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Free ESL Lesson – Pronunciation of the English Alphabet

Elementary, Intermediate, Pronunciation, With Worksheets / By Derek Haines

Alphabet Pronunciation There is no better place to start when learning English than to perfect pronunciation when spelling names and giving accurate information such as addresses. This worksheet and accompanying images help in perfecting pronunciation of the English alphabet. It is also a good exercise to help find and correct pronunciation errors at an intermediate level. […]

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How To Spot The Schwa

Advanced, Intermediate, Pronunciation, With Worksheets / By Derek Haines

The most common sound when we make in English is called the Schwa. It represents up to 15% of our utterances. However, so few people have heard of it. It’s the sound we make when we say ‘cup of tea’, and really say ‘cuppa tea’. It’s this little ‘uh’ sound we use in this example

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How To Use The Gerund?

Advanced, Gerund, Intermediate, With Worksheets / By Derek Haines

The gerund is one of the most frequently used parts of speech in English. It is so common that perhaps English should be spelled Inglish. The most important point to remember about the gerund is that it is a verbal noun, which means that it behaves in a very similar way to a noun, such as

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Fun With Gerunds and Infinitives

Advanced, Gerund, Infinitives, Intermediate, With Worksheets / By Derek Haines

Gerunds and Infinitives For some, playing with the English language may not be your cup of tea, but I love it. One of my favourite parts of speech is the difference of meaning between gerunds and infinitive verb forms. While some verbs change meaning completely, others remain more or less the same. But knowing which

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