2015-05-23 Introducing Conditionals
In this week’s episode of Everyday Grammar, we are going to talk about conditionals. We use conditionals to show that…
2015-05-16 Problems with Pronouns and Gender
When I was on the train yesterday, I heard someone say this: “Someone left their bag on the train.” Can…
2015-05-09 Simple Past and Present Perfect
In this week’s episode of Everyday Grammar we’re going to help you understand the difference between the simple past and…
2015-05-02 Double Negatives – Can’t Get None?
In this week’s episode of Everyday Grammar, we’re going to talk about two common types of double negatives. A double…
2015-04-24 In, On, and At
When English speakers talk about time and place, there are three little words that often come up: in, on, and…
2015-04-18 Gerunds and Infinitives
Welcome to another episode of Everyday Grammar on VOA Learning English. English learners have difficulty with gerunds and infinitives. A…
2015-04-13 Put Prepositions in Their Place
English learners know that prepositions can be difficult to master. There are 94 one-word prepositions in English, and about 56…
2015-03-14 Can You Correct ‘Her and I?’
On March 5, Jazmine Hughes wrote in a New York Times blog, “Recently, at an IRL party — that is,…
2020-09-30 Learning with Computers Requires New Skills for Immigrant Students
The COVID-19 pandemic is affecting education in many countries. Some immigrants to the United States are having to learn new…
2020-09-27 Almost a Dream: Going to College from Home
International students accepted to the Parsons School of Design in New York City usually move to the city and learn…
2020-09-27 Indian Couple Teach Outdoor Classes for Poor Students
On a quiet road in India’s capital, some children are learning again after the government closed schools because of the…
2020-09-23 Teacher Departures Leave Schools Searching for Substitutes
Many school teachers in the United States are choosing not to return to the classroom this year because of the…
2020-09-22 As Some US College Students Party, Others Report Them
Some college students in the United States are doing something that was once unheard of—reporting other students who attend parties.…
2020-09-20 Facebook Launches College-only Service as Way for Students to Connect
Facebook has launched a new service designed to make it easier for college students to connect with others at their…
2020-09-16 Teaching Social, Emotional Skills Critical in Pandemic
For Bryant Atencia, the social and emotional well-being of his students is more important than his lesson plans. The coronavirus…