Here’s a summary of the use There is/are: EXERCISES: Practise how to use There is/are in Simple Present and Simple Past: Then you can use There was/were in Simple Past: EXERCISE: Write the verb There is/are in all the different tenses.
OpenTag: Grammar
Grammar reference materials
Articles
We shall look at and discuss the following presentation on Articles use in English in class: Alternatively, you can download the PDF file here. EXERCISES: Exercises on the use of Articles. Test your knowledge with this exercise on Prepositions. Practise with this exercises on Dates & Figures. SONG: Yesterday (The Beatles) – Possesive adjectives – […]
OpenExpressing Possession
Here’s a WebPage to show you the basics on the expression of possession in English: EXERCISES: Practise how to use the Possessive ‘s in English. Then you can translate a few sentences using the Possessive ‘s when necessary.
OpenPast Modals
We shall look at and discuss the following presentation on Past Modals use in English in class (where you can also review Present Modals): Alternatively, you can download the PDF file here.
OpenThe Passive voice
The Passive We shall look at and discuss the following presentation on the Passive in English: Alternatively, you can download the PDF file here. You will find links to a number of exercises in the last slide.
OpenPresent simple or continuous?
Let’s start off by reviewing how to add the different Endings to a word. We shall look at and discuss the following presentation on the Simple Present structure and uses in class: Alternatively, you can download the PDF file here. EXERCISES: Complete some drilling exercises. Another activity on the use of Present Simple. Repeat the following sentences […]
OpenNarrative Tenses
Below there’s a summary of the use of Narrative Tenses for advanced ESL students: Alternatively, you can download the PDF file here. FOR FURTHER INFO: Simple Past Past Continuous Past Perfect Past Perfect Continuous SONGS: What goes around comes around (Justin Timberlake) – Irregular Past Forms (B2) I knew you were waiting (George Michael & Aretha Franklin) […]
OpenConditionals
We shall look at and discuss the following summary on the Conditionals structure and uses in class: Alternatively, you can download the PDF file here. For a more in-depth study of the different Conditional types: EXERCISES: Complete some drilling exercises. Click on the following link to learn more about Mixed Conditionals. SONG: If God was […]
OpenVerbs followed by Ing/Infinitive
We shall look at and discuss the following presentation on Verbs followed by the Present Participle and/or Infinitive in class: Alternatively, you can download the PDF file here. You can also check the following Handout with exercises. TIP: Generally, when a verb can either take the infinitive and the gerund, it refers to something that […]
OpenCleft Sentences
We shall look at and discuss the following presentation on Cleft Sentences use in English in class: Alternatively, you can download the PDF file here. EXERCISES: Exercises on the use of Cleft Sentences.
OpenForm+Use of the Present Participle (ing) & Leisure activities
Check this presentation on how to add the -ing ending to a verb, plus some free-time activities vocabulary: Alternatively, you can download the PDF file here.
OpenDirect / Indirect Questions
We shall look at and discuss the following presentation on Indirect Questions in class: Alternatively, you can download the PDF file here. Here’s a WebPage to show you the basics on Connecting Speech in English: EXERCISES: Here you will find Common Phrases to make indirect questions. Complete these Exercises on indirect questions.
OpenPosition of Adverbs / Adverbs of Manner
We shall look at and discuss the following presentation on the Adverbs structure and use in class: Remember the basic structure of a sentence in English: SUBJECT + (FREQUENCY/GRAMMAR ADVERB) + VERB + INDIRECT OBJECT + DIRECT OBJECT + ADVERBS (PLACE/TIME/MANNER) Alternatively, you can download the PDF file here. EXERCISE: Read and complete this quiz about […]
OpenExpressing wishes & regrets
We shall look at and discuss the following summary on Expressing Wishes&Regrets in class: Alternatively, you can download the PDF file here. Then, we shall review the use of Wish: Alternatively, you can download the PDF file here. EXERCISE: Read and complete this quiz about the Position of Adverbs. For further practice: SONG: Blame it […]
OpenComparing people
Read the information below and write a comparison between your two best friends in the picture: Sonia David 27 años Científica Tímida y callada 35 años Albañil Amable y extrovertido Habla ruso e inglés Trabaja 5 días a la semana 1 hija Habla francés Trabaja 6 días a la semana 2 hijos EXAMPLE: Sonia […]
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