About ESL: British or American English?

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ESL ESL Start Learning Continue Learning Teach ESL From Kenneth Beare, your Guide to ESL This week's newsletter takes a look at the differences between British and American English. There are two new videos created by my British colleague Heather Blanchard, as well as other articles and a quiz to test your knowledge. Further resources include an overview of pronoun forms including worksheets and gap fill exercises on human relationships. Video Lessons: British and American English I'm sometimes asked if American and British English are the same language. The answer is YES! However, there are some differences, most notably in pronunciation, vocabulary and a few minor grammar points.. Read more American English vs. British English While there are certainly many more varieties of English, American and British English are the two varieties that are taught in most ESL/EFL programs. Generally, it is agreed that no one version is "correct" however, there are certainly preferences in use. The most important rule of thumb is to try to be consistent in your usage... Read more He gave her my book, but she said it was hers. The sentence in the title contains four similar elements: he / she / it - subject pronouns her - object pronoun my - possessive adjective hers - possessive pronoun These pronoun charts... Read more Family, Friends and Partners Speaking about family, friends and our various partners in life - romantic, work and at school - is always important ... Read more English as 2nd Language Ads ESL English Teach English ESL ESL English Lessons Teaching ESL ESL English Grammar 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 Financial Emergencies An unexpected change in your financial situation can be incredibly stressful. Here's how to cope. More> Retirement Planning Learn the top five things you need to do in order to start building a retirement nest egg. 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 © 2012 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   Follow me on: Advertisement

About ESL: Getting Ready for Exams

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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 activities that will help English learners prepare for exams. There are word form quizzes, and a look at changing active sentences to the passive form. There's also a pointer to printable quizzes for teachers to use in class. Getting Ready for Exams: Vocabulary Cloze Exercises Vocabulary cloze exercises (fill in the gap) are common on almost any exam. Here's a typical question: The most _____ solution to the situation is ... interest sustainable success optimize The correct answer is: sustainable Practice these exercises on your own: Read more Printable Quizzes for Class I often receive requests about ESL printables on the site for in-class use. I'd like to assure teachers that, as long as these materials are used for in-class purposes and not for publishing, it is absolutely OK to do so. Read more Someone has eaten my porridge -> My porridge has been eaten! This line from the fairy tale The Story of Three Bears is an example of the active voice changed into the passive voice. Remember that the verb 'to be' is conjugated... Read more English Tests and Quizzes - Practice Materials for Learning English English tests and quizzes provides online and printable tests and quizzes for beginner, intermediate and advanced ESL EFL learners. English as 2nd Language Ads Teach English ESL Teaching ESL ESL English ESL English Grammar ESL English Lessons Featured Articles 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 Speaking English - Pronunciation and Conversation Skills English Lesson Plans for ESL EFL Classes   More from About.com Financial Emergencies An unexpected change in your financial situation can be incredibly stressful. Here's how to cope. More> Retirement Planning Learn the top five things you need to do in order to start building a retirement nest egg. 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 © 2012 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   Follow me on: Advertisement

About ESL: How often do you ...?

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ESL ESL Start Learning Continue Learning Teach ESL From Kenneth Beare, your Guide to ESL Adverbs of frequency such as 'usually, sometimes, etc.' are used to answer the question "How often do you ...?" This week's newsletter has a guide to adverbs of frequency, as well as worksheets to help you or your class practice. There's also a look at changes made when changing from the active to the passive voice, and some of the most common mistakes in English. How often do you ...? Adverbs of frequency express how often we do various tasks. They are not specific, but refer to general habits and are generally used in the present simple. You can learn... Read more Someone has eaten my porridge -> My porridge has been eaten! This line from the fairy tale The Story of Three Bears is an example of the active voice changed into the passive voice. Remember that the verb 'to be' is conjugated... Read more 10 Common Mistakes in English Here are 10 of the most common mistakes in English with explanations and examples. It's vs. Its Two, Too, To They're, Their, There... Read more What's Your Opinion - Native English Teachers Only? Many interesting comments have been made on the discussion about native English and non-native English speaking teachers. Please leave your opinion and read the very thoughtful posts that have been made on this important issue... Read more English as 2nd Language Ads Teach English ESL Teaching ESL ESL English Course ESL English ESL Lessons Featured Articles 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 TOEFL, IELTS, Cambridge Examination Preparation English for Business, Work and other Specific Purposes   More from About.com Top 10 Skin Myths How do you know the information and advice you get about your skin is true? Start with this article, which debunks some of the the most persistent myths out there. More> Learn a New Hobby Are you thinking about taking up a new hobby? From chess to painting to birdwatching, this comprehensive list provides a wide variety of options, to suit all sorts of interests. 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 © 2012 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   Follow me on: Advertisement