English Learning Tip of the Day: Tip of the Day: 190 the least / the fewest

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English Learning Tip of the Day Tip of the Day: 190 the least / the fewest From Kenneth Beare, your Guide to English as 2nd Language the least / the fewest 'The least' is the superlative form of 'little' used with uncountable nouns, and 'the fewest' is the superlative form of 'few' used with countable nouns. Example Sentences Tom does the least work of anybody in this room. Jane has made the fewest mistakes on the exams. Quiz of the Day - Prepositions + Nouns - Quiz Check your understanding of the use of these common expressions using prepositions followed by nouns. English Worksheet of the Day - Prepositions + Nouns Study the use of these common expressions using prepositions followed by nouns. Yesterday's English Tip Tomorrow's English Tip This email is written by: Kenneth Beare English as 2nd Language Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Missing a lesson? Click here. About U. is our collection of free online courses designed to help you learn a new skill, solve a problem, get something done, or just learn more about your world. Sign up now, and we will email you lessons on a daily or weekly basis. You are receiving this email because you subscribed to the About.com 'English Learning Tip of the Day' email. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2010 About.com   Advertisement

About ESL: Get up to Speed on Phrasal Verbs with Up

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ESL ESL Start Learning Continue Learning Teach ESL From Kenneth Beare, your Guide to ESL This week's newsletter focuses on a wide variety of phrasal verbs with 'up' or 'down'. There's also a look at words referring to travel of all kinds. You can brush up on your grammar as well with popular grammar review quizzes for all levels. Beginner Review Lower Intermediate Review Intermediate Review Advanced Review Let's straighten up this mess! The phrase "Let's straighten up this mess." can mean that someone might clean a mess or a situation up. This guide to phrasal verbs with up focuses on the use of these verbs for cleaning, improving situations or dressing better. Read more Do you know when the train leaves? ... when the train leaves from the title is a type of question. It's an indirect question. It's also a noun clause. This guide to noun clauses explains usage and... Read more You drive, I'll ride (in the car). We'll have a great trip! Verbs and nouns referring to travel can be confusing. This article focuses on travel / movement related vocabulary including the use of travel, trip, journey, voyage - as well as... Read more Grammar Review by Level Interactive review of essential English for each level. Each question focuses on one specific concept and an explanation of the point is given for an incorrect answer.Read more English as 2nd Language Ads Learning English ESL English ESL Lessons ESL Second Language ESL Grammar Tests Featured Articles English for Business, Work and other Specific Purposes English Tests and Quizzes - Practice Materials for Learning English ESL English Learning Resources, Schools, Courses, Software, Products Learning English for Beginners - Beginning ESL EFL Learning English for the Intermediate Level Learning English for the Advanced Level - ESL EFL Advanced English   More from About.com 2011's Cutest Winter Boots Snuggly snow boots are essential for women who live in cold climates, but still want to put their best foot forward. More> 10 Budget Work Essentials Figuring out how to pay for a fabulous work wardrobe can be a challenge. These 10 mix-and-max essentials are all under $50. More> This newsletter is written by: Kenneth Beare ESL Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About ESL newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2011 About.com   Must Reads Free English Courses Build Your Vocabulary Do You Need Lesson Plans for Your Class? Do you Know Basic English Grammar? Vocabulary Quizzes Advertisement

English Learning Tip of the Day: Tip of the Day: 189 hardly, scarcely

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English Learning Tip of the Day Tip of the Day: 189 hardly, scarcely From Kenneth Beare, your Guide to English as 2nd Language hardly, scarcely 'Hardly' and 'scarcely' are often used with past perfect to show something that happened in quick succession in the past. Example Sentences Hardly had I come in the door, when John arrived. She had scarcely finished her meal when she received the call. Quiz of the Day - Telecommunication Three intermediate level reading comprehension quizzes which focus on "Globalcall Communications". These reading comprehensions are rich in technological vocabulary and excellent practice for business English classes. English Worksheet of the Day - Sample Receipts Explained Sample receipt with explanation of common symbols and expressions used on receipts for English learners. Yesterday's English Tip Tomorrow's English Tip This email is written by: Kenneth Beare English as 2nd Language Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Missing a lesson? Click here. About U. is our collection of free online courses designed to help you learn a new skill, solve a problem, get something done, or just learn more about your world. Sign up now, and we will email you lessons on a daily or weekly basis. You are receiving this email because you subscribed to the About.com 'English Learning Tip of the Day' email. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2010 About.com   Advertisement

English Learning Tip of the Day: Tip of the Day: 188 classifying nouns

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English Learning Tip of the Day Tip of the Day: 188 classifying nouns From Kenneth Beare, your Guide to English as 2nd Language classifying nouns It is common to use noun + noun as a 'classifying' expression naming a particular type. Example Sentences Seaside insects often cause irritation. Mountain paths transverse everything from forest to rocky peaks. Quiz of the Day - Check Cashing Intermediate level business English reading comprehension with follow quiz concerning check cashing and deposit policies. English Worksheet of the Day - Dictionary Survey This lesson (activity) focuses on understanding students' approach to using a dictionary. Once you have understood how students use their dictionary, you can then make suggestions and plan lessons based on a deeper understanding of how your students approach vocabulary acquisition. Yesterday's English Tip Tomorrow's English Tip This email is written by: Kenneth Beare English as 2nd Language Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Missing a lesson? Click here. About U. is our collection of free online courses designed to help you learn a new skill, solve a problem, get something done, or just learn more about your world. Sign up now, and we will email you lessons on a daily or weekly basis. You are receiving this email because you subscribed to the About.com 'English Learning Tip of the Day' email. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2010 About.com   Advertisement

English Learning Tip of the Day: Tip of the Day: 187 electric and electrical

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English Learning Tip of the Day Tip of the Day: 187 electric and electrical From Kenneth Beare, your Guide to English as 2nd Language electric and electrical Electric is used with machines using electricity. Electrical is used before more general words. Example Sentences The electric blender is on the shelf. The electrical appliances in most homes are becoming cheaper every year. Quiz of the Day - Joseph Pulitzer Advanced level reading comprehension with difficult vocabulary explained and comprehension quiz based on the biography of Joseph Pulitzer. English Worksheet of the Day - Improve Reading Skills This short description of four basic reading skills are aimed at improving reading skills and include skimming, scanning, intensive and extensive reading. Yesterday's English Tip Tomorrow's English Tip This email is written by: Kenneth Beare English as 2nd Language Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Missing a lesson? Click here. About U. is our collection of free online courses designed to help you learn a new skill, solve a problem, get something done, or just learn more about your world. Sign up now, and we will email you lessons on a daily or weekly basis. You are receiving this email because you subscribed to the About.com 'English Learning Tip of the Day' email. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2010 About.com   Advertisement

English Learning Tip of the Day: Tip of the Day: 186 Contractions

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English Learning Tip of the Day Tip of the Day: 186 Contractions From Kenneth Beare, your Guide to English as 2nd Language Contractions Contractions are usually used in informal speech and writing. For formal writing, write the full form. Example Sentences To a friend: She's coming soon. In a letter: She is coming soon. E-mail to a colleague: We're working hard. E-mail to boss: We are working on the Smith project. Quiz of the Day - A Business Traveller Reading comprehension with follow up multiple choice quiz. This reading focuses speaking traveling, likes and dislikes. English Worksheet of the Day - Conditional Statements Making conditional statements are an important part of fluency. This lesson focuses on helping students improve their recognition of the structure and use it in conversation. Yesterday's English Tip Tomorrow's English Tip This email is written by: Kenneth Beare English as 2nd Language Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Missing a lesson? Click here. About U. is our collection of free online courses designed to help you learn a new skill, solve a problem, get something done, or just learn more about your world. Sign up now, and we will email you lessons on a daily or weekly basis. You are receiving this email because you subscribed to the About.com 'English Learning Tip of the Day' email. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2010 About.com   Advertisement