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Dee’s English Lessons
by Dee’s English Lessons
Greetings from teacher Dee. I am welcoming everyone on board. I am teacher Dee and I am an ESL teacher, corporate trainer and I am based in Shanghai, China. I have been teaching English since 1998 and I have helped hundreds of students and adults learning English for different purposes. I have taught English as a second language to French speaking learners, Japanese speaking learners, Korean speaking learners, Chinese speaking learners and Russian speaking learners. It is my pleasure to help you improve your English skills. Email: f-writers (at) hotmail (dot) com. Wechat ID: DeeNTee
Episodes
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Episode 199
Presenting my newly published book for IELTS candidates. IELTS Speaking Test Guide. The book can found online at this link.
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Episode 198
This episode focuses on a presentation of how to use the newly published book Foundation English Vocabulary Workbook by D. Nkwetato Tamonkia. You can get book online at this link https://www.google.com.hk/search?client=firefox-b-d&q=Foundation+English+Vocabulary+Workbook+by+D.+Nkwetato+Tamonkia
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Episode 197
Resuming podcasting after a break of several months to focus on the publishing of three books for English learning. The books are now available online on all major book platforms, Amazon, Barnes and Noble, Kobo, Apple Books, etc. You can search for the books by the following Author name: D....
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Episode 196
Resurfacing after a long period away working on a book publishing project. Introducing new features for upcoming podcast episodes - interviews with people in different settings.
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Episode 195
IELTS - Task 2 Writing marking criteria: How do examiners score task 2 essays: 1. Task Achievement (TA) score / 9 2. Coherence and Cohesion (CC) score / 9 3. Lexical Resource (LR) score / 9 4. Grammatical Range and Accuracy (GRA) score / 9 They add the four scores and divide by 4 to obtain your...
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Episode 194
Paying attention to time when taking English tests. Preparing for English tests: Using a stopwatch to time each task to make sure it can be done on time in the actual test. Case study: IELTS. Speaking: Answering questions in 30seconds, 2minutes and 1minute. Writing: Finishing two writing tasks in...
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Episode 193
Answering questions from listeners about English language learning goals. How can learners set goals to improve their English? Teacher Dee recommends the four boxes approach. First make four boxes representing the four major language skills: Reading, Listening, Writing and Speaking. Then under…
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Episode 192
Vocabulary Series: Human Rights and various subcategories of Human Rights such as: => Women's Rights => Children's Rights => Workers' Rights => Handicapped Persons' Rights => Animals' Rights
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Episode 191
First episode of the year 2023. Introducing a new series: Vocabulary: Replacing words that have general meanings with words with more specific meanings for better comprehension. Here is the link to download the files containing 40 seafood words and pictures. Click here to download.
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Episode 190
Series on IELTS Speaking continues. Theme: Sports. Focus: Footbal. VOCABULARY FOCUS: 1. An assist 2. Crossbar 3. Free kick 4. Goalkeeper / Goalie 5. Header 6. Kickoff 7. Linesman 8. Referee 9 Attackers. 10 Midfielders. 11. Defenders. 12. Wingers. 13. Sweeper. 14. Penalty. 15. To be booked. 16....
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Episode 189
Series focused on IELTS practice continues with the theme The Internet. Common vocabulary: To get online / offline, to surf the internet, to browse websites, to upload / download materials, to chat, shop, learn online, cyberspace, cyber crime, cyber criminals, cyber security, cyber bullying,...
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Episode 188
Series on typical IELTS questions continues: Focus on Part 3 Speaking. General introduction to Part 3 speaking questions. Sample questions discussed: 1. What is your opinion about school club activities? 2. Do you think school club activities should be compulsory or optional? 3. What do you think...
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Episode 187
Academic IELTS: Part 2 Speaking Practice: Theme: Talking about school. Topic 1: Describe your school campus. You should - Say where it is found - Say how big it is - Say what natural elements can be found And suggest what you think can be done to make the campus better. Topic 2: Describe an...
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Episode 186
Common topics in IELTS Speaking Part 1: Talking about school subects: 1. What subjects do you study at school? 2. What's your favorite subject? 3. What's your worst subject? 4. What's your major? 5. Why did you choose to study that major? You can send in your voice messages using the link below....
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Episode 185
Introducing a new series of episodes: Topic: Standardized English tests (IELTS, TOEFL and SAT). Objective: To get students on summer holidays preparing for those tests to be familiar with the sort of questions to expect.
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Episode 184
Resumption episode after the 3months lock down due to COVID-19 resurgence in Shanghai.Sharing the experience of life under lock down in Shanghai.
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Episode 183
Wrapping up series on Job Hunting: Reviewing previous parts discussed. Last part: Questions interviewees can and can't ask interviewers: 1. Does your company have branches in other parts of the city, in other cities, in other countries? 2. If hired when are we expected to start work? Immediately…
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Episode 182
Series on Job Hunting continues... Part 3: Challenging interview questions. Case questions: What's your salary expectation? This is what we pay for this position, is that okay for you?
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Episode 181
Series on Job Hunting continues: Part 3: Common challenging interview questions: Case questions: Why did you leave your previous company? Why do you want to leave your current job? Why do you think our company is suitable for you?
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Episode 180
Series on Job Hunting continues: Part 3. Typical job interview questions to prepare for. Typical question 2: What are your strengths and weaknesses? Discussing some more examples of strengths and weaknesses. Strengths: Dedicated, creative, flexible, resourceful, problem-solving skills, ability to...
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Episode 179
Series on Job Hunting continues: Part three: Preparing to answer typical interview questions. Standard question 2. What are your strengths and weaknesses? To prepare for this question, work with a friend who knows you well and has worked with you to make a short list of about 5 strengths and 5...
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Episode 178
Series on Job Interviews continues: Part 3: Answering actual interview questions: Typical interview questions. 1. Tell me about yourself. Using the three-dimensional approach to answer.
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Episode 177
Series on Job Hunting continues. Third part: Preparing for Job Interview. Knowing your CV. Knowing the company you intend to work for. Knowing what kind of interview it is. Hide your desperation for the job.
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Episode 176
Series on Job Hunting continues. Second part: Editing, polishing and proofreading a CV. Things you should do and things you shouldn't do. Contextualizing your CV.
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Episode 175
Series on Job hunting continues: Second part: Updating your CV. Editing the key parts of your CV: Personal Summary, Personal Information, Work Experience, Education, Other skills.
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Episode 174
Series on Job Hunting continues: Second part of Understanding Job Ads. 7. Understanding and making good use of the contact information found on a job ad. 8. Company background check. 9. Pay / Benefits. 10. Job scams and headhunters.
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Episode 173
New series continued: Understanding Job ads: Part 1. Things to pay attention to when reading job ads: 1. Date of posting 2. Deadlines for applications. 3. Is it a specific position or a general call? 4. Job description: Can you handle the workload? 5. Job requirements. 6. Eligibility.
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Episode 172
Introducing a New series: English for interviews. Understanding job ads. Preparing a CV and cover letter. Preparing for interviews. Ask and answering questions correctly at interviews.
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Episode 171
Special guest speaker Natasha V. Broodie talks about herself, her book Give Me Tea, Please, her book tour and tips for language learners. Her book is available on Amazon. Just type her name or the title of the book.
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Episode 170
Answering questions from listeners: How to improve vocabulary and online lessons.
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Episode 169
Welcoming new listeners to the platform. Things you should do and shouldn't do on the eve of the day of your test and just moments before your test.
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Episode 168
How to build your confidence and improve your reading skills. Recommended reading series: Common Core Standards Series Smart Reading by Wayne Everett
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Episode 167
Final tips on IELTS reading and end of series on IELTS.
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Episode 166
Series on IELTS continues: Introducing the reading test format. How to get sample reading materials and practice reading with timing.
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Episode 165
IELTS series continues: Focus on listening. The score range from 4 to 9. Making good use of the time given to read the questions very well in order to easily spot answers in the audio.
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Episode 164
Series on IELTS continues: Introducing the listening section. Format of the listening test and mistakes to avoid.
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Episode 163
Series on IELTS continues. Wrapping up discussions on Writing Tasks 1 & 2. Reviewing essential tips.
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Episode 162
Series on IELTS continues. Focus on IELTS Task 2 Writing. Making an essay plan. 5-paragraph essay style recommended. Focus on the kind of content you can prepare and make good use of in task two essay writing. 1. Writing about the origins of something. For example: The origins of certain customs…
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Episode 161
Series on IELTS continues. Focus on Task 2 writing. Introducing major differences between Task 1 and Task 2 writing. Slight differences between Task 2 Academic writing and General Training.
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Episode 160
Series on IELTS continues: Focus on 6 details that matter: 1. Minimum number of words required. 2. Clear handwriting 3. Using capital letters properly. 4. Avoiding short forms and contractions. 5. Proper punctuation. 6. Proper paragraphing
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Episode 159
Series on IELTS continued: Focus on Writing; Introducing Task 1 writing for General Training IELTS. Three kinds of letters to prepare for.
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Episode 158
Series on IELTS continued. Focus on Task 1 writing (Academic IELTS). Discussing the standard 4-paragraph structure of writing about a diagram. Introduction, Overview, Details1, Details2.
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Episode 157
Series on IELTS continues. Wrapping up discussions on the speaking part of the test. Introducing the writing part of the test. Task 1 and Task 2 writing preview.
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Episode 156
Series on IELTS continued. Focus on Part 3 speaking. Looking at examples of questions and how they relate to a part 2 topic on electronic items. How to give your opinion on something and justify with examples.
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Episode 155
Series on IELTS continued. Focus on Speaking Part 3. Discussing the general nature of part 3 questions and key talking points to prepare about expressing opinions on particular topics. 1. The origin of something 2. The causes of something 3. The types of something 4. The advantages and...
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Episode 154
Series on IELTS continued: Focus on Part 2 Speaking. Looking at some examples of Part 2 speaking topics. 1. Describing a present 2. Describing an old person 3. Describing a childhood event 4. Describing an environmental problem that has occurred in your country. ***Key points to note when…
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Episode 153
IELTS series continued. Focus on Part 2 speaking. Discussing the format of part 2 questions and suggestions on how to approach the topics. Few examples mentioned for illustration.
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Episode 152
Series on IELTS continuation: Focus on part 1 speaking. Talking about favorites, personality, job / school, hometown, likes and dislikes, childhood, future plans, etc.
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Episode 151
Series on IELTS continues. Focus on Part 1 speaking. Discussing two common key part one questions: Are you a student or you are working? What do you do in your free time? How long or short should answers be? Key vocabulary expression: It depends on....
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Episode 150
Series on IELTS continues: Discussing the speaking test. The formats of the three parts of the speaking test and the differences in question styles.
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Greetings from teacher Dee. I am welcoming everyone on board. I am teacher Dee and I am an ESL teacher, corporate trainer and I am based in Shanghai, China. I have been teaching English since 1998 and I have helped hundreds of students and adults learning English for different purposes. I have taught English as a second language to French speaking learners, Japanese speaking learners, Korean speaking learners, Chinese speaking learners and Russian speaking learners. It is my pleasure to help you improve your English skills. Email: f-writers (at) hotmail (dot) com. Wechat ID: DeeNTee
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