English Grammar: How to Use “So” and “Too” January 7, 2010 by Melanie I’ve put so and too together in this lesson because I have heard so many English learners confuse them! Why do the smallest words always cause the most trouble? In this lesson we will focus on so and too as adverbs and […]
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English Vocabulary: 911 and 9/11 January 6, 2010 by Melanie 1 Comment In a recent private lesson, my student was talking about world events. She talked about the attack on 9-1-1 in NYC. I was confused at first, but then I realized she was talking about 9/11, not 9-1-1. You may hear or see both […]
English Vocabulary: 911 and 9/11
English Vocabulary: 911 and 9/11 January 6, 2010 by Melanie 1 Comment In a recent private lesson, my student was talking about world events. She talked about the attack on 9-1-1 in NYC. I was confused at first, but then I realized she was talking about 9/11, not 9-1-1. You may hear or see both […]
7 Commonly Mispronounced English Words (video)
7 Commonly Mispronounced English Words! (video) January 3, 2010 by Melanie This English pronunciation lesson will help you pronounce these words clearly and correctly. Trust me: You’re pronouncing at least ONE of these words wrong. Every English learner I have ever spoken to has mispronounced at least one of these 7 words, mainly because the […]
The Story of Santa Claus
The Story of Santa Claus December 23, 2009 by Melanie 1 Comment Santa goes by many names – Santa Claus, St. Nick, Kris Kringle, or Father Christmas. He lives at the North Pole, where he also has a toy workshop. He keeps an eye on children around the world and he knows if they’ve been […]
December 2009
Archives for December 2009 The Story of Santa Claus December 23, 2009 by Melanie 1 Comment Santa goes by many names – Santa Claus, St. Nick, Kris Kringle, or Father Christmas. He lives at the North Pole, where he also has a toy workshop. He keeps an eye on children around the world and he […]
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The Story of Santa Claus December 23, 2009 by Melanie 1 Comment Santa goes by many names – Santa Claus, St. Nick, Kris Kringle, or Father Christmas. He lives at the North Pole, where he also has a toy workshop. He keeps an eye on children around the world and he knows if they’ve been […]
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English Vocabulary: How to Use the Verbs “Listen” and “Hear” December 10, 2009 by Melanie What’s the difference between listen and hear in English? For many people learning English, listen and hear are two very confusing verbs! In this post I will explain the difference between the two verbs, and when you can use them. Take […]
What’s the difference between listen and hear in English?
Confusing Verbs: Listen and Hear December 10, 2009 by Melanie What’s the difference between listen and hear in English? For many people learning English, listen and hear are two very confusing verbs! In this post I will explain the difference between the two verbs, and when you can use them. Take a look at these sentences: […]
English Vocabulary: How to Use the Verbs “Listen” and “Hear”
English Vocabulary: How to Use the Verbs “Listen” and “Hear” December 10, 2009 by Melanie What’s the difference between listen and hear in English? For many people learning English, listen and hear are two very confusing verbs! In this post I will explain the difference between the two verbs, and when you can use them. Take […]