The 15 Most Common Grammar Goofs
As an English teacher, you are probably as sensitive about silly grammar mistakes as I am. I cringe whenever I see people use there when they mean their or your when they mean you’re. How about you? Copyblogger posted a great info graphic that lists the 15 most common grammar goofs. Perhaps you can use [...]
Making up English Words
For years an email has been circulating about the Washington Post’s Mensa Invitational which includes a very clever list of words made by changing common words. It’s a hoax, because The Washington Post doesn’t really have such an invitational. Nevertheless, it’s a funny list and I enjoy it every time I see it. It has [...]
Language of the Internet: English
Learning a language quickly and successfully depends largely on a student’s motivation. If your students have a compelling reason to learn English, they will make rapid progress. They will study not only in your classroom, and do their homework, but they will also seek out ways to learn English outside of your set curriculum. But [...]
Playing with Present Tenses – Snakes and Ladders
Kids of all ages have enjoyed playing Snakes and Ladders for generations and now you can use it in the classroom! The version below is guaranteed to add some excitement and fun to your grammar lesson teaching the difference between Present Simple and Present Continuous. Feel free to download the game for your students and enjoy watching [...]
“I would like to buy a hamburger.”
If you teach small groups or one-on-one, and find some students struggle with pronunciation, put them at ease with this funny clip of Inspector Clouseau (Steve Martin) trying to say “I would like to buy a hamburger.”
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