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The verb “think” is both common and useful in English, and is a good word to know for all ESL learners. The word typically means either to direct one’s mind toward something and form ideas about it, or alternatively to hold a particular opinion, view, or idea about something or someone. The past tense of…
The verb “drink” is extremely useful for language learners since it is something that we need to do every day in order to live. “Drink” refers to the action of taking a liquid beverage into the mouth and then swallowing it, either out of necessity or for enjoyment. It’s not to be confused with its…
The verb “fly” is a common word used in both a literal and figurative sense. In its literal form, it refers to the action of moving through the air using wings and/or the aid of engines. In its more figurative sense, it refers to objects that move through the air, usually at high speeds and…
The verb “buy” is one that all ESL beginners learn quite early and quickly, mostly because of its everyday utility and common use. The most common meaning for the verb “buy” is to purchase something; obtain goods or services in exchange for money. However, there is one additional and somewhat more abstract usage, which means…
The use of relative pronouns can often present something of a challenge for those learning English as a second language. In particular, use of “who,” “which,” or “that” can present some trouble, leading to grammatical inaccuracy that reduces essay and exam scores, not to mention having an impact on their oral clarity. Use “which” for…
The word “lay” has two main definitions, both of which pertain to putting things down on the ground. In English, among both native and second-language speakers, the word “lay” is often mistakenly used interchangeably with “lie” but the two are actually different. The past tense of “lay” is “laid.” So whether you want to lay…
The word “meet” is a common and useful verb, which can broadly be divided into three related meanings, the first of which is to do with coming into the presence of another person, or alternatively two or more objects coming into contact with each other or joining together. The third meaning is to satisfy requirements….
When it comes to teaching language fundamentals, it can easily become quite overwhelming even for the most experienced teachers. There is so much content to cover and a timeframe that just seems to shrink faster than you can keep up with. So, what can we do about this? Certain important language teaching such as the…
If you’ve ever used “high-frequency words” and “Dolch words” interchangeably, then you may be sad to hear that you’ve been using them incorrectly all this time. While there is a certain amount of crossover, they are two distinct and separate ideas. We’ll do our best to explain that difference in today’s post. Dolch words are…
The subject of thsi article is something that not only teachers, tutors and other fellow educators will appreciate, but also parents and caregivers. Understanding the difference between “need” and “want” is important from a linguistic perspective, of course, but also something that kids should master on an emotional level at some point in their lives,…
