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Future Tenses in English: Will vs. Going To Explained

Talking about the future in English is one of the most common challenges for learners. Students often ask: Should I use will or going to? The answer depends on the situation. Let’s take a look at the difference between will and going to. I’ll give you some clear examples, and include a short practice quizContinue reading “Future Tenses in English: Will vs. Going To Explained”

Participles, Gerunds, & Infinitives

Participles and gerunds and infinitives, O my! In the musical “The Wizard of Oz,” Dorothy, the Scarecrow, and the Tin Man are on a journey to the Emerald City to see the Wizard. Along the way, they enter a dark forest. Dorothy asks about the wild animals they might meet, and the Tin Man informsContinue reading “Participles, Gerunds, & Infinitives”

There, Their, & They’re

This is one of the trickiest homophone trios in the English language. It’s so tricky that even English speakers with high levels of education mess this up. Wouldn’t you like to know better grammar than even some native English speakers with high levels of education? Check out this video! For more practice with this trickyContinue reading “There, Their, & They’re”

British English & American English

Don’t worry – British English and American English are very similar. There may be many variations in vocabulary and idiomatic expressions, but there are only a few differences in structure and spelling rules. Being familiar with these differences can keep you from getting tripped up, especially when you take a listening test. In this post,Continue reading “British English & American English”

My EFL Teaching Philosophy

I began teaching almost thirty years ago because I love helping people develop the knowledge and skills they need to enjoy happy, healthy, and productive lives. As an EFL teacher, I enjoy helping my students achieve the English language goals they have set for themselves – whether they would like to gain employment in anContinue reading “My EFL Teaching Philosophy”

Possessive or Just Plural?

Welcome to my first Tricky English Post. One of my biggest grammar pet peeves is when people use apostrophes when an apostrophe is not needed. If English is not your native language, and you find apostrophes confusing, you are not alone! I have often seen well-educated native speakers of English misuse apostrophes. It’s Tricky English!Continue reading “Possessive or Just Plural?”