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 Count Nouns and Noncount Nouns Introduction to Count Nouns and Noncount Nouns In the English language, nouns can be categorized into two main groups: count nouns and noncount nouns. Understanding the difference between these types of nouns is crucial for mastering grammar and sentence structure. Let’s delve into the definitions, explanations, and examples of…
Understanding Affixes: Building Blocks of Words What are Affixes? Affixes are small units of language that are added to a base word to create new words or alter the meaning or grammatical function of a word. There are three main types of affixes: prefixes, suffixes, and infixes. Prefixes are added to the beginning of a…
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…
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…
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.americanenglishvocabulary.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…
LEARNING ACTIVITIES 2. Maestro Sersea’s educational website of the week: www.americanenglishconversation.online 3. Click on the links below to access some of our educational articles for English Learners: Click on the links below to access our articles about effective communication: 4. Educational Videos from Maestro Sersea – Watch and comment on the videos below: NEWS FROM…
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…
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: Great News! We will have our first free webinar for 2022 next week on Sunday, 1/30/2022 at 10AM Los Angeles Time. CLICK HERE TO ACCESS…