LEARNING ACTIVITIES American English Quote of the Week: What does this quote mean to you? Maestro Sersea’s educational website of the week: www.youtube.com/maestrosersea 3. Character is how you choose to act. Every choice you make defines the character you have. Do you want to be remembered as a person of solid character? Study the 30 qualities…
Hello English Learners. Here is a television commercial about cleaning services. Do you know of any cleaning service 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…
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…
English Learners, Please watch all of the following videos in order to increase your American English vocabulary, pronunciation, and comprehension: Adult English learners should prioritize learning Dolch sight words at the 1st-grade level as these words form the foundation of basic reading and writing skills. By mastering these common and frequently used words, adult learners…
Understanding Independent and Dependent Clauses In the English language, clauses are essential components of sentences that convey complete thoughts. There are two main types of clauses: independent clauses and dependent clauses. Understanding the differences between these clauses is crucial for constructing clear and effective sentences. What is an Independent Clause? An independent clause, also known…
LEARNING ACTIVITIES 1. Maestro Sersea’s educational website of the week: www.americanenglishconversation.online 2. Character is how you choose to act. Every choice you make defines the character you have. Do you want to be remembered as a person of solid character? Study the 30 qualities that make up good character below:— Punctual (Definition)— Punctual (Article)3. Careers…
Understanding Complements in Grammar Complements in grammar are words or groups of words that provide additional information about the subject or object in a sentence. There are two main types of complements: subject complements and object complements. Let’s explore each type in detail and look at examples to better understand their roles in sentences. Subject…
Hello English Learners. Here is a television commercial about Child Care. Do you know of child care services that are 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…
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 community college. I…
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: Now you can learn more about your teacher, Maestro Sersea. Click here to read about him as well as watch videos in English, French, Spanish,…