Posts Tagged ‘grammar’
Real Language Learning Advice, from Real Learners
To show my love today, I wanted to share some extra special resources that will help you take your English skills to the next level! Sharing is caring after all, so this post is dedicated to all of you. I’ve reached out to some learners and asked them to share their favorite resources for studying,…
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Free Friday: Confusing Words + Spelling Help!
TGIF! Thanks God? or Thank God? The correct answer is Thank God, with no “s.” “Thanks” is used singularly, as a short way to show your appreciation. It is never used with a direct object. Are there other common words and/or spellings that you often question? You’re probably not alone, which is why these incredible…
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Free Friday: Grammar with MODAL review
Modals Modals Modals! Wait. First, what are they? Modals are auxiliary verbs, also known as “helping” verbs. These aux. verbs help change the meaning of main verbs to express a variety of things, such as: ability, possibility, obligation, etc.. Review some of the most common English modals with this fun infographic! When you feel you’ve…
Read MoreUnderstanding Parts of Speech: Word Crimes [Part 2]
Hopefully by now you have heard, seen, read, or been exposed somehow to Weird Al’s new ‘hit’, “Word Crimes.” It’s fun, catchy, and even…educational! If you’re new visiting this site, WELCOME, and I invite you to check out my Word Crimes Part 1 post which reviews the vocabulary in his video. Reviewing the vocabulary of…
Read MoreWord Crimes Part 1: Vocabulary
Weird Al Yankovic is back! Who is Weird Al? Do a quick Google search, and you may recognize his iconic look, or perhaps his song parodies. My memory of his music dates back to the ’90s, and his comical (funny) versions of trendy (popular) songs make it hard not to dance and sing along. One…
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