Dolch Sight Words Kindergarten
English Learners, Please watch all of the following videos in order to increase your American English vocabulary, pronunciation, and comprehension:
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Welcome to News from Maestro Sersea #148: June 23rd, 2024
Greetings English Learners and Teachers from All Over the World! I’m Ioan Elvis Sersea, M.A., M.A.T., aka Maestro Sersea, an American English teacher based in Southern California, United States of America. I’ve been educating English learners in California since 1989 and I continue to do so both at a charter high school and at a…
Introduction to Dolch Sight Words – Why You Should Learn the Dolch Sight Words
Directions: Please watch each of the videos below in order. This will help you learn more about the benefits of the Dolch Sight Words in learning American English: Unlocking the Power of Dolch Sight Words In the realm of English language learning, Dolch Sight Words stand tall as pillars of reading proficiency. For those navigating…
Dolch Sight Words Pre-Kindergarten
English Learners, Please watch the following videos in order to increase your American English Vocabulary: Studying the Dolch sight words is crucial for English learners as these words are among the most frequently used in the English language. The Dolch list consists of high-frequency words that are essential for understanding and fluency in reading and…
Independence Day in the USA
Learn about Independence Day in the USA The Fourth of July is important because it marks the day when the Declaration of Independence was adopted by the Continental Congress in 1776. This document declared that the thirteen American colonies were no longer under British rule and were now independent states. It signified the birth of…
Articles
Understanding Articles in Grammar In grammar, an article is a type of determiner that precedes a noun. Articles are important because they help specify whether the noun is specific or nonspecific. There are three articles in the English language: “a,” “an,” and “the.” Let’s explore the different types of articles and how they are used…
Appositives
Understanding Appositives in Grammar What are Appositives? In grammar, an appositive is a noun or noun phrase that renames or explains another noun or pronoun in a sentence. Appositives provide additional information about the noun they refer to, helping to clarify or enhance the meaning of the sentence. They are often set off by commas….
Agreement
Understanding Agreement in Grammar Introduction to Agreement in Grammar Agreement in grammar refers to the concept of ensuring that different parts of a sentence match each other. This matching can occur in terms of number, gender, person, and sometimes even tense. When all elements in a sentence agree, it helps to make the sentence clear…
Affixes and Root Words
Understanding Root Words What are Root Words? Root words are the basic building blocks of words. They are the main part of a word that carries its core meaning. By understanding root words, you can unlock the meanings of many other words that are built upon them. Root words are like the foundation of a…
Affixes: What is a Suffix?
Understanding Suffixes What are Suffixes? Suffixes are groups of letters added to the end of a base word that can change the word’s meaning or function. They are an essential part of understanding and building vocabulary in the English language. Suffixes can alter the tense, form, or part of speech of a word. By learning…