Kenneth Beare's EL Lessons

Are you Used to Something or Did you Use to Do Something? What is the difference between the phrases: Are you used to working out? and Did you used to work out? The first question, "Are you used to working out?"... Read more   The Use of Phrases Phrases are used in any language and English is certainly no exception. Paying attention to phrases, also known as chunking, helps you learn language which you can use as building blocks to create... Read more     You drive, I'll ride (in the car). We'll have a great trip! Verbs and nouns referring to travel can be confusing. This article focuses on travel / movement related vocabulary including the use of travel, trip, journey, voyage - as well as common verbs such as drive, ride, walk, etc... Read more Writing Clear Sentences Once you've learned basic English, you'll want to begin improving your writing skills. Start by understanding English sentence types. Make sure you also understand basic English punctuation rules. You can then learn how to connect sentences. Finally, understanding text organization will lead to better writing skills for essays... Read more