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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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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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Dec 29
Here are some ideas that you can use every day that might help you to improve your English. Watch movies, series, and news in English (with subtitles if necessary). Listen to music in English and try to understand the lyrics. Watch TED Talks or other speeches in English. Record yourself and listen to the recording. …
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Dec 29
People always ask me what things they can do during their everyday lives that might help them improve their English. Here are a few suggestions. If you can think of any others, please add them in the comments.
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Dec 12
Adjectives are words used to describe a person, place, or thing.For example: The tall man in the red shirt is a friend of mine. We drove along a quiet road until we reached a small town. I’m reading an interesting book. Prepositions are words used to connect two ideas or to demonstrate the relationship between …
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Dec 12
These two words look very similar but are quite different.BESIDE – is a preposition and means ‘next to.’ BESIDES – as a preposition means ‘except.’ BESIDES – as an adverb means ‘also.’
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