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Possessives: A Complete Guide for ESL Students
In English, we often need to make statements or ask questions about possession – ownership. Possessives help us do this in different ways: with possessive nouns, possessive adjectives, possessive pronouns, and with the question word ‘whose‘. This lesson will help you understand how to use each form with simple rules, clear examples, and common mistakes…
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How to Use There Is / There Are in English
One of the first grammar structures English learners study is there is and there are. These phrases are very useful when talking about the existence or location of people, places, and things. In this post, we’ll look at how to make affirmative statements, negative statements, contractions, and yes/no questions with there is/there are. We’ll also…
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Yes/No Questions and Short Answers for ESL Students: A Quick Guide
Asking and answering questions is one of the most important skills in English. In this lesson, we will look at Yes/No questions in the simple present tense and how to give short answers. What Are Yes/No Questions? A Yes/No question is a question that can be answered with ‘Yes‘ or ‘No‘. ✅ Examples You do…
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Negative Statements in the Simple Present: A Quick Guide
What Are Negative Statements in English? When you want to say something is not true in English, you use a negative statement. Negative statements are very common. They help us talk about things that don’t happen, things we don’t have, or things that are not true. Negative Statements with Be Verbs If the verb is…
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An ESL Guide for Beginners: Affirmative Statements in the Simple Present Tense
The simple present tense is one of the first things ESL students learn – and for good reason! We use it to talk about everyday life: your habits, routines, facts, and things that never change. For example: The sun rises in the east (always true), I brush my teeth every morning (hopefully true), and My…
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Pronouns for ESL Students: A Complete Guide
Learn the 8 types of pronouns in English, including subject, object, possessive, reflexive, demonstrative, relative, interrogative, and indefinite pronouns. This complete guide explains each type with clear examples to help you improve your English grammar and communication.
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What Are Subject Pronouns?
Today, we are going to learn about subject pronouns. These are small words, but they are very important. We use them every day when we speak or write. Let’s learn how to use them! What is a Subject Pronoun? A subject pronoun is a word we use instead of a noun (a person, place, or…
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Where is it? Prepositions of Place for ESL Students
On At In Under Above What Are Prepositions of Place? Prepositions of place are small words that help us talk about where things are. They are very important for telling others exactly where something is. They answer the question “Where?” In this guide, we’ll learn about some common prepositions of place, with examples and tips…
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