Learn and Teach English with Maestro Sersea Newsletter #164: February 9th, 2025

Hello Everyone, 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 currently teach English as a Second Language for three different community colleges in Southern California. I was born and raised in Romania, and English…

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Demonstratives: Demonstrative Pronouns and Demonstrative Adjectives

Understanding Demonstrative Pronouns and Adjectives Introduction to Demonstratives In the English language, demonstratives are words that help us demonstrate or point out specific people, places, or things. Demonstratives can be used as pronouns or adjectives, depending on how they are used in a sentence. They provide clarity and specificity in communication. Demonstrative Pronouns Demonstrative pronouns stand…

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Definite Articles, Indefinite Articles, and Determiners

Understanding Articles and Determiners Introduction to Articles and Determiners In the English language, articles and determiners are small words that come before a noun to provide more information about it. There are three main types: definite articles, indefinite articles, and determiners. Understanding how to use these correctly can help you communicate more clearly and effectively….

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Declarative Sentences

Understanding Declarative Sentences What are Declarative Sentences? Declarative sentences are the most common type of sentences used in the English language. They are statements that provide information or make a statement. Declarative sentences always end with a period. For example: Declarative sentences can be simple, compound, or complex, depending on the structure and the information…

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