The 12 Verb Tenses
There are 12 Verb Tenses in the English language. They are used to indicate action that takes place in the past, present, and future. The following two grids show how and when to use each of these tenses. The 12 Verb Tenses click on the image to enlarge – or get the PDF version. The [...]
How NOT to get a job as English Teacher
Recruiters and Teacher Agencies receive many resumes from English teachers looking for a job in Thailand. Some of them make one wonder if they were sent in earnest, or if they were sent as a joke. Here is an example of an e-mail cover letter that most likely won’t get the candidate to an interview: [...]
Why English Can Be Challenging for Non-Native Speakers
Below are sentences that contain words with double meanings. A native speaker knows how to properly stress the syllables in these words to convey their intended meaning, but non-native speakers often struggle when confronted with sentences like these: The bandage was wound around the wound. The farm was used to produce produce. The dump was [...]
A Poem Full of Contradictions
A poem full of contradictions — perfect to teach your more advanced students: “One bright day in the middle of the night Two dead boys got up to fight. Back to back, they faced each other, Drew their swords and shot each other. A deaf policeman heard the noise Came and shot the two dead [...]
American vs. English Language
“America and England are two countries divided by a common language.” George Bernard Shaw Below are some of the most common words that are different between British English and American English:
Worthwhile Causes
