Grammar and Colon Rules: The Eight Functions of Colons in Written English
Punctuation marks are a convention of written language that make reading and writing more understandable. This article explains and provides examples …
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Classic Films Bring Classic English to Second Language Learning
What do King Kong, Zorro, Batman and Tarzan have in common with Cary Grant, John Wayne, Humphrey Bogart, and Edward G. Robinson, or Bette Davis, …
Continue ReadingUse Poetry to Help Learn and Speak English
In a recent study conducted at Victoria University it was shown that the use of songs is a prodigious aid in foreign language learning. The English …
Continue ReadingEasy Winter Cooking Activities and Recipes for ESL Students
This is the second article in a series of four, featuring easy ideas for cooking up toothsome winter learning activities, American recipes for ESL …
Continue ReadingIdioms using Food Terms in the English Language
Every language has idioms and expressions that are unique to it. The meanings of idioms are not always obvious when first hearing them. Here is a …
Continue ReadingThe Meanings of Colors in Language and Literature
Shakespeare asked, “What’s in a Name?” Now I’m asking, “What’s in a Color?” That is as related to English …
Continue ReadingThe Roles of Nouns in English Grammar
Nouns are an important part of speech in English grammar. Quizzes and worksheets are an integral part of learning grammar to teach ESL students the …
Continue ReadingWhen Do You Use Articles: A, An, The
Articles are just three in number, but do a lot of work in the language. Learning articles is not tough for ESL students and can be learnt by …
Continue ReadingMagic 100 Words: Why are English Language Learners so In Love With M100W Sight Words?
So what is the Magic 100 Words (M100W) system, and why is it creating such a following? This bright, colorful system makes teaching sight words a …
Continue ReadingPunctuation Marks in English: Clarity in Expression
Punctuation marks can make or mar the meaning of a sentence. They are a set of symbols, and are an integral part of written language. There are …
Continue ReadingThe Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade: An ESL Lesson on America
Rooted in the homeland yearnings of America’s first generation of European immigrants, Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade is a lively resource for …
Continue ReadingESL Tips on Teaching Asian students About Articles of Speech
Learning how to use the definite and indefinite articles in the English language can be a hair-tearing experience for Asian students. That’s …
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