Category Archives: Elementary (Level 2)

A KPop Song with ‘gonna’ (going to) for Predictions

Posted on January 29, 2026 by mhardy3222

When we use   BE + going to + base infinitive for future plans, it often sounds like ‘gonna‘ + base infinitive. You see  ‘gonna‘ written a lot in songs.  This is okay. However, it is NOT okay to write ‘gonna’ in your English writing. *We ALSO use BE … Continue reading →

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Happy Christmas!

Posted on December 23, 2025 by mhardy3222

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year to my dear English Students! It’s that time of year when we look back on the year that was, prepare for Christmas or holiday celebrations, look forward to bringing in the New Year, and … Continue reading →

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A Song with “Don’t Have To”

Posted on August 11, 2025 by mhardy3222

Have you heard the song ‘Bloodline‘ by Alex Warren and Jelly Roll? The song is a message of hope and encouragement to *break the cycle of past pain and struggles.  *break the cycle = end a repetitive, negative pattern, often … Continue reading →

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How AI Can Help You Learn English Faster and Smarter

Posted on April 22, 2025 by mhardy3222

Since starting this blog in 2013, I’ve been passionate about helping learners of English around the world—especially those learning it as a second or third language. One of my favourite methods is using songs to teach grammar, and many of … Continue reading →

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Easter 2025

Posted on April 17, 2025 by mhardy3222

Happy Easter English Learners! I hope you enjoy a well-earned break from your daily routine. However, there’s no need to have a break from English! Have you ever wondered why bunnies, chickens, and eggs are everywhere at Easter time? Well, … Continue reading →

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A Song with Present Simple & Past Simple

Posted on January 22, 2025 by mhardy3222

Did you know that the Present Simple is the most commonly used tense in spoken and written English? It accounts for between *50-60% of English communication. The second most commonly used tense is the Past Simple with nearly *20% usage.  … Continue reading →

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Difficult Pronunciation & How to Remember It #2

Posted on January 8, 2025 by mhardy3222

Photo by Mimi Thian, Unsplash Today, I will continue to focus on common English words that many of you find difficult to pronounce. (See my previous post: Difficult Pronunciation & How to Remember It) Here is a quick reminder: My … Continue reading →

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Christmas 2024

Posted on December 21, 2024 by mhardy3222

Greetings Dear Students! It’s the Festive Season now for many of you: end-of-year party time; the beginning of summer holidays for the southern hemisphere; and Christmas celebrations and festivities.   As requested last Christmas, this year I am including some Christmas … Continue reading →

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Christmas 2023

Posted on December 24, 2023 by mhardy3222

Happy Christmas! It’s that time of year again when many of us prepare to celebrate Christmas. Traditionally, for Christians, it is about celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ approximately 2,000 years ago. However, Christmas has become an important time for … Continue reading →

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Difficult Pronunciation & How to Remember It – Part 1

Posted on December 21, 2022 by mhardy3222

Photo by Mimi Thian, Unsplash Greetings English Learners! This will be my last Post for this year and I have decided to focus on common English words that many of you find difficult to pronounce. My students can usually pronounce … Continue reading →

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