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In class: “What does should mean?” Hands are being raised. “It means must” (translated in Greek). No, it doesn’t, I…
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Dealing with the omission of the third-person singular suffix in the Present Simple tense
One of the most common grammar errors is the omission of the 3rd person singular suffix in the Present Simple…
Transforming Grammar Teaching: Strategies for Students with Learning Difficulties
Grammar can be a daunting hurdle for students with learning difficulties, yet it is a cornerstone of effective communication. For…
Grammar Teaching Through Mystery Solving
“Do you ever hear someone say, ‘I didn’t went to the party,’ and cringe a little? Or maybe you’ve caught…
Language Bridging: A Grammar Teaching Approach That Connects, Not Divides
So, you want to connect with your students, right? But how do you teach a Russian native speaker the “I…
Mastering Grammar in EFL: A Three-Part Blueprint for Success—Theory, Practice, and Pitfalls
1. Introduction Designing an EFL grammar syllabus requires not only understanding the key grammatical structures that students need to master…
Mastering the Art of Teaching Grammar
Grammar is everywhere. Grammar surrounds us in every aspect of daily life comprising the main “vehicle” of expression. It is…
Teacher of English and Spanish
Time and again we have resided our only hope of surviving the school year almost solely on the use of…
Edgar Alan Poe meets Minecraft
It has been years since the last time I used my personal PIN to log into the printer in Hull…
Maximizing Language Learning with Supplementary Materials
Supplementary materials are a term that every English language teacher encounters in their ELT career. These resources provide pivotal support…