Kenneth's ESL Blog December 2005 Archive

This lower Intermediate English grammar review provides 38 questions that cover each of the most important Grammar points that lower intermediate (false beginner) level English students need to know. Correct ... Read More

Which preposition is missing? In, with, of - maybe from? Check out your knowledge of common preposition combinations used in English. These phrases are in standard usage and can ... Read More

Learn English or you're out! (from Pravda): Turkmenistan's President Saparmurat Niyazov on Friday appointed a new oil and gas minister and ordered him to learn English in six months or be ... Read More

Listening to native English speakers can be very frustrating! Here are a number of tips on how to improve English listening skills. Probably the most important thing to remember is: ... Read More

Reading comprehension based on the traditional "'Twas The Night Before Christmas" by Clement C. Moore

Tongue Twisters are lots of fun (and difficult). They often don't make much sense, but they certainly exercise your pronunciation muscles.

Introduction and explanation of four subordinate clause types: concessive subordinate clauses, time subordinate clauses, place subordinate clauses and reason subordinate clauses. Each type of subordinate clause includes examples of correct ... Read More

Yahoo! has just launched a new podcast section. It's a dream come true for educational podcasts. Not only because you can find educational podcasts, but also because you can find ... Read More

Talkin' Proper - the diary of a First-Time ESL Teacher - is an insightful and amusing account of Dan Hinkley's first year in ESL teaching in Thailand. If you are new ... Read More