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How to Introduce Confusing Words ????
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Nebal
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How to Introduce Confusing Words ????
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hello everybody,
I�m facing a big problem. I have to teach troublesome ( confusing ) words, but I can�t find a way to introduce them to my students. I need an interesting activity as a warm- up. Plzzzzzzzzzz help!!!
Big Hugs,
Nebal
P.S. Thanks Tisha for the websites u sent. They were of great help. Sorry, I couldn�t send u a private message since everytime I have this " The user name u sent is not found". I don�t know what�s the matter???
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9 Jan 2009
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donapeter
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Hi Nebal,
Maybe these links can help:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/skillswise/tutors/inspirations/inspirespelling.shtml
http://www.webgrammar.com/homonyms.html
http://www.bbc.co.uk/skillswise/words/spelling/recognising/confusingwords/tutor.shtml
or
http://www.teachingenglish.org.uk/try/uk-publishers/oup/confusing-words
Maybe you can select something and make your own material according to your students� needs.
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9 Jan 2009
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HARIM
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Hi Nebal,
Don�t worry.
You know there�s no one way to teach a word.The same word can be taught differently by
different teachers.
First,it�s better to create the need for that word.Then,you may use synonyms,antonyms....
You may also use it in a context or in a clear situation........
Could you possibly send some examples of those confusing words?
We hope we can help.
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9 Jan 2009
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Nebal
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Hello again,
Thanks a lot for u guys!!!
Hey , Harim you asked for some examples of the Confusing words.They are many, such as (affect / effect ), ( lend / borrow ), ( rise / raise) etc............
Thanks again!!!
Nebal
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9 Jan 2009
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HARIM
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Hi again!
For the words lend and borrow,I prefer to create the need by saying,"I want to buy a car but I don�t have enough money.What shall I do? A t least one student will mention the word �bank�.It�s the right time to supply the words:
I go to the bank to borrow money.
The bank lends me money
After that I may ask a student to lend me something.Then,I ask students to do likewise with each other.
-For affect and effect,I would prefer the synonyms:
The illness has affected (changed))her life and all the medecines didn�t have any effect (result)on her.
-For rise and raise.it�s easier because the former is intrensitive while the latter is transitive.
Wish you a successful career.
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9 Jan 2009
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