Tutoring English, you can’t help but notice nuances. Here’s one the English tutor has thought about since elementary school. About 35 years ago I asked my elementary teacher whether to use defence or defense. She was sporting; we looked in …
Tutoring English, you need to be on your toes. The tutor is glad he found this term before he was asked about it:) English is different from the other school subjects in one key way: the student probably learns more …
Tutoring English, you constantly need ideas on how to increase sentence variety. The English tutor discusses another possible variation…. In past English posts, I’ve referred to subordinating conjunctions, the complex sentence, and various other points of interest for those wanting …
Tutoring English, a constant question is how to keep writing fresh. The English tutor discusses his recent satisfaction with the word while…. Continuing, generally, the discussion about complex sentences that began with my last post, I’d like to tell you …
Tutoring high school English, sentence variety is a constant concern. It’s the same situation for college students and writers. The English tutor shares one commonly known – and appreciated – type of sentence. Definitely, one preferred structure in high school …
Tutoring English, you get asked how to make writing more interesting. The English tutor offers a way to add variety to your sentences: occasional use of the dash. The dash is not the most commonly used punctuation mark; however, some …
Tutoring English or any subject, you recall your own school memories. The English tutor brings forward the “ands, ifs, or buts” phrase, hoping to breathe in new life…. How many of you remember the teacher’s warning: “I want this done …
Tutoring English, you deal with literary terms. The English tutor comments on the oft-mentioned alliteration as well as the less commonly known consonance. Most people know that alliteration is the repetition of an initial consonant sound over several words: hairy, …
Tutoring English, you deal with these issues constantly. In this post, the English tutor sheds light on a couple of common sentence faults. You burnt the cake she is furious. fused sentence You burnt the cake, she is …
With another school year upon us, we resume tutoring math, sciences, English, etc. Tonight: a post about English. Active voice and passive voice are both easy to understand. Behold: Active: Bob presented the speech. Passive: The speech was presented by …