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My ebook explains grammar using easy-to-follow explanations and examples from popular songs and includes exercises for learners and teachers. To see the ebook on Etsy, click on the picture above.
Category Archives: Grammar
New ESL / EAL Ebook: How to Describe a Picture š
Itās Here! My new ebook, How to Describe a Picture, is Now Available š After months of writing, editing, formatting, and re-formatting, I am so happy to tell you that my new ebook is finally available.Ā The ebook How to … Continue reading
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A KPop Song with ‘gonna’ (going to) for Predictions
When we useĀ Ā Ā BE + going to + base infinitive for future plans, it often sounds likeĀ āgonnaāĀ + base infinitive. You seeĀ Ā āgonnaāĀ written a lot in songs.Ā This is okay. However, it is NOT okay to write āgonnaāĀ in your English writing. *WeĀ ALSO useĀ BE … Continue reading
Exciting News Iād Like to Share
Iāve been working on something behind the scenes ā¦ An ebook for learners who want English to make sense Many of my students over the years have said the same thing: āNo one ever explained it like this before.ā That … Continue reading
How to Describe a Painting using ‘Wh…?’ questions
‘The family of Darius before Alexander’ by Paolo Veronese 1565-1570 ā¦ ā¦ ā¦ ā¦ ā¦ ā¦ ā¦ ā¦ ā¦ ā¦ ā¦ ā¦ ā¦ ā¦ ā¦ ā¦ ā¦ ā¦ ā¦ ā¦ ā¦ ā¦ ā¦ ā¦ ā¦Ā Greetings English learners! How would … Continue reading
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
Sensational, Skilful Semicolons!
What the ā¦.. !!Ā Ā Not anotherĀ SEMICOLONĀ !! What is aĀ Ā Semicolon?Ā Letās 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
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.Ā *break the cycle = end a repetitive, negative pattern, often … Continue reading
How AI Can Help You Learn English Faster and Smarter
Since starting this blog in 2013, Iāve been passionate about helping learners of English around the worldāespecially 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
A Song with Present Simple & Past Simple
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.Ā … Continue reading
MUST – The Most Misunderstood Modal!
Greetings English Learners!Ā Do you remember when you first learned the meaning of ‘must’? Must = Rules and Obligation. You must obey the road rules! You must not be late! Doctor: You must take two pills with food daily for … Continue reading
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