Articles Index
Modal Verb Basics - Quiz 2
Quiz focusing on modal verb basics for English learners with quick guide to explanation of modal forms.
Non-Continuous Verbs
A look at common verbs that are not used in the continuous - progressive - forms.
Noun Clause
Explanation of noun clauses used in English. Noun clauses are often used in indirect questions or to provide further information on subjects and objects.
Connecting Language
Connecting language includes words and phrases that help connect ideas, subjects and objects within sentences as well as between sentences. This quick guide to connecting language focuses on coordinating conjunctions, correlative conjunctions and relative pronouns.
Exceptions to the Rule
Discussion of the exceptions to the rule when using do and did in the positive to disagree or stress information for English learners.
Perfect forms - Simple or Progressive?
A review of and comparison between simple perfect and perfect progressive tenses.
Uses of the Verb To Be
Guide to the various uses of the verb to be in English. This page was prepared with English as a Second Language students in mind and can also be used in class or for reference.
Uses of the Verb To Have
Guide to the various uses of the verb to have in English. This page was prepared with English as a Second Language students in mind and can also be used in class or for reference.
Uses of the Verb To Do
Guide to the various uses of the verb to do in English. This page was prepared with English as a Second Language students in mind and can also be used in class or for reference.
Adjective + Preposition
Explanation of various usage of adjectives plus prepositions for English language learners.
Adjective Preposition Combinations - # 2 - 'of / on / to / with'
Explanation of adjective plus preposition usage in English for ESL EFL TESOL TEFL students.
Prepositions + Nouns
Explanation of various usage of prepositions nouns in English for ESL EFL TESOL TEFL students
Noun + Prepositions
Explanation of various usage of noun plus prepositions in English for ESL EFL TESOL TEFL students.
Preposition Use - for / while / during
Explanation of the prepositions for while and during for English language learners and classes.
Preposition Use - in / at / on - prepositions of time and date
in / at / on - prepositions of time and date - English prepositions of time and date usage for English Learners
Preposition Use - in / at / to / nothing - prepositions of place and movement
Explanation of English prepositions of place usage for English learners and classes.
Preposition Use - in / at / on - prepositions of place
Explanation of common prepositions of place use in English including in on and at for ESL EFL learners and classes.
Modals - Can / Be Able To
Guide to the correct usage of the modal verbs can and be able to for ESL EFL English students and classes
Using Adverb Clauses - Introduction
Grammar guide to using adverb clauses in English for ESL EFL TEFL or ESOL learners
Know your Auxiliary Verbs!
Knowing correct auxiliary verb usage is key to tense usage. Every tense takes an auxiliary form of the verb. This guide to auxiliary verb provides an overview and quiz of auxiliary verb usage in English.
Adjective or Adverb - Which to Use?
Rules for when to use an adjective or an adverb for ESL classes and teachers
Common Mistakes in English - Everyone and Every One
Guide to some of the most common mistakes in English - Everyone and Every One
Common Mistakes in English - Everyday vs Every Day
Guide to some of the most common mistakes in English - Everyone and Every One
Expressing Quantity
How to Express Quantity in English for Beginners including an explanation of few, little, much and many with follow up quiz.
Common Mistakes in English - Enough
Guide to some of the most common mistakes in English - Enough