When I talk to my ESL students, one of the first things that throws them off in conversation is the use of idioms. I used one right there: to throw someone off. You may very well understand the meaning of the word throw, but why am I using it in a sentence about idioms and my s...
Commas are one of the most commonly used punctuation marks in the English language. They are used to separate words, phrases, and clauses, and can greatly affect the meaning of a sentence. Despite their importance, many people struggle with knowing when and where to use commas correctly. One...
English as a Second Language (ESL) Program Once, many years ago, I volunteered to teach ESL. My client was a woman from Taiwan who spoke English beautifully, but would get stuck on common American phrases. Circulate a series featuring common idioms from around the world with their definitions...