The inspiration for this blog post came from the video below. It made everyone at ABA really hungry and we decided to teach you some phrasal verbs related to food. So, watch the video (it’s a lot of fun!), read the phrasal verbs and then do the exercises! Phrasal Verbs Bolt down – To eat [...]
Teacher’s Tips: “Make your dreams come true!”
15 julio 2011 By 3 Comments
Spelling vs. Pronunciation
13 julio 2011 By 3 Comments
Relating the spoken to the written word in English can be very difficult even for native speakers and of course more difficult for you English Learners… Good spelling and an accurate pronunciation are very important for clear communication and there are many ways to improve in both areas: 1.- Of course you need to practice [...]
Kung Fu for Cabin Crew
20 abril 2011 By 1 Comment
Hong Kong Airlines has announced that all their cabin crew members will have to train in Wing Chun, a type of Kung Fu practiced by Bruce Lee. Their reasoning for this is to allow their female crew to be in better shape and be able to control aggressive passengers. Recently, one of the flight attendants [...]
Fashion, Celebrities, and the Oscars
21 febrero 2011 By 1 Comment
Do you like following celebrities? Do you like fashion? Whether you like to or not, celebrities influence the fashions that become popular. Fashion designers use celebrities to advertise and sell their clothing and products. A good English exercise is watching award shows and interviews in English. The Academy Awards ceremony, most commonly known as the [...]