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Monday, May 24, 2021

Make you feel my love

 

Picky English teacher note:  Most of the time, you shouldn't say, "ain't," but "you ain't seen nothing yet" is a common (incorrect) expression that promises improvement. 

What makes you feel loved?  I like when my husband brings me coffee in bed or when my children hug me.

Can you play chess?

 

"Play chess" was new vocabulary for some students tonight.

The Queen's Gambit is a TV show about a fictional chess player 
with a horrible childhood and addiction issues.


I really admire Susan Polgar.  Her father believed that anyone could be a genius if they practiced something a LOT.  All his daughters were homeschooled in chess and are among the best in the world.
Do you play chess?  Who do you admire?

Sunday, May 16, 2021

Glad you exist (fast!!)

 


Describe a good friend!

Honesty & Frequency Adverbs

Use simple present for things that are always true.
Use simple present for routinesI go to work every weekday.  I go to the store every Saturday.  
She eats breakfast every morning.  She eats eggs twice a week.  He cooks every Sunday.

Use simple present with adverbs of frequency.
always   usually   frequently   sometimes  rarely   seldom    never
(Frequency adverbs usually go before the verb, but after the verb "to be.")




This next song was very popular when I was young, but I didn't like it because most people are honest.  It has a lovely tune and great examples of frequency adverbs!

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Only use simple present for now with stative/non-action verbs
have (possess), need, want, like
I am happy!  She has a big brown hat.  He has a gold watch.  We need to understand.  
She doesn't feel good today.  I like you.

How often do you understand me?  How often can you speak English at home?  How often do you practice with your phone or computer?  How often are you happy?


Wednesday, May 12, 2021

Happy Eid!! (Videos from 2020)



I like that the reporter in the next video speaks slowly.   I am sorry that the captioning is terrible.


Do you celebrate Eid?  What do you enjoy?  Can you post a link to holiday recipes?