Understanding Auxiliary Verbs Introduction to Auxiliary Verbs In English grammar, auxiliary verbs, also known as helping verbs, are used in conjunction with main verbs to create various verb tenses, moods, voices, and aspects. Auxiliary verbs do not have a meaning of their own but help to convey the time or the modality of the main…
Understanding Attributive Adjectives What are Attributive Adjectives? Attributive adjectives are words that describe or modify nouns. They provide more information about the noun by answering questions like “What kind?” “Which one?” or “How many?” Attributive adjectives are usually placed before the noun they describe in a sentence. Examples of Attributive Adjectives In each of these…
English Learners, Please watch all of the following videos in order to increase your American English vocabulary, pronunciation, and comprehension:
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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….
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…