Silent Letter Rules: Learning and Teaching Silent Letters in English
Knowing the rules for silent letters can help you develop a better understanding of the English language. The letters that are to be silent are …
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Diphthongs in American English: What Is a Diphthong?
When asked, “What is a diphthong?”, many people are lost for an answer. Learning the meaning of the word, where diphthongs are found, and …
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Teaching the Possessive Proper Noun: Grammar, Spelling Rules & Pronunciation
Possessive proper nouns are proper nouns that indicate possession of or some other relationship to another noun. This article takes you through the …
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Help Polish English Language Learners with These Tips on Common Pronunciation Mistakes
Do you have native Polish speakers in your English language learning class? Some common pronunciation mistakes can occur in the following categories: …
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A List of Best Books for Teaching English as a Second Language
Looking for excellent ESL books and resources? Here are some of the best materials available for teaching English as a Second Language. They are the …
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What Is a Digraph? A Guide to Learning and Teaching English Digraphs Including Tips For ESL Learners
A digraph is a pair of letters used to represent one phoneme in the written form of a language. The following article provides definitions, …
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How to Write and Pronounce -ED Words in English: Rules for the Past Tense and Past Participle of Regular English Verbs
The -ed suffix forms the simple past tense and past participle forms of regular English verbs. The following article outlines the rules for how to …
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What Are Some Best Practices When Teaching ELL Students?
ELL (English language learners) usually face many challenges. The following best practices ELL teaching can help to reduce some of these challenges.
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Great ESL Websites for ELL Students to Practice English
These ESL websites for ELL students give them more tools outside the classroom to learn on their own. Interactive grammar quizzes, video lessons, and …
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Performing an Informal Reading Assessment for English Language Learners: Tips & Ideas
Learn where your student is at in their mastery of the English language. Performing an informal reading assessment is an excellent way to determine …
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