Kenneth's ESL Blog August 2007 Archive

"I need a ____ of butter." - stick / box / pinch? Which type of food measurement is appropriate? This quiz focuses on different types of food storage containers and ... Read More

Here are 10 of the most common mistakes in English with explanations and examples. It's vs. Its Two, Too, To They're, Their, There You're vs. Your Confusing Words Since vs. For Have vs. Of in Conditionals Has gone ... Read More

If you are going to begin an English or ESL class soon, it's best to go prepared. By following these tips you'll make sure that you understand your English learning ... Read More

Guide to expressing numbers in English for ESL classes giving detailed explanation about expressing numbers in both British and American English.

Interactive review of essential English for each level. Each question focuses on one specific concept and an explanation of the point is given for an incorrect answer. Beginner Review Lower Intermediate Review Intermediate ... Read More

Understanding auxiliary verb usage (be, do, did, have, will, etc.) provides a key to a better understanding of tenses in English.

For many, just learning English is not enough. In fact, many English learners need English for the workplace. The Seattle Times writes about an innovative new program in Washington State ... Read More

Many English students complain that they understand English, but don't feel confident enough to join a conversation. Here is a collection of speaking strategies, lesson plans, suggestion pages and more ... Read More

As the global marketplace expands a new branch of English learning related to ESL has become very intriguing. This field is often called Accent Neutralization or Accent Reduction. Here is ... Read More

The following idioms and expressions use the verb 'get'. Each idiom or expression has a definition and two example sentences to help understanding of these common idiomatic expressions with 'get'.

There are two two types of beginners: absolute and false beginners. Here are some general tips for teaching absolute beginners. This feature discusses approaches to teaching false beginners. These absolute ... Read More

Is it 'I stayed at the hotel in Rome.' OR 'I stayed at a hotel in Rome.' OR MAYBE 'I stayed at an hotel in the Rome.' ? If you ... Read More