Kenneth's English as 2nd Language Blog

Six years ago researchers reported that people scored better on a standard IQ test after listening to Mozart. You might be surprised at how much music in the classroom can ... Read More

Take the following sentences in direct speech and put them into reported (indirect) speech. If you need some help understanding this operation, you can use this explanation and transformation chart ... Read More

Here are the most common spelling rules in English. For exceptions to the rules take a look at Common Spelling Problems.

It's that time of year again. Students are either preparing for exams or taking them during these next two months. Here are some very important - and often ignored - ... Read More

Here's a lower-intermediate reading comprehension featuring 6 open positions and questions about people applying for them. Which job is best for Jane, Jack and Margaret? Or,try this reading comprehension about ... Read More

This series of English pronunciation exercises combines words beginning with the same consonant sound followed by similar vowel or diphthong sounds. Voiced and voiceless consonants are paired (b - voiced ... Read More