LEARNING ACTIVITIES 2. Maestro Sersea’s educational website of the week: www.usacareers.club3. 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:— Gracious (Definition)4. Careers and Jobs in…
LEARNING ACTIVITIES English Learners, are you meeting new people, making friends, and practicing English with them? 1. Maestro Sersea’s educational website of the week: www.usapronunciation.com 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…
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…
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 and thank you for registering for our American English weekly newsletter. On Sunday of every week, I will share news and learning activities with you. NEWS 1: We had our thirteenth live audio-video meeting on Sunday, December 12th, 2021, in which we practiced English and had some great conversations. I highly encourage…
Understanding Nouns What is a Noun? In the English language, nouns are an essential part of speech. Nouns are words used to name persons, places, things, or ideas. They are the building blocks of sentences and help us communicate effectively. For example, in the sentence, “The cat is sleeping on the mat,” both “cat” and “mat” are nouns….
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…
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…
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…
Understanding Infixes: A Deep Dive into Word Structures In the English language, affixes are a crucial part of building words. Affixes are added to the beginning (prefixes), middle (infixes), or end (suffixes) of a root word to change its meaning. While prefixes and suffixes are more commonly known, infixes play a unique role in word…