The Learner's Nook

English teaching doesn't have to happen in an English classroom. In fact, sometimes it is far more effective to have your child learn English in a more natural setting. This way, they are using the language instead of just memorizing it.

Today, we have a post from that gives you 70 different recipes that kids can make on their own.

You can turn any of these into a fun afternoon where you make tasty treats, and you can review food words in English.

The Three Billy Goats Gruff is a children's story that comes from Norway. It involves three billy goat brothers and a mean troll under a bridge.

Our version of this story has been simplified so children that are learning to read can more easily practice. As well, we have included audio clips, pictures, and teaching ideas.

Click the link in our bio to take a look.

Aesop's fables have been teaching and delighting children for centuries. One of the most famous stories from this collection is the Ant and the Grasshopper.

Our version of this story has been simplified so children that are learning to read can more easily practice with classic literature.

We have included stories and links to YouTube versions of the story as well.

Click the link in our bio to take a look.

When it comes to good vs. well, lots of people get confused. This is probably because even native speakers often use them incorrectly.

Here are the basic differences between good and
well, plus a small quiz to see if you understand.

Do you know the names of winter sports in English?

Not everyone does. Oftentimes, summer sports are more popular than winter ones, but they are still very fun.

Our post includes a list, photos, and some free flashcards for you to use.

Check out the link in our bio to see our Winter sports post.

As we enter 2021, many people think about how they want to change their lives. We call this a New Year's Resolution.

What is yours?

I want to practice my Chinese every day. Comment on this post with your New Year's resolution.

It'll help you practice your English, and maybe it will help you keep your resolution!

It can be hard to get in your listening practice when you are busy. Make it easier with Netflix.

You can watch entertaining shows, listen in English, and use English subtitles to practice your reading, listening, and improve your vocabulary.

This list of the best shows to learn English with on Netflix is from Lucca RF over on Wizcase.com. He breaks down what you can learn, how hard the language is, and what accents you can expect.

Make sure to check it out. We have the link in our bio.

The past continuous tense is a super important verb tense in English. It allows us to tell engaging stories in the past by describing interrupted actions and background information.

It can also be used to tell someone about a change of plans or opinions.

With all of these uses, it's clear that anyone who wants perfect English needs to work on their past continuous tense knowledge.

To learn more about how to use past continuous, take a look at the link in our bio.

You will also find a downloadable pdf of exercises that you can practice with.

If you are helping to teach your child at home, it is always important to learn more about new and different ways to teach.

The Montessori Method has been around for years, but lots of people still don't really get it.

We have put out a round-up of 29 benefits that Montessori teaching can have on your child.

You don't need to send them to a Montessori school to get all of these benefits. Even learning more about their teaching philosophy can help you plan out your own lessons at home.

Check the link in our bio for the article.

Merry Christmas from the Learner's Nook. If you don't celebrate Christmas, we hope that you are having a great Winter Holidays.

It's important to practice English whenever you can. For a lot of us, Apps give us a super convenient way to get in our practice time.

Today we are highlighting a list of 29 Apps collected by the folks over at All Language Resources.

You can find the link in our bio.