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Michael Hughes
Malaysia



Used to work as a lecturer in Linguistics in China, then opened my own language school. Got kicked out of China and came to Malaysia to work on Teacher Training Projects and finally as a lecturer in Sunway University. For the last two years I have been retired and mainly helping develop ideas to teach classes for refugees who cannot attend regular school and needed to learn online.

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Sniglets - Words that don�t exist but probably should!
This worksheet is a collection of �sniglets� which are words that demonstrate the flexibility and creativity of the English language to generate words that do not exist but can give a specific name to concepts, events and things that have never been named before. They are usually the combination of one or two other known words that describe the ne...
Level: advanced
Age: 10-17
Type: worksheet
Downloads: 23


 
A new approach to language teaching - article
For the new year as teachers are preparing for new lessons try this which is a direct extract from an ESL Journal outlining a new approach to language teaching. I have tried this method myself with my children and have found a reasonable amount of success. I have been informed they can now communicate quite well in a variety of languages - though...
Level: advanced
Age: 13-17
Type: article
Downloads: 55


 
Common English Proverbs
A short list of Common English Proverbs where the student has to decide the missing words from the list given to the side of each proverb. In addition they have to work out what is the meaning of the proverb. A full answer sheet is provided on page 2. enjoy.
Level: advanced
Age: 12-17
Type: worksheet
Downloads: 18


 
Tutorial - How to reduce size of pictures using PAINT
This is uploaded in response to the numerous questions about How to reduce the size of illustrations. I show how to reduce a 9mb photograph to 16kb using Microsoft Paint. This method is not foollproof and there are other programs that can probably do it better, but everyone has Paint and so everyone can try it. Enjoy.
Level: elementary
Age: 3-17
Type: worksheet
Downloads: 559


 
Can�t live without it
This worksheet should be given out in pairs and each pair has to decide what is expensive, important and useful. For modern kids/people this may be a life threatening issue!!! It raises some awareness about what they regard as important in their lives. Full instructions how to conduct the worksheet are given on page 3. (There is a twist to the ...
Level: intermediate
Age: 10-17
Type: worksheet
Downloads: 109


 
Doctors and Patients - symptoms and diagnosis
This is a group roleplay which can be used with large or small classes. Instructions how to conduct the activity are given on the sheet. The activity is basically patients who share their symptoms with doctors. The symptoms are indications of particular ailments or conditions. These symptoms are generally reliable, but should not be taken as ab...
Level: intermediate
Age: 10-17
Type: flash-card
Downloads: 161

 


Language Games Part 2 - buzz, fives etc
This is part 2 of the language games PPoints. This has 5 other simple games which, although designed for primary, I have also used very successfully with adults (try doing buzz with older kids - they are no better than younger ones) They are especially useful to use when the class is tired, for br...

Level: elementary
Age: 4-17
Downloads: 54


Pelmanism - Euphemisms 2
This is a PowerPoint used to play the game of pelmanism or matching words with pictures or meaning. It can be used online for teaching or in a classroom. I also have a PowerPoint tutorial that shows you how to use the game effectively. This can be downloaded for free as it is a tutorial.

Level: advanced
Age: 12-100
Downloads: 15


Blockbusters Quiz Game - template
This looks plain, but is actually a template for the game �Blockbusters� where teams have to select questions either from top to bottom or left to right. Full instructions how to play the game are given in the handout notes at the bottom of slide one. In addition, to demonstrate the game there are...

Level: elementary
Age: 4-17
Downloads: 43


Pelmanism or matching game - adjectives
This is a PowerPoint used to play the game of pelmanism or matching words with pictures or meaning. It can be used online for teaching or in a classroom. I also have a PowerPoint tutorial that shows you how to use the game effectively. This can be downloaded for free as it is a tutorial.

Level: elementary
Age: 10-100
Downloads: 25


flash cards - how to use them
A very simple introduction how to use flash cards in small groups. Includes matching and pelmanism. Just simply play the presentation and sit back and watch, it is on a loop so will continue to play until you press the end show button or Esc. Although I have listed this as elementary, I used thes...

Level: elementary
Age: 6-17
Downloads: 45


Word Substitution Exercise
This is a text where in each box a formal word has been substituted by an informal word. The list of words is in the bottom right box of the grid. This can be used online or in the classroom where the teacher asks the pupils to identify which words can be substituted. The questions can be done in ...

Level: intermediate
Age: 12-100
Downloads: 19


Pelmanism - parts of the body
This is a PowerPoint used to play the game of pelmanism or matching words with pictures or meaning. It can be used online for teaching or in a classroom. I also have a PowerPoint tutorial that shows you how to use the game effectively. This can be downloaded for free as it is a tutorial.

Level: elementary
Age: 6-12
Downloads: 19


Classroom - Introduction - �blurred pictures�1
This is Presentation 1 of 2 of different items found in and around a classroom. It introduces one item, one slide, but the item is blurred and indistinct. Pupils have to guess the item from the little detail shown. All instructions and methodology how to use this presentation are given on the han...

Level: elementary
Age: 7-14
Downloads: 15


Verbs - PowerPoint Wordsearch
This is a wordsearch that can be used online or in class. It consists of two slides - the first one has the words on the right and you simply click on the word to reveal its place in the grid. The second one is exactly the same format except the words are pictures and so they have to work out the w...

Level: elementary
Age: 7-12
Downloads: 10


Pelmanism - euphemisms
This is a PowerPoint used to play the game of pelmanism or matching words with pictures or meaning. It can be used online for teaching or in a classroom. I also have a PowerPoint tutorial that shows you how to use the game effectively. This can be downloaded for free as it is a tutorial. This power...

Level: advanced
Age: 12-100
Downloads: 17

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