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In this quick lesson, I break down the subjunctive mood using examples from pop culture! Beyoncé’s “If I Were a Boy” highlights how we use “were” for hypothetical or imagined situations, while Gwen Stefani’s “If I Was Rich” demonstrates “was” for real or true situations. The subjunctive mood can feel tricky, but these examples make it simple: “if I were” is for imagination, and “if I was” is for reality. Watch this short, to-the-point video to clear up the confusion! #grammar #subjunctive #grammarlesson #learnEnglish #SubjunctiveMood #IfIWere #IfIWas #GrammarLesson #EnglishTips #LanguageLearning #LearnEnglish #ESLLesson #GrammarHelp #WritingTips #ESL #ESLlteacher #PunctuationAndGrammar #PopCultureGrammar #TeachingEnglish #TESOL #QuickGrammarTips #MiddleSchoolGrammar #EnglishMadeSimple #Beyonce #gwenstefani #esllesson #HypotheticalVsReality#onthisday

Today’s #vocabularyreview was a hit! For this bell ringer, I gave my students the #definitions of five words, and they had to come up with sentences using them. It’s always a fun and engaging way to start class, and of course, they learned something new! The word that stumped them the most? Curator—but we got there! the five words: • #Stellar: Extremely good • #Alumni: Previous graduate • #Curator: Museum collector • #Imminent: About to happen • #Alma mater: School attended in the past This activity never disappoints and sets a great tone for #learning. #grammar #newvocabulary #VocabularyReview #BellRingerActivity #MiddleSchoolVocabulary #TeachingWithFun #LearnNewWords #ClassroomEngagement #GrammarAndVocabulary #StellarLesson #WordOfTheDay #MiddleSchoolTeacher #TeachingEnglish #VocabularyChallenge #BuildingLanguageSkills #FunWithWords #TeachersOfTikTok

Why do we say “an hour” or “an honorable mention,” but “a hotel”? In this lesson, we explore the fascinating rules of when to use “a” or “an” in English. It’s not about the letter the word starts with—it’s all about vowel and consonant sounds! For example, “an hour” works because “hour” starts with a vowel sound, while “a uniform” uses “a” because of the “yoo” sound at the beginning. This lesson is perfect for English learners, ESL students, and anyone who wants to master these rules. Whether you’re saying “an NBA player” or “a hotel room,” this lesson will make it clear! #articleadjectives #AOrAn #ArticlesInEnglish #AnHour #VowelSounds #ConsonantSounds #VowelLetters #AnorA #anhour #AnHonorableMention #anRN #EnglishGrammar #GrammarForESL #ESLLearners #LearnEnglish #GrammarMatters #MiddleSchoolGrammar #TeachersOfTikTok #AfricanAmericanTeacher #GrammarHelp #AnNBAPlayer #AnRN #FunWithGrammar #LearnWithMsJames #TeachingEnglish

Test your knowledge of figurative language! In this engaging and fun lesson, my students and I explored #personification #simile #metaphor and #onomatopoeia We defined each term, shared examples, and even created some of our own. These are essential terms that every student should master by the end of 8th grade, especially for language arts classes and test preparation. Whether you’re a student, teacher, or just a lover of language, this video is perfect for you. Watch, learn, and enjoy! #homeschoollanguagearts #FigurativeLanguage #languagearts #Personification #Simile #Metaphor #Onomatopoeia #LiteraryTerms #MiddleSchoolELA #LanguageArts #ELA #EnglishTeacher #wordwall #ELAwordwall #languagewordwall #GrammarAndWriting #TestPrep #MiddleSchoolTeacher #TeachingEnglish #LiteratureLessons #ELAClassroom #TeacherTips #TeachingHacks #LanguageTestPrep #EnglishLanguageArts #LearnEnglish #CreativeWriting #StudentEngagement #MiddleSchoolStudents #EnglishLesson #WritingTips #LanguageSkills #VocabularyBoost

Ever wonder when to use advice and when to use advise? This quick grammar lesson breaks it down for you! Learn how advice is a noun (something you give or receive) and advise is a verb (something you do). With clear examples and tips, this video makes it easy to master these commonly confused words. Perfect for ESL, ELL, and anyone looking to improve their English skills! #grammar #advicevsadvise #GrammarLesson #LearnEnglish #ESLLesson #ELL #EnglishGrammar #WordConfusion #ESL #EnglishAsASecondLanguage #ELL #EnglishLanguageLearners #GrammarTips #EnglishLearners #TeachingEnglish

In this lesson, I unpack the differences between subordinating conjunctions, coordinating conjunctions, and the use of semicolons to connect clauses. We’ll explore how sentences like ‘Because she missed the bus, she was late’ differ from ‘She missed the bus; she was late.’ Learn when to use a comma, when to use a semicolon, and how conjunctions change the structure of your writing. Perfect for ESL learners, students, and anyone looking to strengthen their writing skills! #GrammarLesson #SemicolonRules #Conjunctions #CoordinatingConjunctions #SubordinatingConjunctions #EnglishGrammar #WritingTips #SentenceStructure #GrammarMatters #MiddleSchoolGrammar #LearnEnglish #TeacherLife #TeachersOfTikTok #ESLLesson #PunctuationRules #TeachingEnglish

Do you know the difference between since and sense? This quick lesson will show you how to use since (a conjunction or adverb related to time or reason) and sense (a noun or verb related to perception or understanding) correctly. With simple examples and tips, you’ll master these tricky words in no time. Perfect for ESL, ELL, and anyone refining their English skills. #grammar #SinceVsSense #GrammarLesson #LearnEnglish #ESLLesson #ELL #EnglishGrammar #WordConfusion #ESL #EnglishAsASecondLanguage #ELL #EnglishLanguageLearners #GrammarTips #TeachingEnglish #MiddleSchoolGrammar

See, Saw, Seen” – Let’s Fix It Once and for All! Struggling with see, saw, and seen? You’re not alone! This two-for-one lesson clears up one of the top ten social media grammar mistakes. Here’s the key: You can only use “seen” with a helping verb. Think: “I have seen” or “We had seen.” No helping verb? Stick to “see” or “saw”! This lesson gives you a second chance to nail it and finally rid the world of these common errors. Perfect for ESL, ELL, and anyone sharpening their grammar skills! -#Seen #haveseen #hasseen #SeeSawSeen #GrammarLesson #LearnEnglish #English #grammar #TopGrammarMistakes #ESLLesson #ELL #EnglishGrammar #See #HelpingVerbs #GrammarTips #ESL #EnglishAsASecondLanguage #EnglishLanguageLearners #FixYourGrammar #SocialMediaGrammar #TeachingEnglish

“Accept” vs. “Except” - Know the Difference! Do you mix up accept and except? You’re not alone! This grammar lesson clears up the confusion. Learn how accept is a verb meaning “to receive or agree,” while except is usually a preposition meaning “excluding.” With simple explanations and examples, you’ll be using these words with confidence in no time. Ideal for ESL, ELL, and anyone mastering #Englishgrammar. #AcceptVsExcept #GrammarLesson #LearnEnglish #ESLLesson #ELL #EnglishGrammar #WordConfusion #ESL #EnglishAsASecondLanguage #ELL #EnglishLanguageLearners #GrammarTips #TeachingEnglish #MiddleSchoolGrammar

Confused about when to use Capitol and Capital? You’re not alone! This quick lesson will clear it up for you. Learn how Capitol (always with an ‘o’) refers to buildings where lawmakers meet and is capitalized when referring to specific buildings like the U.S. Capitol or a state Capitol. Meanwhile, Capital (with an ‘a’) covers everything else—like cities, money, or importance. Perfect for ESL, ELL, and grammar enthusiasts looking to sharpen their English skills! #CapitolVsCapital #GrammarLesson #LearnEnglish #ESLLesson #ELL #EnglishGrammar #WordConfusion #ESL #EnglishAsASecondLanguage #GrammarTips #TeachingEnglish #MiddleSchoolGrammar

Looking to leave the country? Here’s what worked for me back in 2018! 🌏 After graduating university I moved to Taiwan where I taught English at a cram school for six years. It was an incredible experience and just one of the many ways that Americans can move overseas❗️ Other things to consider when choosing this route: • Job Search: I didn’t start looking for a job until I got to Taiwan first, but if you’re moving somewhere where they can provide flights and housing for you, then you should apply before you go. • Savings: I had about $4500 worth of money to hold me over my first three months in Taiwan. Every country’s cost of living is different though. • Flights: Some schools even offer round trip flights from and back to America (that is, if you even wanna go back lol) • Types of Schools: The most common type of school that foreigners teach at in Asia are “cram schools” or after school learning institutions. Depending on the country, these typically pay higher than public schools, but do require more demanding work. Private and international schools pay the most and offer the best benefits, but the requirements for applying are more. • Language: Usually schools do not want you to speak in the local language as students may give up learning English if they find out they can just use their mother tongue to speak to you. So if language is a concern, then no need to worry. You should probably still try to learn the local language though to be respectful of your host country. If you have any more questions about teaching in Taiwan, or just my experience of leaving the US overall, let me know in the comments! 🙌🏽 — #teaching #teachingoverseas #tefl #tesol #teachingenglish #englishteacherintaiwan #teachingintaiwan #englishteacher #howtomoveabroad #howtomoveoverseas #jobsabroad

Put Your Grammar Skills to the Test! This interactive grammar lesson covers everything from homophones and homonyms to spelling, comma placement, and tricky one-word vs. two-word choices. Practice filling in the blanks and applying grammar rules while learning through clear explanations. Perfect for ESL, ELL, and anyone looking to sharpen their grammar skills in a fun, engaging way. #grammar #Englishlesson #GrammarLesson #grammarquiz #HomophonesVsHomonyms #LearnGrammar #FillInTheBlank #GrammarPractice #ESLLesson #ELL #CommaRules #SpellingTips #OneWordOrTwo #GrammarSkills #EnglishGrammar #LearnEnglish #EnglishLanguageLearners #TeachingEnglish #PracticeMakesPerfect #MiddleSchoolGrammar

“In this short lesson, I break down how hyphenated adjectives work when placed before a noun versus after the verb. I show why we write ‘a well-known author’ but say ‘the author is well known.’ Learn how hyphens bring clarity to writing and when they’re no longer needed. Perfect for students, ESL learners, and grammar enthusiasts. #hyphen #Hy#HyphenatedAdjectivesrammarLesson #hyphens #QuickGrammarTips #ESLLesson #WritingTips #GrammarRules #LearnGrammar #TeacherLife #MiddleSchoolGrammar #GrammarMatters #TeachersOfTikTok #EnglishLanguage #HyphenRules #SentenceStructure #TeachingEnglish

This book of blending is a key part of how well my students are learning to decode words! #zanerbloserinc #superkidsreadingprogram #ad #kindergarten #kindergartenteachers #kindergartenteacher #teacher #decoding #blending #teachingenglish #teaching

Thank you God #movingabroad #southkorea #expatinkorea #dontworryaboutthesehashtags #motivation #lifestory #testimony #onthisday #teachingenglish #eslteacher

Appalachian American is a beautiful English dialect. #teachingenglish #Tiktokban #rednote #lgbtqia #upvsdown