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May 20
A lot of my students ask me for tips on ways they can improve their English outside the classroom. Here are a few that Ilike to pass along. Listen to songs in English and try to identify and understand the words and the meaning. Watch TV series, movies and the news. Use English subtitles if …
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May 15
ADVERBSAn adverb describes a verb, an adjective or another adverb. Look at this table to see all the things an adverb can tell us. Adverbs are essential parts of speech that modify verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs, giving us more information about how, where, when, how much, or how often something happens. Let’s explore the …
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May 06
Conjunctions are essential parts of speech in English, connecting words, phrases, or clauses within a sentence. For ESL learners, understanding conjunctions is crucial for constructing clear and cohesive sentences. Conjunctions can be categorized into different types, each serving a specific purpose in expressing relationships between ideas. 1. Coordinating Conjunctions: These conjunctions connect words, phrases, or …
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May 06
Prepositions of location tell us where one thing is in relation to another thing. REMEMBER: The book is ON the table. In this sentence, the preposition ON tells us the relationship between the book and the table. If we change the preposition, we change the relationship. Let’s review some common prepositions of location:
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Apr 15
“Remember” is about your own memory, recalling information independently, while “remind” involves assisting or being prompted to recall something. If you remember something, it’s a natural act of memory. If something reminds you, it’s usually a trigger that brings a memory to your mind. REMEMBER: “Remember” is a verb that describes the ability to recall …
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Feb 28
Beside:“Beside” is a preposition that indicates proximity or location next to something else.It often implies being at the side of or in close proximity to something. Examples:She sat beside her friend during the movie.The cat slept beside the fireplace. Besides:“Besides” is an adverb or a preposition that has several meanings:In addition to or apart from.Moreover …
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Feb 06
Types of Prepositions The different types of prepositions are used to provide us with different information with regard to time (prepositions of time), place (prepositions of place), and direction (prepositions of movement). Besides these three, there are others: prepositions of manner and prepositions of cause and reason. Time: We’ve been working since yesterday.Direction: Go to …
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Feb 05
When do we use the SIMPLE PRESENT TENSE? When something is generally or always true (FACTS or STATES). The book is on the table.The tables aren’t blue.Why is the door open?People need water. For a situation that we think is somewhat permanent.I live in Brazil.She doesn’t eat meat.I am a teacher.Do you have a car? …
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Jan 17
Days of the week (phonetic spelling). REMEMBER: Days of the week always start with a capital letter. We use the verb TO BE to say what day it is. We use the preposition ON to say which day something happens. Other important vocabulary:
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Jan 12
EXCEPT means “not including” or “besides.” You can use either EXCEPT or EXCEPT FOR as a conjunction to introduce a clause containing the only thing that was not included in the main part of a sentence:Everybody came to the party, EXCEPT/EXCEPT FOR Jonah.He ate everything on the plate, EXCEPT/EXCEPT FOR the broccoli.I have no time …
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