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A pronoun must agree with its antecedent in person, gender, and number. Sounds easy, right? Unfortunately, it's not always such an easy concept for students to grasp, especially in a world where "they" and "their" have gained acceptance as singular pronouns to avoid gender issues. Howver, it is possible for students to master agreement. It just takes a lot of practice and plenty of examples to help them ...

The state of education varies by country. In some countries, all students receive a high-quality education and are surrounded by individuals (teachers, parents, government officials) who put a high value on learning. In other countries, the quality of education a student receives can vary by state, county, city, district, or even race and social class. Regardless of what the state of education looks like ...

It's no surprise to learn that countries like America put a much stronger emphasis on free time and having fun than some of their Eastern counterparts. Some students come from countries where education and studying take up the bulk of their time, particularly because how they perform can determine their future occupation or social class. Other students come from countries where learning English is their ...

One goal of English language instruction is to help learners gain the skills to use English confidently in every day conversations. To build that confidence, it helps to hear lots of English conversations as they take place. What better way to do that than with television? TV shows give English language learners the opportunity to see English in action in a variety of "everyday" situations. Of course, yo ...

English language learners come in many forms. Some learn English in their home countries. Some study the language online. Others head to an English-speaking country to build their skills and put their current knowledge to the test. Sometimes they stay a few weeks. Other times they stay for an entire school year. When they come, they often stay with host families. If you're a family thinking about hosting ...

Teenagers can be the most demanding group of students to teach but with their mix of enthusiasm and ability to learn quickly, they can also be the most rewarding. 1. Setting Ground Rules In the very first class, it’s worth laying down the rules that both you and your students have to adhere to during your classes. You can do this by agreeing them with the students and then displaying them in your ...

In English, there are letters that represent more than just one sound. Two  examples of this are the letters C and G. Both of these letters represent two  sounds that can be referred to as hard and soft.            Letter                  Hard Sound                &n ...