There is a Taoist story of an old farmer who had worked his crops for many years. One day his horse ran away. Upon hearing the news, his neighbors came […]
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“To Have” – Uses of the Verb for ESL Learners
The verb to have is used in a number of different ways in English. Here are the main uses of the verb to have for reference, self-study and in-class use. To Have – Main Verb […]
Verb Combinations in English
Verbs can be combined in English in a number of ways. Here is a look at the most important verb combinations in English with links to resources for further practice and […]
Irregular Verbs List
Irregular Verbs List Here’s an alphabetical irregular verbs list for ESL and EFL teachers and English Language Learners. Taken from: From Irregular Verbs List to Teaching ESL to Adults home […]
English Verb Tense List
Verb Tense List for ESL Teachers Twelve Tenses to Teach English Language Learners Taken from From Verb Tense List to Teaching ESL to Adults Home The verb tense list below […]
Teaching ESL Verb Tenses
Teaching ESL Verb Tenses to Adults Moving Beyond ESL Verb Conjugation to Teach Form and Function of Tenses Taken from From ESL Verb Tenses to Teaching ESL to Adults Home […]
Mayan folktale – The Rabbit and The Coyote
This is a story of Uncle Rabbit and the coyote. The rabbit came to a big rock, and there he deceived the coyote. He was leaning on the rock when […]
Who Was the Sinner? – Chinese folktale
Once upon a time there were ten farmers, who were crossing a field together. They were surprised by a heavy thunder-storm, and took refuge in a half-ruined temple. But the […]
Primary Verbs Definition and Examples
Definition: In English, the verbs be, have, and do–all three of which can function as either main verbs or auxiliary verbs. Primary verbs are sometimes referred to as primary auxiliaries. (See Examples and Observations, below.) See also: […]
Dreams by Langston Hughes
Dreams, by Langston Hughes, is a poem that suggests life is aimless without vision and aspirations. Dreams Hold fast to dreams For if dreams die Life is a broken-winged bird […]