A present for you

This flower is a gift for all Michigan students. I will continue with this blog because you all inspire me to do so.

I created this blog for one private student I had last year and now I would love to prepare and update this blog for YOU!! So just let me know which parts of the exam you would like to practise and I will prepare it for you.

Warm regards

Miss Jennifer

Merry Christmas

Dear ECCE students,

I wish you a Merry Christmas and I hope that all your dreams come true.

It is wonderful to share and learn from you all.
Warm Regards
Miss Jennifer

Common Errors

Take a look at the following sentences and spot the mistake.

- She is no longer capable to do her job properly.

-This type of job requires special capacities.

- Her blue eyes and long blond hair captured him.

-I went into the car and turned on the engine.

-She got out from the car and apologized.

-These children need a special care and attention.

-Some women stay at home to take care after the children.

-After ten years as a taxi driver, he decided it was time to change his career.

-Be careful to water the African violets regularly.

Connectors

Why are connectors important for your test?

• To improve your writing
• To speak better

Take a look at the following links and memorize the first set of connectors like that you start using them inmediately.

Sentence Connectors
Addition, Opposition, Cause and Effect, Comparison, Contracts and Condition.

A brief explanation of conjuctions

English and Spanish list of Connectors

Logical Connectors
A short exercise where you have to use connectors

Listening sites

Below you will find a list of great listening sites. Happy listening!!

Audio for ESL you listen and read along

English as a 2nd language English Listening Skills and Activities-Effective Listening Practice

World English Listening to radios

ESL Lab Can find easy, medium and difficult listening with adult and children´t voice

Practice Tests

I found some free Michigan Practice Tests. Try to do them and then watch the Youtube video.

Multiple choice
Michigan Test Practice Tests
Grammar Test
Sample tests

Take a look at the following video and post a comment about it!!

Main Examinations Chart

Let´s review some important points of the ECCE Examination.

In this chart on the Main Examinations of English as a Foreign Language you will clearly understand all the different sections of the exam and you can also compare them with other International exams.

This exam is also called The Michigan Advantage but don´t panic because it has the same level as the First Certificate in English given by Cambridge ESOL.

Today we will focus on Grammar, Vocabulary and Reading (GVR) a section of 80 minutes.
There are many great sites where you can enhance your learning. Let´s take a look at some of them:

Grammar:

• Guide to Grammar and Writing The Guide to Grammar and Writing is sponsored by the Capital Community College Foundation, a nonprofit 501 c-3 organization that supports scholarships, faculty development, and curriculum innovation
• Grammar Now Has a great section of Resources really worth taking a look at it.
• Guide to Grammar and Style Theory on Grammar