About ESL: Find the Mistake - Common Mistakes in English

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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 resources dedicated to eliminating common mistakes in English. To start off, here's a list of some of the most common mistakes in English: It's vs. Its Two, Too, To They're, Their, There You're vs. Your Confusing Words Since vs. For Have vs. Of in Conditionals Has gone to vs. Has been to Then vs. Than Double Negatives There's also a focus on common writing mistakes in English, as well as worksheets focusing on finding mistakes in specific grammar. Finally, it's Thanksgiving here in the United States on Thursday. Happy Thanksgiving to those who celebrate. For more information on Thanksgiving, there's a Thanksgiving reading with follow-up quiz. Find the Mistake: We went skiing, skating and fish. If you answered 'fish' should be fishing you are correct! This is a mistake in parallel structure. This detailed guide to this parallel structure in writing will help you identify... Read more Common Writing Mistakes I have noticed a few common mistakes in English writing over the past 14 years as the guide to English as a Second Language on About.com. Here are the top... Read more Find the Mistake The Find the Mistake directory contains worksheets that can be printed out for class, or used for self-study. Find a mistake in each question, and check your answer on the following page. Read more...Read more Thanksgiving Reading Comprehension This holiday feature includes a Thanksgiving reading comprehension with difficult vocabulary explanations about the history of the Pilgrims and the first Thanksgiving followed by a Thanksgiving reading comprehension quiz.... Read more English as 2nd Language Ads ESL English ESL Lessons ESL Grammar Tests ESL Second Language MA in ESL Featured Articles English Grammar Help - Rules, Worksheets, Games, Quizzes, Exercises English Vocabulary Builder - Beginning, Intermediate and Advanced English Listening Skills and Activities-Effective Listening Practice English Writing Skills - Letters, Resumes and Writing Style Teaching English - Techniques, Resources, Certificates, Employment English Reading Comprehension Skills for ESL EFL Learners   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