QualityTime-ESL: Effective English Teaching
CONFERENCE NEWS: I wish to thank all the people who attended my talk at the IATEFL Conference 2010 (Harrogate) and gave me such positive feedback, as well as the audience for my presentation at the TESOL Spain Convention 2010 in Lleida, where I really appreciated all the encouragement. It was a great experience being a keynote speaker.
GOOD NEWS! The NEW EDITION of QualityTime-ESL: The Digital Resource Book Version 5.0 on a DVD is now available! To celebrate we are CUTTING THE PRICES of all our products in the store including the book on a DVD.
Learners everywhere: Learn to "SPEAK" English correctly and with confidence thanks to free podcasts with drills on this site as well as our digital resource book which includes most of our products.
Teachers: This book on a DVD will help you give really effective classes your students will enjoy and show you how to print your own customized workbooks. There are sample exercises on this site, and the author will give you advice on request. Moreover, you can buy parts of the digital book separately: a pack with Pair Work Exercises to get a 25-page ready-to-print booklet, the Transcripts and Worksheets of all the Podcasts or a pack with Listening Comprehension Exercises. (Your previous purchases will be refunded, if you buy the digital book later on.) Orders from institutions are accepted.
Students: Here are free podcasts with drills for you to dramatically improve your speaking skills and succeed in international exams like the IELTS, TOEFL or TOEIC. The book on a DVD has very useful exercises with keys and numerous examples of student work to guide and inspire you. Our products are adapted to all levels from A2 to C1.
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“QualityTime-ESL: The Digital Resource Book” by Marianne Raynaud has text, audio, PowerPoints and video (3.7 Go). The DVD is sold here and the paper version is on Amazon. It will help you develop a personal program you will be very proud of. The very numerous templates will make your life easier.
Marianne’s ESL podcasts with transcripts and worksheets have enabled students worldwide to overcome barriers to speaking English fluently. They will work for you too! The audio files are free and there is a minimal fee for the packs of transcripts and worksheets. The Document Annex on the DVD of Marianne’s book contains teaching materials for all levels from students "starting over" to both intermediate and advanced learners—plus two series of podcasts QualityTime-ESL Podcasts and Your English Podcasts. Students will enjoy ESL/EFL/ELT courses much more, because they will improve their speaking skills faster. They will learn correct usage and correct pronunciation. Marianne’s philosophy: less stress and greater pleasure when learning or teaching! Read the book review for more information. The NEW price is €29 for more than 1,500 files! The two series of podcasts with transcripts and worksheets are included. However, the latter can be bought separately. For prices, OUR NEW PRICES, go to the store.
You also can read interviews with Marianne. "QualityTime-ESL: The Digital Resource Book" consists of a DVD containing over 1,500 ready-to-go files (PDF, WORD, MP3 & video) plus 20 chapters of explanations. Files can be opened directly from the chapters by means of embedded hyperlinks. There is also a second DVD, a film entitled "Scenes from an ESL Classroom". Both DVDs are sold on this website cf. Ordering the DVDs. The book on a DVD costs 29€ and the film 15€. The complete package sells for 39€. Students can also benefit on their own from the podcasts and the Digital ESL Resource Book on a DVD with exercises, keys, instructions and advice on giving oral presentations, examples of excellent student work: essays, PowerPoints, outlines—and even two 10-minute films written, directed and produced by students.
Free downloads of podcasts and teaching materials can be found on this site:
FYI (For Your Information): ESL = English as a Second Language, EFL = English as a Foreign Language, and ELT = English Language Teaching
Free ESL Listening Comprehension Samples mp3
Free ESL Booklet Ideas for Day 1
Free ESL 1st Year Teaching Materials
Free ESL 2nd Year Teaching Materials
We now have "QualityTime-ESL Podcasts" to review English grammar (about 10 minutes long)—ideal for international exams and university students or anyone wanting to speak correct English and ready to invest the time to do oral exercises.
We also have "Your English Podcasts" where you repeat and complete simple sentences with a view to learning vocabulary.
The first podcasts (with drills) are easy and are intended for ESL STUDENTS WHO STILL FEEL BLOCKED when communicating. Very soon they become far more challenging.
The meaning of the term: QualityTime-ESL
"QualityTime" is an allusion to a term, which is often used by Americans to refer those precious moments we spend with our children when they are growing up.
Many of us are busy parents with full time jobs, but we know it is not the amount of time you spend with your kids that counts but rather the quality of that time. If you devote quality time to your children, they will profit to the utmost. Short periods of "intense relationship" are often the most valuable. The same goes for teaching in my opinion, especially ESL teaching. ESL stands for English as a Second Language. I believe that ESL teaching can be very effective. In others words you can improve immensely in just a few hours or days depending on the circumstances. It is not the number of hours that counts, but rather the quality of the teaching that matters most.
Read more in the introduction to "QualityTime-ESL: The Digital Resource Book"
What can QualityTime-ESL offer both students and teachers, who are…
In search of advanced tutoring in English?
- Intensive (2-3 day) courses for intermediate or advanced speakers
- QualityTime ESL-Podcasts to master correct English and develop fluency (These are the first in a series we are presently developing.)
Looking for ways to make ESL teaching more “dynamic"?
- Attend Intensive 1/2 day seminars on highly effective teaching techniques such as intensive pair work, tutorials, core curriculum planning, creative group work, oral tests and much more.
Want to "perfect" their skills in oral English and do better in your courses at the university or on international exams?
- Study QualityTime-ESL: The Digital Resource Book for both students and teachers
- Practice with QualityTime ESL-Podcasts to review basic English grammar (10 minutes long), ideal for international exams and university students or anyone wanting to speak correct English.
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