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ESL Grammar Practice Questions – Past Tense 2
For regular verbs, forming the past tense is simply a matter of adding “ed” to the root form of the verb. (The root form of the verb is the infinitive without the “to”.) Example: Infinitive: to walk Root form: … Continue reading
Vancouver’s Brockton Point Lighthouse
While teaching in different countries, we found students who learned to speak English simply by watching television. We are presenting some interesting and sometimes funny videos for ESL students to practice their listening comprehension skills. Vancouver’s Brockton point has a … Continue reading
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Using Childrens’ Games During Low Energy Times
There are times of the day when special activities such as games are very appropriate Continue reading
Interactive Listening Programs and Your Accent
Programs to Meet Different Needs People in many countries have learned to read and write English but can’t speak it. There are interactive auditory programs that teach listening, understanding and pronunciation. Some years ago I learned to read French but … Continue reading
The Challenges of Learning English for Business
Many global companies around the world require English as a language for business, thus it is necessary for their staff to be trained in business English. Professionals who travel to the United States or other English speaking countries also need … Continue reading
Teaching the Present and Past Progressive Tenses
We have put special effort into providing plenty of practice after introducing the explanation of the grammar. The following paragraphs will briefly discuss the grammar and give some examples of practice activities. Continue reading
Using “much” or “a lot of” with Count and Non-Count Nouns
There are sometimes, however, small clues that can make the language much easier. If they follow the simple suggestion explained in this article, then perhaps they will feel more confident about their speech. Continue reading
Students Need to Learn About Tag Questions, Don’t They?
This article will suggest ways of helping ESL students to understand and use tag questions to confirm their understanding of what is being said. Continue reading
