If you are returning here, you'll see that it has expanded - and I hope improved! This site is usually updated during the first weekend of the month (LAST UPDATE - 1/09/26).
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WHAT'S NEW?
Behaviour in schools has become a challenge recently, I believe a direct result of the difficulties education systems, and families, worldwide faced during the Covid 19 Pandemic.
An over-reliance on screens in the development of children and teens may also be playing a part. While teacher training and teaching primary and secondary classes in the United Arab Emirates from 2015 to 2021, Viv developed a behaviour tracking system for his students which worked effectively.
You can download an Excel file with this tracker, along with instructions on how to use it here.
Did you know Viv has completed the latest version of his comprehensive set of online English usage learning resources and tests. The full version will involve a small payment for lifetime access and updates. The first version of this project available here includes free access to a reduced format for the package, with each test of no more than 20 questions. Within a short period of time, access to the full version (over 1,700 questions with extensive help materials), with lifetime updates, will incur a small fee. There will be versions for Portuguese speakers and those of other languages at upper-intermediate level and above. More to follow later.
WHAT'S ON THIS SITE?
THE TEACHER :
More information about Viv, Viv's methodology, past web site photos and materials for teachers (grammatical flow charts, games and songs), these can be copied and used in class.
THE STUDENTS :
A list of Viv's ex-students. Examples of student's work, previous issues of Viv's school newsletter. Self-access worksheets for improving listening and reading at home.
PRACTICE YOUR ENGLISH :
Here you can practice prepositions of time and place with Viv`s on-line test app.
If you need to take the on-line IELTS test, this site may help you prepare.
Improve your grammar and vocabulary, and tips on CV's and interviews.
This link also includes weather and tourist info. (including on-line maps) from around the world and various internet sites for you to practice your English.
Study English on the go with Viv's Free Android apps. for tablets and smartphones information sheet (last update: 3/12/19).
LANGUAGE TOOLS AND WEB SITE MAPS :
Monolingual dictionary and thesaurus, an English-Portuguese phrasebook and a translation program. There are also maps showing the content of this site & jokes links.
Name: Viv Quarry
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