What is the Difference Between High Frequency and Dolch Words?
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What is the Difference Between High Frequency and Dolch Words?

If you’ve ever used “high-frequency words” and “Dolch words” interchangeably, then you may be sad to hear that you’ve been using them incorrectly all this time. While there is a certain amount of crossover, they are two distinct and separate ideas. We’ll do our best to explain that difference in today’s post. Dolch words are…

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Free Rhyming Worksheets.

Rhyming is a great way to help students recognise word patterns and learn how English words are constructed and these rhyming worksheets will help you both teach and consolidate these skills. There are over 25 different rhyming worksheets on this page and we have them downloadable and printable in sets with different styles, tasks and…

Free Blockbusters Powerpoint Template.
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Free Blockbusters Powerpoint Template.

Blockbusters was a game show made for children in the United kingdom. It was incredibly popular as was its host Bob Holness. It was both educational and fun, and its gameplay translates very well to use on a PowerPoint for all manner of subjects. With Making English Fun being an English Site, we have our…

How To Teach Yourself English
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How To Teach Yourself English

Learning a new language is rewarding and exciting, especially if it opens work, travel, and study opportunities. But what if you don’t have the resources to go to a language school or hire a tutor? Can you teach yourself English? Teaching yourself English is possible with motivation, persistence, and patience. Start with primary digital and…

How Do You Know If A Vowel Is Stressed?
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How Do You Know If A Vowel Is Stressed?

Stress refers to the quality of the vowel. Words are broken up into different syllables, and each syllable has a vowel. Vowels can be stressed or unstressed, but how can you tell if a vowel is stressed? Identifying when a vowel is stressed can help speakers articulate better and be able to recognize words. You…