Category Archives: Grammar

A Song with ‘going to’ (gonna) for future predictions / Present Continuous for future

When we use   BE + going to + base infinitive, 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 … Continue reading

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Prepositions of Movement – Part 1

Download your free PDF worksheet here! No-Prep Classroom activities per level: ♠ Beginner Students read one sentence aloud in turn. Focus is on the language of movement, speaking practice, and listening. ♠ Elementary 1. Start with Beginner level activities. 2. … Continue reading

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New ESL / EAL Ebook: How to Describe a Picture 🎉

It’s Here! My new ebook, How to Describe a Picture, is Now Available 🎉 After months of writing, editing, formatting, and re-formatting, I am so happy to tell you that my new ebook is finally available.  The ebook How to … Continue reading

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

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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Exciting News I’d Like to Share

I’ve been working on something behind the scenes … An ebook for learners who want English to make sense Many of my students over the years have said the same thing: “No one ever explained it like this before.” That … Continue reading

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How to Describe a Painting using ‘Wh…?’ questions

‘The family of Darius before Alexander’ by Paolo Veronese 1565-1570 ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦  Greetings English learners! How would … Continue reading

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A song with (mostly) Present Tenses

Have you heard the latest song by RAYE – Where is my husband? I just love it! It’s fun, clever, and addictive. Watch the Official Music Video on YouTube. The subtitles are very helpful especially for English learners. Rachel, the … Continue reading

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Sensational, Skilful Semicolons!

What the ….. !!    Not another SEMICOLON !! What is a  Semicolon? Let’s have a look. ; a) Spiderman is my favourite Super Hero; he’s my favourite person! b) Spiderman is my favourite Super Hero; actually, I still really like Superman.   What … Continue reading

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A Song with “Don’t Have To”

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

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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