Mastering Capitalization Rules: When to Use Capital Letters and Lowercase Letters Introduction to Capitalization In writing, capitalization plays a crucial role in conveying meaning and clarity. Capital letters are used at the beginning of sentences, proper nouns, and for emphasis. Lowercase letters, on the other hand, are used for regular words and non-specific terms. Let’s…
Hello English Learners. Here is a television commercial about Carpet Installation. Do you know of any carpet installation companies in your town? Watch this video, read and translate the text in your primary language, then respond in the comments section below. Part 1 — DIRECTIONS: Watch the video below and listen in English. Part 2…
Hello English Learners and thank you for registering for our online American English class. On Sunday of every week, I will share news and learning activities with you. NEWS 1: You are all invited to our American English Conversation Practice Audio-Video Meeting on Sunday, July 25th, 2021 at 10AM Los Angeles time via our own…
LEARNING ACTIVITIES 1. Interact with Maestro Sersea: Send an e-mail at maestrosersea @ gmail . com and let Maestro Sersea know your name, location, job, hobbies, and how it’s going with your English learning. Maestro Sersea will then respond within a few days. 2. Maestro Sersea’s educational website of the week: www.americanenglishconversation.online 3. Click on the links below…
Understanding Verbs What is a Verb? Verbs are like the engines of a sentence. They are action words that show what someone or something is doing. Verbs can also express a state of being or existence. For example, in the sentence “The cat jumped onto the table,” the word “jumped” is a verb because it shows the…
Mastering the Art of Crafting Sentences In the English language, a sentence is a fundamental unit of communication that conveys a complete thought. Understanding the process of writing a sentence is crucial for effective communication and clear expression. Let’s delve into the key components and steps involved in crafting well-structured sentences. Understanding the Structure of…
LEARNING ACTIVITIES 1. Interact with Maestro Sersea: Send an e-mail at maestrosersea @ gmail . com and let Maestro Sersea know your name, location, job, hobbies, and how it’s going with your English learning. Maestro Sersea will then respond within a few days. 2. Maestro Sersea’s educational website of the week: www.usareading.club 3. Click on the links below to access…
Understanding Compound-Complex Sentences In English grammar, sentences can be classified into different types based on their structure. One such type is the compound-complex sentence. Compound-complex sentences are a combination of two types of sentences: compound sentences and complex sentences. Understanding how to construct and identify compound-complex sentences can greatly enhance your writing skills. Let’s delve…
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…
Greetings, and welcome to our newsletter. I’m Ioan Elvis Sersea, M.A., M.A.T., aka Maestro Sersea. English was my third language when I moved to the United States of America from Romania over 40 years ago. I have been passionately teaching English learners in California since 1989, both at K-12 public schools and community colleges. Whether…