written by Lilian Ndongmo. ESL Teacher Forming plurals is a piece of cake for some, but a little complicated for others. For beginnesr, it can…
written by Lilian Ndongmo. ESL Teacher Cheapskate is not a new word. (To pronounce, split the word in two –cheap.skate – then say them together as one…
written by Lilian Ndongmo. ESL Teacher If you learn anything at all from this blog or from me (if I am or was your teacher),…
written by Lilian Ndongmo. ESL Teacher While the word “issue” has several meanings, today, we will look at its informal connotation and how the word…
Are you planning on continuing your studies abroad or writing an academic paper? Win a free statement of purpose or academic essay edit. Write your…
written by Lilian Ndongmo. ESL Teacher Beet? What is beet? Then, you look at the picture and say, “ah yes, I know what that is!”…
Written by Lilian Ndongmo. ESL Teacher Water on a duck’s back This is one idiom I had the opportunity of using a few days ago….
Written by Lilian Ndongmo. ESL Teacher Whether you call it letter of intent, statement of purpose, personal letter or academic statement, it all comes down…
written by Lilian Ndongmo. ESL Teacher Anything but refers to someone or something that is contrary to what you expected. It places emphasis on the…
written by Lilian Ndongmo. ESL Teacher Motivation plays an important part in any undertaking, including learning English. How motivated are you? Read the following sentences…
Written by Lilian Ndongmo. ESL Teacher Question: One of my students asked, “Should I say my ex-boss or my former boss?” Answer: This is a…
written by Lilian Ndongmo. ESL Teacher Although fun and funny look and sound similar, these two words are very different. English learners, especially Quebec Francophones,…
Let’s take a look at this sentence: A student who does not submit his or her assignments on time will have him or her score…
Written by Lilian Ndongmo. ESL Teacher If you’re looking at this word and thinking of food (‘munch’) or house (‘hausen’), you couldn’t be more wrong….
written by Lilian Ndongmo. ESL Teacher A few days ago, one of my students, whom I had been coaching for a presentation she was going…
written by Lilian Ndongmo. ESL Teacher The English language is fond of using nouns that are usually attributed to animals to describe the actions, feelings…
Written by Lilian Ndongmo. ESL Teacher Most of my students, especially native French speakers still have problems using the adjectives good and right correctly both…
Written by Lilian Ndongmo. ESL Teacher The word slacktivist is coined from two English words: slacker and activist. A slacker is a person who is…
Written by Lilian Ndongmo. ESL Teacher To bluff means to say or do something to deceive, impress or intimidate others. The word bluff is commonly…
Written by Lilian Ndongmo. ESL Teacher Earn money and win money are confusing especially for native French speakers. In French, gagner de l’argent means earn…
written by Lilian Ndongmo. ESL Teacher Breathe and breath are two of the most confusing words for English speakers (even native speakers) and learners. Confusing…
written by Lilian Ndongmo. ESL Teacher Question from Musa: “When do I use being and been, with examples…please.” Similarity: Both being and been come from…
Look at this situation: You listen to a song or a piece of music on the radio or on TV or anywhere else. One hour…
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