Adverb Clauses
This adverb clause quiz tests a number of adverb types including time, cause and effect, opposition and conditions. For example:
"_____ I find mathematics difficult, music is easy." Because / Whereas / Until - In this case 'Whereas' is correct. You may also want to review the different types of adverb clauses.
Classroom Management Issues
Classroom management in the ESL / EFL classroom can be challenging at times because of a number of variables in English classroom management. However, one key element of classroom management remains the same: The desire to communicate in English. This article discusses the challenges of classroom management that occur in one form or another in most ESL / EFL settings. Also provided are a number of suggestions to deal with these issues. There is also an opportunity for teachers to learn from each other by contributing your own experiences in classroom management, as well as tips for effective classroom management.
Thanksgiving Reading Comprehension
This holiday feature includes a Thanksgiving reading comprehension with difficult vocabulary explanations about the history of the Pilgrims and the first Thanksgiving followed by a Thanksgiving reading comprehension quiz.
Question Tag Quiz: You Understand, Don't You?
If we want to ask for information we usually use the standard question form. However, sometimes we just want to keep a conversation going, or confirm information. In this case, question tags are often used to solicit input or confirmation to what we are saying. Using question tags well also promotes a keen understanding of the use of various auxiliary verbs.
Question Forms Review Quiz
Cultural Awareness
Speaking English is not only about using proper grammar. To use English effectively, you need to understand the culture in which it is spoken. Here are a number of important tips to remember when speaking English in the United States.
More British and American English - Choose an American English term, click on the button and get the British English equivalent - or vice-versa
How to Write Business Reports, Memos and Emails
This section focuses on common business documents that you will probably need to write at some point if you use English for work. The most common of these is email, which, as you will see, is much less formal than written letters. Each of the three document types is introduced by an example document and is followed by a guide to writing that particular type of document.
Parallelism - Parallel Structure
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Starting Conversations
Combine this sheet with the following conversation lesson plans to help beginning level students start communicating in English.
Finding a Job for English Learners
The cover letter should always be included when sending your resume or CV for a possible job interview. This letter of application serves the purpose or introducing you and asking for an interview. Here is an outline to writing a successful cover letter.
Understanding your potential employer can help you get the job you are looking for. This section focuses on developing interviewing skills that will help you prepare for a job interview in an English speaking country.
Social Language Key Phrases
English employs many fixed expressions in social situations such as introducing someone, or greetings during the holidays.
Introductions
Greetings
Special Days
Speaking to Strangers
Traveling phrases

