Lesson of the Week: College Essay writing-Application

College Essay Writing-Application by Tiarra Clarkston (Argentina, ETA) Many students study English with the goal of attending an American university.  Mastering grammar and vocabulary is only part of communication.  Students need to learn the cultural norms in writing and use their knowledge of the language appropriately especially in a university…

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Lesson of the Week: The Present Perfect Simple Tense

Lesson of the Week: The Present Perfect Simple Tense

The Present Perfect Simple Tense by a Czech Republic ETA One of the most difficult parts of learning English is remembering which verb tense to apply when, something that becomes even more complicated when there are irregular verbs involved. As English teachers, it is part of our job to attempt…

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Lesson of the Week: Immigration in the United States

Lesson of the Week: Immigration in the United States

Immigration in the United States by Ashley Bryant (Brazil ETA) It’s mid-March, and we’re now only a few days away from St. Patrick’s Day—a holiday during which many Americans celebrate their Irish ancestors. More than 30 million Americans identify themselves as having Irish heritage, a large figure which can still…

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