English in Use

some talking

Matthew Bond — Wed, 02 Apr 2008 12:56:06 GMT

Sound System

Matthew Bond — Mon, 03 Sep 2007 14:10:14 GMT

This is as per page 2 of Sound Systems 1 but without the American sounds for dog and note.

Country Vocabulary Pronunciation

Matthew Bond — Mon, 06 Aug 2007 10:53:27 GMT

You can view the notes at http://englishforhk.blogspot.com

Student Podcasts

Matthew Bond — Tue, 15 May 2007 06:23:31 GMT

A short unscripted talk about using podcasts with students

If Only

Matthew Bond — Fri, 16 Mar 2007 16:05:47 GMT

Updated version of the classic Chinese story

Authentic Conversation

Matthew Bond — Mon, 12 Mar 2007 11:03:19 GMT

An authentic conversation in English between a native English speaker and a local English speaker on the topic of authentic vs scripted materials.

Breakfast Conversation

Matthew Bond — Sun, 18 Feb 2007 03:27:09 GMT

A conversation between a Native English Speaker and a a local English teacher. Can you tell which is which?

Chinese New Year in Luk Tei Tong, Lantau Island

Matthew Bond — Sun, 18 Feb 2007 03:01:28 GMT

A recording of the sounds in the village in and around midnight as the Year of the Pig enters.

RECYCLING IN CHINESE NEW YEAR

Matthew Bond — Sat, 17 Feb 2007 06:17:56 GMT

Just some thoughts about the Chinese tradition of throwing out the old and bringing in the new as we approach the Year of the Pig.

Poem - Goodbye

Matthew Bond — Sun, 11 Feb 2007 02:58:34 GMT

This poem is about... Well you can work that out for yourself. Is it a negative commentary or a positive one? That's for you to decide. I wrote the poem, but listening to poetry should be an interactive experience. You bring your own experiences, your own perceptions and your own feelings to the 'listening' and these are more valid than the intentions of the writer.