English Learning Tip of the Day: Tip of the Day: 165 Since as an adverb

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English Learning Tip of the Day Tip of the Day: 165 Since as an adverb From Kenneth Beare, your Guide to English as 2nd Language Since as an adverb 'Since' has the same meaning as 'because'. An adverb clause using 'since' can precede or follow the independent clause it relates to. Notice that a sentence begun with a 'since' clause is followed by a comma. In the case that a 'since' clause finishes the sentence, no comma is used. Example Sentences Since she's so good at maths, we decided to enroll her in an advanced class. They chose to save money this month since there seems to be a recession. Quiz of the Day - Financial Profile Intermediate level business English reading comprehension with follow quiz concerning the financial profile of a computer company. English Worksheet of the Day - Introduction to Poetic Device Understanding poetry in any language is challenging, here is basic introduction to poetic devices used in poetry written in English (as well as other languages). 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: 164 Because

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English Learning Tip of the Day Tip of the Day: 164 Because From Kenneth Beare, your Guide to English as 2nd Language Because An adverb clause using 'because' can precede or follow the independent clause it relates to. Notice that a sentence begun with a 'because' clause is followed by a comma. In the case that a 'because' clause finishes the sentence, no comma is used. Example Sentences He was late for work because he overslept. Because they often go golfing, they work half time. Quiz of the Day - Newspaper Reading and Writing This lesson focuses on calling students' attention to this type of writing style on a deeper, grammatical level. It ends with students writing up their own short articles with a follow-up listening comprehension opportunity. English Worksheet of the Day - Check Cashing - Deposit Intermediate level business English reading comprehension with follow quiz concerning check cashing and deposit policies. 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: 163 Non-defining relative clauses

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English Learning Tip of the Day Tip of the Day: 163 Non-defining relative clauses From Kenneth Beare, your Guide to English as 2nd Language Non-defining relative clauses In non-defining relative clauses, the information is not essential to understanding the sentence, but gives additional information. Example Sentences Mr Smith, who enjoys playing golf, has been invited to join our club. Seattle, which was founded in the 19th century, is the economic heart of Washington state. Quiz of the Day - A Shop Worker's Desk Reading comprehension describing a typical shop worker's desk and work. This short comprehension is followed by a gap fill text completion quiz. English Worksheet of the Day - Spelling Help How to recognize (recognise?) the most common spelling differences between American and British English. 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: 162 Defining relative clauses

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English Learning Tip of the Day Tip of the Day: 162 Defining relative clauses From Kenneth Beare, your Guide to English as 2nd Language Defining relative clauses In defining relative clauses, the information given is essential to the understanding of the sentence. Example Sentences The men who were brought in last month helped improve the bottom line. I'm looking for a book that was on this table yesterday. Quiz of the Day - Colloquial Pairs These vocabulary quizzes focus on important colloquial 'pair phrases' such as 'by and large', 'by and large', etc. English Worksheet of the Day - ESL / EFL Abbreviations You might be a bit confused by the all the abbreviations you see connected with teaching English. Here are the most common abbreviations that you will need to know when teaching or studying English. 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: We go (went / gone) to the lesson yesterday.

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ESL ESL Start Learning Continue Learning Teach ESL From Kenneth Beare, your Guide to ESL If you chose 'went', congratulations! This is an example of verb conjugation. The time expression 'yesterday' provides the clue that the verb 'go' should be in the past simple. This newsletter focuses on conjugation, beginning with a step-by-step guide on how to conjugate verbs. Next, there are a number of quizzes you can take to help you practice verb conjugation. Teachers can use the lesson plan resource focusing on tenses and verb conjugation to help out in class. How to Conjugate Verbs Deciding on the right conjugation can be confusing. This guide on how to conjugate verbs provides a clear six step process to help. Here's a quick overview of the process... Read more Key Quizzes to Help You Review Tenses Taking quizzes is a popular way to check your knowledge of English grammar. One of the most important grammar concepts is the use of tenses. Tenses indicate whether something happens in the past, present or future... Read more Lesson Plans Focusing on Tenses and Verb Conjugation These lesson plans help students learn to use English tenses and conjugate with confidence. Many of the lessons focus on using related verb tenses during conversation, rather than focusing simply on correct verb conjugation... Read more See More About:  teaching grammar  grammar banging  grammar guide Should I Teach English Abroad? This is a question that you might be asking yourself if you are a new teacher of English as a Second or Foreign Language. If you are from the United... Read more English as 2nd Language Ads ESL Teaching English ESL ESL Teacher Class English Lesson Plan ESL Children Games Featured Articles Learning English for the Intermediate Level Learning English for the Advanced Level - ESL EFL Advanced English Speaking English - Pronunciation and Conversation Skills English Lesson Plans for ESL EFL Classes English Grammar Help - Rules, Worksheets, Games, Quizzes, Exercises English Vocabulary Builder - Beginning, Intermediate and Advanced   More from About.com Food and Mood Indulging a sweet tooth can cause weight gain, guilt and even worsen depression. Here are a few expert tips to help you resist. More> Carb Cravings Ever wondered why you crave carbs (or chocolate and sugar) when you're depressed? Some scientists say it may be chemical. 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: 161 Relative clauses

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English Learning Tip of the Day Tip of the Day: 161 Relative clauses From Kenneth Beare, your Guide to English as 2nd Language Relative clauses A relative clause is a dependent clause that modifies a noun. It gives additional information, identifies or describes a noun. Relative clauses are also called adjective clauses. Example Sentences The man who was hired last month has done a great job. I'm looking for the shop where I bought these shoes. Quiz of the Day - Future Forms This quiz focuses on different future forms. For example: He will fly / is going to fly to Peru next week. Examples Sentences English learning resource providing example sentences of verbs in all tenses including active and passive forms, as well as conditional and modal forms. 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