What grammar mistake that annoys you the most?
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simple word in a phrase like "your beautiful". The right one is "you're beautiful".
its and it's for sureee
- Erieny HabibCertified CELTA holder IELTS teacher
It's break my heart > It breaks my heart. I have 3 brother > I have 3 brothers. They doesn't go out > They don't go out.
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“Thanks” God. That annoys me so much😣
"There" and "Their"
There, their and they're. Understanding the difference between these words and how they are used.
- Robert PickacardRobert Pickacard Certified English Teacher / Professional Magician
This question!
Tongue in cheek when I say this, but a very big but, we were all educated to become well versed in our language, therefore will naturally speak in accordance, so when a person writes or speaks a language blended with colloquialism, do you stoop or rise up, that is what annoys me.
Incorrect use of “then” and “than”
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English is such a complex Language yet simplifies as one advances. Introduction to new words help people differentiate words that may have the same meaning however is situation and noun dependent. How are some ways you as a Tutor, introduce new words to your students?
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I mostly use lesson topic-related sources, such as TED talk videos, Podcasts, or songs. I try to teach them in context and use visuals if needed. I use the MFP ( meaning, form, pronunciation) method for teaching and encourage the students to make sentences using the words. This way, students will have a clear understanding of how to use the word in the context and the correct preposition, if needed.
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Everyone has their own teaching method, It would be nice if we could all share how each of us goes about teaching - other than the obvious. For example; I do Key Cards and we do role play. If when during the dialogue there are discrepancies, we will then work on the structure, word, or tense that needs attention.
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I like to have conversations based on the student's interests. I have a wide range of hobbies and experiences, so we're bound to connect on a few topics we have in common.
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Introduce yourself, ask questions about student interest, what goal they want to reach, what they struggle with, maybe do a level test first, then give feedback. Lesson after the Trial lesson, do a free talk conversation about student hobbies to see how the grammar, pronunciation, and sentence structure are. In this way, you will start to know your student. This is only my opinion.
