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Use these printable infographics to help with literary terms and usage. Infographics can help you to retain information, by telling a visual story.





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Learn English with Bob the Canadian.

60 English Action Verbs

50 English Phrasal Verbs


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Here you will find 100 English Idioms and some free English grammar lessons in order to help you learn to speak English fast and better. You will also find free ESL lessons in advanced English. These lessons will help you to speak English free. We also have free English songs with the words. Go ahead and sing and have fun!

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Different cover letters serve different purposes. Choose the cover letter type that matches your situation. *Cover letter builders may require a fee

Invited Cover Letter

Use this format when responding to an ad or other listing. It matches your qualifications to the position requirements.

> Invited Cover Letter Sample (41KB, .pdf)
> Invited Cover Letter Sample – No Paid Work Experience (48KB, .pdf)
> Posted Ad Cover Letter Sample (59KB, .pdf)

The Cold-Contact Cover Letter

Use this format to contact employers who have not advertised or published job openings. 

> Research the employer to find out specifics about the company. Then focus the cover letter on matching your qualifications with that research.

> Cold-Contact Cover Letter Sample (40KB, .pdf)

The Referral Cover Letter

Use this format if you were referred to a job opening through networkinginformational interviews, or contact with employers. A referral may be to a specific job opening (advertised or unadvertised) or to an employer who may or may not be hiring now. Make sure you mention the person who referred you.

> Referral Cover Letter Sample (44KB, .pdf)

The Job Match or “T” Cover Letter

Use this format to match the specific requirements of the job with your qualifications. You can learn about the requirements from a job ad, position descriptions, phone conversations, career research, and informational interviews.

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Printable booklet:

North Carolina Focus lessons: Lessons, short stories, and questions on story elements and literary devices, with answers at the end of the pdf.

North Carolina: Focus Lessons Booklet | PDF

Focus Lessons Booklet Reading Strategies Contents:

The Focus Lessons include the following (check answers at end of the booklet):

  • Introduction to Reading Strategies and Literary Elements
  • Literary Elements Focus Lessons
  • Lesson 1: Elements of Fiction
  • Lesson 2: Point of View I
  • Lesson 3: Point of View II
  • Lesson 4: Dialogue
  • Lesson 5: Flashback
  • Lesson 6: Foreshadowing
  • Lesson 7: Irony
  • Lesson 8: Style
  • Lesson 9: Tone
  • Lesson 10: Hyperbole
  • Lesson 11: Archetype
  • Lesson12: Allusion
  • Lesson 13: Symbolism
  • Lesson14: Figurative Language
  • Lesson 15: Imagery and Motif
  • Lesson16: Mood
  • Lesson 17: Sound Devices
  • Lesson 18: Personification
  • Reading Comprehension Exercises 1–5
  • Focus Lessons Answer Key
  • Exercises Answer Key
  • Exercises Answer Sheet

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The Westcoast Reader is a newspaper for adults who are improving their English reading skills.

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Each month news stories are adapted for people who want to improve their English language skills.

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