ESL Vocabulary: The Walking Dead

 

1. Caucasian - noun - white skinned; of European origin

2. Broadcast - verb - transmit a program or some information by radio or television 

3. Chitter - verb - to make a twittering or chattering sound 

4. Dispatch - noun - sending of someone or something to a destination or for a purpose 

5. Gasp - verb - inhale suddenly with the mouth open out of pain or astonishment

6. Rattle - verb - to cause someone to feel nervous, worried or irritated 

7. Thud - noun - a dull heavy sound, such as that made by an object falling to the ground 

ESL Conversation Questions: The Walking Dead

1. What is a moral code? 

2. What can change someone's moral code? 

 3. In the series, TWD, Morgan says all life is precious and everyone can change. Do you agree with that? 

4.  What is post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)? 

5. Can a person heal from PTSD? How so? 

6.  Why do you like zombie shows and movies? If not , what do you like to watch? 

ESL Conversation Questions: Native Americans

1. When you hear the term "Native American" what comes to your mind? 

2. Some Native Americans wore headdresses with many feathers on it  symbolizing a high status as a warrior. What do people in today's world use to symbolize a high status in society?  

3. "Everything power does, it does in a circle." What does this Lakota proverb mean to you? 

4. In many Native American cultures nature plays a significant role. What are some of the positive effects of nature in people's mental health? 

5. One Native American tribe called the Apache have a coming of age ceremony for girls called the Sunrise Ceremony. In your culture are there any coming of age ceremonies? 

6. Should the United States give back the land that they took from the Native Americans? 

ESL Phrasal Verbs: Pull

 

1. Do you think China has pulled away from the rest of the world as the richest country? 

2. Have you ever been pulled over by a policeman? 

3. What is a good excuse to pull out of an event you don't want to go to? 

4. What is the most interesting feat you have pulled off? 

5. What's one healthy way to pull through an emotionally difficult situation? 

6. Is there someone in your family that's always pulling your leg? 

ESL Grammar: Verb Tense Review

 

Instructions: Choose the correct verb tense and create a sentence with that verb tense

1. Used to indicate a longer action in the past was interrupted by a shorter action. 

A. Past Perfect Progressive | B. Past Progressive | C. Present Perfect 

2. Used to show that something started in the past and has continued up until now. 

A. Present Progressive | B. Present Perfect | C. Present Perfect Progressive 

3. Used to describe an action that is going on at this moment. 

A. Simple Present | B. Present Progressive | C. Simple Passive Voice 

4. Used to describe an action in the future that overlaps another action or time. 

A. Simple Future | B. Future Perfect Progressive | C. Future Progressive 

5. Used to describe a completed action before a date or another action in the future. 

A. Future Perfect | B. Simple Future | C. Present Perfect Progressive 

6. Used to describe everyday actions that are repeated or regular

A. Simple Future | B. Simple Present | C. Simple Past 

ESL Conversation Questions: Photography

 

1. What is photography? 

2. Do you think candid photography is more difficult than portrait photography? 

3. Should professional photographers be required to get permission before they publish a picture of anyone? 

4. What negative affects can photoshopping images have in photography? 

5. Should a photographer or videographer pay everyone he photographs or films whether it is candid or portrait photography? 

6. Should people be allowed to use any photo on the internet for their own personal use? 

Reading Questions: Gentrification

1. What parts of a neighborhood are affected by gentrification? 

2. How can traditions and customs change during gentrification? 

3. What happens to the property value once the process of gentrification is complete? 

4. Why is gentrification a problem? 

5. What community in Miami is gentrification currently happening? 

6. What is the average monthly cost for a single bedroom apartment in Sosua ? 

ESL Grammar: Phrasal Verbs with Get

 Phrasal Verbs with Get 

1. Get across - to make people understand something 

2. Get around - to travel to different places 

3. Get ahead - to be successful in life 

4. Get at - to criticize someone 

5. Get away - to escape or leave from a place or person 

6. Get on with  - to continue doing something; especially work

7. Get along - like and be friends with someone 

Phrasal Verb Exercise 

1. Obama's campaign was a success because he got his message ______ to democrats and republicans. 

A. ahead | B . at | C. across 

2. The young woman ___ ____ from her marriage by changing her identity and moving to another country. 

A. got away | B. got down to | C. got at 

3. I never know where Tom lives. He ___ ____ a lot. 

A. gets ahead | B. gets around | C. gets on with 

4. Yolanda told me she wants a man who wants to ___ ____ in life. 

A. get on with | B. get ahead | C. get at 

5. In Miami environmental scientist do not ___ ____ with some government leaders. 

A. get down to | B. get along | C. get across 

6. After playing video games, they __ ___ __   their homework. 

A. got down to | B. got on with | C. got across to 

7. I hate when the boss of sales ___ ___ me for not making sales. 

A. gets at | B. gets with | C. gets around 

Conversation Questions with Get 

1. What are somethings that can prevent someone from getting ahead in life? 

2. Is it easy for you to get your message across to your peers? 

3. How do you react when a classmate or co-worker gets at you ? 

4. If you had to get away from your country because of war where would you go? 

5. What type of people do you usually get along well with? 

6. Can you get on with your regular schedule after disappointing news? 

ESL Conversation Questions: Work

 

1. What is work? 

2. Why do people work for others? 

3. "No one ever makes a billion dollars. You take a billion." - Alexandria Ocasio - Cortez. Do you agree with this quote? 

4. Is one man's work more important than another's? 

5. "A career without passion is just a job." What does this quote mean to you? 

6. Do you think freelance work will become more popular in your country over the next 5 years? 

ESL Grammar: Phrasal Verbs with Give

 

Phrasal Verbs with Give

1. Give away - reveal hidden information about someone

2. Give out - issue; to distribute 

3. Give in - reluctantly stop fighting or arguing 

4. Give off - send of a liquid or gas smell 

5. Give back - return a borrowed item 

6. Give way - yield to persistent persuasion  

7. Give up - surrender someone or something 

Phrasal Verb Exercise 

1. Mary ____ __ smoking when her doctor told her that she would die if she didn't stop. 

A. gave away | B. gave off | C. gave up 

2. The teacher gave the homework ____ to the students after she corrected it. 

A. back | B. way | C. off 

3. I feel happy when I see this painting. It gives ___ a positive vibe. 

A. up | B. away | C. off 

4. The band promoted their music by ____ ____ t shirts. 

A. giving way | B. giving out | C. giving up 

5. His mother didn't _____ ____ to his request to spend the night with Sam. 

A. give back | B. give out | C. give in 

6. My little brother gave the surprise birthday ____ by accident. 

A. away | B. way | C. off 

7. The mother gave ___ to her crying child. 

A. back | B. way | C. away 

Conversation Questions with Give 

1. Have you ever given away clothes or food to charity? 

2. Do you ever give in when you are arguing with your sibling? 

3. How can people give back to their communities? 

4. Why do people give up on their dreams? 

5. Do you like to give out cookies or other types of pastries to your classmates? 

6. What vibe does this picture give off?