Croatia?
a) 0.43 million b) 4.3 million c) 43 million

Who wrote the novel Oliver Twist?
a) William Shakespeare b) Mark Twain c) Charles Dickens

Who was Oliver Twist?
a) an orphan b) a student c) a thief

What is the London Eye?
a) a square b) a wheel c) a triangle

Where is the London Eye?
a) on the bank b) in the bank c) in the river

What does the word Brexit mean?
a) Brave Exit b) British Exit c) British Exist

What is the tallest animal in the world?
a) a bear b) an elephant c) a giraffe

Who invented the lightbulb?
a) Edison b) Tesla c) Einstein

Do you know all the answers?

Everyday Knowledge

Is an apple a fruit or a vegetable?
a) fruit b) vegetable c) juice

What do you get when you squeeze a lemon?
a) fruit b) vegetable c) juice

When did Slovakia become a member of the EU?
a) in 1994 b) in 2004 c) in 2014

Is Denmark in the EU?
a) Yes, it is. b) No, it isn’t. c) I don’t know.

What is the capital of Denmark?
a) Aalborg b) Kolding c) Copenhagen

How many people live in Denmark?
a) 0.57 million b) 5.7 million c) 57 million

What is the second longest river in Europe?
a) the Thames b) the Danube c) the Seine

Who wrote the novel The Adventures of Tom Sawyer?
a) William Shakespeare b) Mark Twain c) Charles Dickens

Who was Tom Sawyer’s best friend?
a) Sid b) Becky c) Huck

Where do eggs come from?
a) cow b) pig c) hen

What is the highest mountain in the world?
a) Mount Kilimanjaro b) K2 c) Mount Everest

How high is Mount Everest?
a) 4.4 miles b) 5.5 miles c) 6.6 miles

Do you know all the answers?

štvrtok 24. mája 2018

A deep hole

Two men are walking through the woods and come across a big deep hole.

That looks deep,’ says one.

Throw a few pebbles in there and see how deep it is,’ says the other.

They pick up a few pebbles and throw them in and wait, but there is no noise.

That is really deep,’ says one. ‘Throw one of those big rocks down there. That should make a noise.’

They pick up a football-sized rock and toss it into the hole and wait… but again they hear nothing.

They look at each other in amazement.

Hey, over here in the weeds, there’s a rail. When we toss that in, it has to make some noise!’

The two guys drag the heavy rail over to the hole and throw it in. Not a sound comes from the hole.

Suddenly, out of the nearby woods, a goat appears, running like the wind.

It runs towards the two men, then right past them, and suddenly it jumps into the hole.

The two men are astonished with what they’ve just seen.

Then, out of the woods comes a farmer who sees the men and asks, ‘Hey, have you two guys seen my goat out here?’

You bet we did! It ran right past us and jumped straight into this hole!’

No,’ says the farmer, ‘that couldn’t have been mine. My goat was tied to a rail.’

Tv

A blonde went to an electronic store and she asked, How much is this TV?’

The salesman said, ‘Sorry, we don’t sell to blondes.’

The next day she came back as a brunette. She asked the salesman how much the TV was.

He said, ‘Sorry, we don’t sell to blondes.

The next day she came back as a red head and asked the salesman how much the TV was.

He said, ‘Sorry we don’t sell to blondes.’

She replied, ‘I came in here as a brunette and a red head. How do you know I am a blonde?’

Because that is not a TV, it’s a microwave.’

nedeľa 20. mája 2018

New Words

How to learn new words


1. Use a dictionary. Do you know these words?


sea, to spend, hour, yesterday, to travel
midnight, bath, to agree, tomorrow, to earn


2. Read the definitions. Can you match the new words with their meaning?


sixty minutes
the salt water that covers most of the earth’s surface
to use money to pay for something
to go on a journey or visit different places
the day before today

to have the same opinion as someone else
a long deep container that you fill with water and wash yourself in
to get money for work that you do
twelve o’clock at night
the day after today


3. Write your own sentences. Try to use the new words in sentences.


Our examples:

We went to the sea on holiday.
I spend money on books.
He was waiting for an hour.
She called me yesterday.
I like travelling.

The phone rang at midnight.
I'm going to have a bath.
Do you agree?
I'll call my parents tomorrow.
They need to earn more money.


You can post your own sentences in the comment section below.

streda 9. mája 2018

How to learn new words

How to learn new English words


Learning new words is a very important part of learning a language. Many students struggle with learning and remembering new words. Sometimes a student knows a word, but cannot use it in a sentence correctly.

If you are having trouble remembering and using new English words, you can try our three easy steps. These three steps may help you build your vocabulary and improve your speaking skills.


1. Use a dictionary

When you hear or see a new word, write it down in a paper notebook or on a laptop. Find out the meaning of the word in your language. Use a dictionary either an old fashioned paper one or an online one.

You can use dictionary websites like ldoceonline.com or dictionary.cambridge.org. You will find useful information about words, their definitions, examples of how to use them and much more.

Our new words:

snow, tea, identity card, interpreter, afternoon
town, sandwich, upstairs, to clean, news


2. Read the definitions

When you know the meaning of the new word, read the dictionary definition and examples of use. Compare the meaning of the word in your language and the definition or definitions in English. Is there any difference?

Parts of definitions:

a card with your name, date of birth, and photograph on it
soft white pieces of frozen water that fall from the sky
a drink made by pouring boiling water onto the dried leaves
the part of the day after the morning and before the evening
someone whose job is to translate from one language into another

a place that is larger than a village but smaller than a city
information about something that has happened recently
on an upper floor in a building
two pieces of bread with cheese, meat, and vegetables between them
to remove dirt from something

They are not in order. Can you match the new words with their meaning?


3. Write your own sentences

Try to use the new word in a sentence. Read example sentences in your dictionary. Try to make sentences using new words and the words you already know. Check if your sentences are correct.

You can use Google to check your sentences. Put the sentence in quotes into the search box. For example: "It is raining." When you find a lot of results, your sentence is probably correct.

Our sentences:

It has been raining all day. I drink tea every morning. He forgot his ID at home. She works as an interpreter. I will call you in the afternoon. There are a lot of beautiful towns in our country. I had a sandwich for lunch. Children are playing in their room upstairs. He needs to clean his desk. She told us good news.


Write down your sentences in your notebook or phone. When you find a new word, repeat these three steps. Go through your notes regularly. These three steps can help you build your vocabulary and improve your reading and writing. 

When you use the correct sentences in your conversations, you will also improve your speaking skills. You can post your own sentences in the comment section below. 


Sources used:

bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/guarani/course/english-you-need/unit-5/session-1
britishcouncil.org/voices-magazine/ten-ways-learn-new-words-language-learner
lingholic.com/how-to-remember-words-when-learning-a-language/

magoosh.com/toefl/2014/12-fun-ways-to-learn-and-remember-new-english-vocabulary/
fluentu.com/blog/english/best-way-to-learn-english-vocabulary/
esl.fis.edu/learners/advice/vocab.htm

New Words

How to learn new words


1. Use a dictionary. Do you know these words?


phone, computer, knife, bread, fridge
keyboard, mouse, notebook, word, password


2. Read the definitions. Can you match the new words with their meaning?


an electrical kitchen equipment, used for keeping food cool
a common food made from flour
an object for cutting bread
an electronic equipment that you use for speaking to someone in another place
a machine that stores information in electronic form

a small computer that you can carry with you
a panel of keys
a device that is used to move a cursor on the computer screen
a group of letters
a secret group of letters or numbers


3. Write your own sentences. Try to use the new words in sentences.


Our examples:

His phone rings.
I use my computer every day.
She takes a knife and cuts onions.
He cuts a slice of bread.
I put milk in the fridge.

I put my hands on the keyboard.
The cat is chasing a mouse.
She turns on her notebook.
What does the word mean?
He can't remember his password.


You can post your own sentences in the comment section below.

Food and Meals

ESL / EFL questions:

What is your favourite food?
Is there any food that you wouldn’t eat as a child?

Do you eat in a healthy way?
How often should you eat?

Do you overeat?
Do you exercise in the morning?

What is good for your digestion?
When does your stomach start working?

Do you buy fresh pastries in the morning?
Do you buy dairy products?

What should every meal include?
Do you like poultry or fish?

You can post your answers below

pondelok 7. mája 2018

Everyday Knowledge

Is a carrot a fruit or a vegetable?
a) fruit b) vegetable c) juice

What do you get when you squeeze an orange?
a) fruit b) vegetable c) juice

When was the European Union founded?
a) November 1, 1973 b) November 1, 1983 c) November 1, 1993

Is Norway in the EU?
a) Yes, it is. b) No, it isn’t. c) I don’t know.

What is the capital of Norway?
a) Oslo b) Bergen c) Sarpsborg

How many people live in Norway?
a) 0.52 million b) 5.2 million c) 52 million

Who wrote the novel The Adventures of Tom Sawyer?
a) William Shakespeare b) Mark Twain c) Charles Dickens

Who is Tom Sawyer’s aunt?
a) Uncle Henry b) Aunt Em c) Aunt Polly

When was Mark Twain born?
a) in 1635 b) in 1735 c) in 1835

When is the shortest day of the year?
a) September 21st b) December 21st c) June 21st

What does CGI mean?
a) computer generated idea b) computer generated information c) computer generated imagery

What was the first CGI animated movie?
a) Toy Story b) Shrek c) Frozen

Do you know all the answers?

Everyday Knowledge

Where do peas grow?
a) on a tree b) on a plant c) in the ground

Where do lemons grow?
a) on a tree b) on a plant c) in the ground

How many countries are in the EU?
a) 17 b) 27 c) 28

Is Bulgaria in the EU?
a) Yes, it is. b) No, it isn’t. c) I don’t know.

What is the capital of Bulgaria?
a) Varna b) Plovdiv c) Sofia

How many people live in Sofia?
a) 1.26 million b) 2.26 million c) 3.26 million

Which planet is nearest to the sun?
a) Mercury b) Mars c) Jupiter

What is the name of the Roman god of war?
a) Mercury b) Mars c) Jupiter

Where is the Leaning Tower of Pisa?
a) in Spain b) in Italy c) in France

Why is the tower leaning?
a) it is too tall b) it is too wide c) it is too heavy

What does SMS mean?
a) secret message service b) send me something c) short message service

When was the first text message sent?
a) in April of 1992 b) in May of 1992 c) in December of 1992

Do you know all the answers?

Scotland

ESL / EFL questions:

Where is Scotland?
Does it border England to the south?

How many people live there?
What is the capital of Scotland?

What is the largest city?
Are there any mountains in Scotland?

What is the highest mountain?
How many islands are there?

What does the word ‘loch’ mean?
Do you think the Loch Ness monster exists?

Do you like Scotch whiskey?
Would you wear a kilt?

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sobota 5. mája 2018

Everyday Knowledge

Where do peppers grow?
a) on a tree b) on a plant c) in the ground

Where do radishes grow?
a) on a tree b) on a plant c) in the ground

What is the official seat of the European Parliament?
a) Paris b) Marseille c) Strasbourg

Is Belgium in the EU?
a) Yes, it is. b) No, it isn’t. c) I don’t know.

What is the capital of Belgium?
a) Antwerp b) Brussels c) Ghent

How many people live in Brussels?
a) 1.2 million b) 2.2 million c) 3.2 million

Who wrote the play Romeo and Juliet?
a) William Shakespeare b) Mark Twain c) Charles Dickens

What is Romeo’s family name?
a) Verona b) Capulet c) Montague

What is the largest island in the world?
a) Greenland b) Madagascar c) Great Britain

What is the fourth largest island in the world?
a) Greenland b) Madagascar c) Great Britain

How many colours are in a rainbow?
a) seven b) eight c) nine

What animal walks sideways?
a) horses b) penguins c) crabs

Do you know all the answers?

Everyday Knowledge

Where do tomatoes grow?
a) on a tree b) on a plant c) in the ground

Where do oranges grow?
a) on a tree b) on a plant c) in the ground

How many countries are in the EU?
a) 17 b) 27 c) 28

Is Austria in the EU?
a) Yes, it is. b) No, it isn’t. c) I don’t know.

What is the capital of Austria?
a) Linz b) Salzburg c) Vienna

How many people live in Vienna?
a) 1.8 million b) 2.8 million c) 3.8 million

What river flows through Rome?
a) the Thames b) the Seine c) the Tiber

Who painted The Last Supper?
a) Vincent van Gogh b) Paul Gauguin c) Leonardo da Vinci

What countries border the Czech Republic?
a) Poland, Hungary, Germany and Austria b) Poland, Slovakia, Germany and Austria

What country does not border the Czech Republic?
a) Slovakia b) Austria c) Hungary

What animal does pork come from?
a) cow b) pig c) chicken

How many stomachs does an ant have?
a) one b) two c) three

Do you know all the answers?

pondelok 30. apríla 2018

My Daily Schedule

ESL / EFL questions:

When do your classes begin? When do you start work?
Do you tend to arrive late?

Where do you change your shoes? (locker room)
What is/was your favourite subject?

Do/Did you like maths or physics?
Do you like solving equations?

Do/Did you like Slovak language lessons?
Who is your favourite writer?

Do you prefer poetry or prose?
Do you know any English writers?

What time do you have a break?
What do you do after school (work)?

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Everyday Knowledge

Where do onions grow?
a) on a tree b) on a plant c) in the ground

Where do plums grow?
a) on a tree b) on a plant c) in the ground

Where were the eighth Olympic Games held?
a) in Germany b) in Belgium c) in France

When were the eighth Olympic Games held?
a) in 1916 b) in 1920 c) in 1924

What is the capital of France?
a) Paris b) Marseille c) Strasbourg

What is the official seat of the European Parliament?
a) Paris b) Marseille c) Strasbourg

What is the capital of Egypt?
a) Cairo b) Giza c) Luxor

Where is the Great Pyramid?
a) Cairo b) Giza c) Luxor

How tall is the Great Pyramid?
a) 1.39 m b) 13.9 m c) 139 m

How long can a camel last without water?
a) six days b) six weeks c) six months

How long can a person last without water?
a) a day b) a week c) a month

Where was paper invented?
a) in China b) in Egypt c) in England

Do you know all the answers?

nedeľa 29. apríla 2018

Slovakia

ESL / EFL questions:

Where is Slovakia?
Is it in Western Europe?

How many people live there?
Are there any mountains in Slovakia?

What is the highest mountain?
What is the highest peak?

When did you last visit the High Tatras?
Are there any caves in Slovakia?

Do you like visiting caves?
What is the oldest ice cave in Europe?

Where is the largest wooden altar in the world?
What is the largest medieval castle in Central Europe?

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nedeľa 22. apríla 2018

Everyday Knowledge

Where do beets grow?
a) on a tree b) on a plant c) in the ground

Where do tangerines grow?
a) on a tree b) on a plant c) in the ground

Where were the seventh Olympic Games held?
a) in Sweden b) in Germany c) in Belgium

When were the seventh Olympic Games held?
a) in 1912 b) in 1916 c) in 1920

What is the capital of Belgium?
a) Antwerp b) Brussels c) Ghent

What is the capital of Sweden?
a) Stockholm b) Gothenburg c) Helsingborg

Who is the main character of the novel The Wonderful Wizard of Oz?
a) Juliet b) Dorothy c) Tom

What is her dog’s name?
a) Toto b) Tatu c) Tattoo

Who painted The Starry Night?
a) Vincent van Gogh b) Paul Gauguin c) Leonardo da Vinci

How long does it take for the sun's rays to reach Earth?
a) 8 seconds b) 8 minutes c) 8 hours

How fast can a tiger run?
a) 15 miles per hour b) 25 miles per hour c) 35 miles per hour

How fast can a chicken run?
a) 9 miles per hour b) 19 miles per hour c) 29 miles per hour

Do you know all the answers?

nedeľa 15. apríla 2018

Everyday Knowledge

Where do potatoes grow?
a) on a tree b) on a plant c) in the ground

Where do pears grow?
a) on a tree b) on a plant c) in the ground

Where were the fifth Olympic Games held?
a) in England b) in Sweden c) in Germany

When were the fifth Olympic Games held?
a) in 1908 b) in 1912 c) in 1916

What is the capital of Sweden?
a) Stockholm b) Gothenburg c) Helsingborg

What is the capital of Germany?
a) Hamburg b) Frankfurt c) Berlin

Who wrote the novel Great Expectations?
a) William Shakespeare b) Mark Twain c) Charles Dickens

When was Charles Dickens born?
a) in 1612 b) in 1712 c) in 1812

What animal does beef come from?
a) cow b) pig c) chicken

Who invented the telephone?
a) Alexander Doorbell b) Alexander Bell c) Alexander the Great

What is the highest mountain in the world?
a) Mount Kilimanjaro b) K2 c) Mount Everest

Where did LEGO originate?
a) Denmark b) Sweden c) Norway

Do you know all the answers?

Earth Day

ESL / EFL questions:

When is Earth Day celebrated? (April 22)
Why is it celebrated?

Do you think about how to protect the earth?
Do we need to protect the earth’s air, soil, and water?

When was the first Earth Day event? (1970)
When did it become an international event? (1990)

Who damages the planet?
Do plants or animals damage our planet?

Do humans damage the planet?
Do you know any environmental issues? (global warming, pollution, deforestation)

What do you do to protect the earth?
Do you recycle?

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piatok 13. apríla 2018

Everyday Knowledge

Where do pineapples grow?
a) on a tree b) on a plant c) in the ground

Where do apples grow?
a) on a tree b) on a plant c) in the ground

Where were the fourth Olympic Games held?
a) in France b) in the USA c) in England

When were the fourth Olympic Games held?
a) in 1900 b) in 1904 c) in 1908

Who wrote the novel A Christmas Carol?
a) William Shakespeare b) Mark Twain c) Charles Dickens

Why did Charles Dickens write A Christmas Carol?
a) he needed money b) he had a rich uncle c) he had a rich neighbour

What is the name of the Greek god of the sky?
a) Zeus b) Apollo c) Aphrodite

Where was the Statue of Zeus?
a) Olympia b) Heraklion c) Athens

What is the capital of Greece?
a) Olympia b) Heraklion c) Athens

What is the capital of Spain?
a) Barcelona b) Seville c) Madrid

What is the longest river in the world?
a) the Amazon b) the Nile c) the Mississippi

How many times does a person blink in a day?
a) 1000 times a day b) 6000 times a day c) 16,000 times a day

Do you know all the answers?

Occupation

ESL / EFL questions:

What is your dream job?
What do you think is more important in a job, money or happiness?

Do you like your current job?
Do you work full-time or part-time?

Do you know any cobbler?
Who grounds flour from grain? (miller)

Who feeds animals in the woods?
Would you work as a cook?

What does a confectioner do?
Who assists a doctor?

Would you rather work for a big company or have your small business?
Would you rather work at a bank or school?

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nedeľa 8. apríla 2018

Everyday Knowledge

Where do carrots grow?
a) on a tree b) on a plant c) in the ground

Where do coconuts grow?
a) on a palm tree b) on a plant c) in the ground

Where were the third Olympic Games held?
a) in Greece b) in France c) in the USA

When were the third Olympic Games held?
a) in 1896 b) in 1900 c) in 1904

Who wrote the play Hamlet?
a) William Shakespeare b) Mark Twain c) Charles Dickens

How many plays did William Shakespeare write?
a) 27 b) 37 c) 47

What is the name of the Roman god of war?
a) Mercury b) Mars c) Jupiter

What is the capital of Italy?
a) Rome b) Palermo c) Venice

Where is the Eiffel Tower?
a) London b) Paris c) New York

How tall is the Eiffel Tower?
a) 124 m b) 224 m c) 324 m

What percentage of our brain do we use?
a) less than 1% b) more than 10% c) less than 10%

What is said to be the best medicine?
a) love b) laughter c) lunch

Do you know all the answers?

London

ESL / EFL questions:

What is a landmark?
Do you know any landmarks?

How many landmarks are in London?
What is Tower Bridge?

Where is it?
How many towers does it have?

What is Big Ben?
Is it a clock?

Where is the London Eye?
Is it a wheel?

When was it built?
What is London's biggest square? (Trafalgar Square)

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štvrtok 5. apríla 2018

Everyday Knowledge

Is an onion a fruit or a vegetable?
a) fruit b) vegetable c) juice

Where were the second Olympic Games held?
a) in France b) in Greece c) in Italy

When were the second Olympic Games held?
a) in 1700 b) in 1800 c) in 1900

Who wrote the play Romeo and Juliet?
a) William Shakespeare b) Mark Twain c) Charles Dickens

When was William Shakespeare born?
a) in 1464 b) in 1564 c) in 1664

When did the First World War begin?
a) in 1914 b) in 1924 c) in 1934

When did the First World War end?
a) in 1908 b) in 1918 c) in 1928

What is the capital of Canada?
a) Ottawa b) Edmonton c) Toronto

What river flows through Paris?
a) the Thames b) the Danube c) the Seine

How much water do you need to drink a day?
a) 1 glass b) 2 glasses c) 8 glasses

How much of Earth’s surface is sea?
a) 61% b) 71% c) 81%

What is the largest island in the world?
a) Greenland b) Madagascar c) Great Britain

Do you know all the answers?

At a hotel

ESL / EFL questions:

Do you prefer staying at a hotel or camping?
How often do you stay at hotels?

Do you stay at hotels for work or pleasure?
Have you ever worked at a hotel?

How many hotels are in your town?
Would you recommend any of them?

Do you prefer to stay at hotels in a city or countryside?
What’s the best hotel you’ve ever stayed in?

What’s the worst hotel you’ve stayed in?
Would you prefer to stay at a hotel in the mountains or at the beach?

When choosing a hotel what is most important for you? (price, comfort, place, service, food...)
When you stay at a hotel, do you choose full board (breakfast+lunch+dinner) or half board?

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ESL / EFL Difference

The difference between ESL and EFL:

ESL = English as a Second Language
EFL = English as a Foreign Language

An ESL classroom is one in which English is the primary national language (the United States). An EFL classroom is one in which English is not the native language (European countries).

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streda 4. apríla 2018

April Fools’ Day

When is April Fools’ Day?
Do you like this day?

What do people usually do on this day?
Do you play tricks on this day?

What tricks do you play?
Do you put salt in the sugar bowl?

Do you change the time on the clock?
Do you tell anyone their shoelaces are untied?

Have you ever been tricked?
Are you angry if someone plays a trick on you?

What was your best trick?
What was celebrated on April 1 before 1564?

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utorok 3. apríla 2018

Everyday Knowledge

Is a tomato a fruit or a vegetable?
a) fruit b) vegetable c) liquid

Where were the first Olympic Games held?
a) in China b) in Greece c) in France

When were the first Olympic Games held?
a) in 1796 b) in 1896 c) in 1996

Who wrote the novel Oliver Twist?
a) William Shakespeare b) Mark Twain c) Charles Dickens

Who is the main character of the novel The Wonderful Wizard of Oz?
a) Juliet b) Dorothy c) Tom

When did the Second World War begin?
a) in 1929 b) in 1939 c) in 1949

When did the Second World War end?
a) in 1925 b) in 1935 c) in 1945

Who is the queen of Great Britain?
a) Elizabeth I b) Elizabeth II c) Prince Harry

What river flows through London?
a) the Thames b) the Danube c) the Seine

What is the capital of Australia?
a) Sydney b) Canberra c) Melbourne

Where does the sun rise?
a) in the east b) in the west c) in the north

Is the Great Wall of China visible from space?
a) Yes, it is. b) No, it isn’t. c) I don’t know.

Do you know all the answers?

pondelok 2. apríla 2018

Easter

ESL / EFL questions:

When is Easter?
Is it a holiday?

Who celebrates this holiday?
Do you consider it an important holiday?

What do people do during this holiday?
Do you celebrate Easter?

Do you go to church during this holiday?
Do you dye eggs in your family?

Are bunnies and eggs symbols of Easter?
Do you know any other symbols?

What meaning do they have?
What do you do on Easter Monday?

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sobota 31. marca 2018

Family

How many members are in your family?
Do you have any siblings?

How many brothers or sisters do you have?
Who is your immediate family? (mother, father, sister, brother)

Who is your extended family? (aunt, uncle, cousin, niece, nephew)
Who is the head of your family?

When does your family get together?
Do you have dinner together?

Do you meet at Christmas or Easter?
Are / Were your parents strict?

What should parents teach their children?
What are the duties of children?

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