English as 2nd Language

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2009-11-20 English as a Second Language - being definite is important when using?:

You are referring to modals: can/could; shall/should; may/might; will/would, etc.. These can be extremely confusing for non-native speakers because of their multiple uses and their ability to be used

2009-11-17 English as a Second Language - grammar question:

Hello Glen The 'Chinese parents...' bit is correct, and you can (rather than should) roll both sentences into one if you want to: 'In order to change their children's behaviour, Chinese parents often

2009-11-13 English as a Second Language - I need help to correct grammar mistakes:

Hello Jane Sorry for the delay > It was summer of the 2008 It was summer of 2008 > Two month after obtained her work permit, Two months after obtaining her work permit, > working as a

2009-11-13 English as a Second Language - Need Help to Correct Grammar Mistakes:

Dear Linda -- I have made a great number of corrections to your little essay. I hope in studying this, you'll be able to see the kinds of considerations you'll need to write in the future. It's not

2009-11-12 English as a Second Language - 'tread lightly':

Dear Dina -- Thank you for this very interesting question. I enjoy looking at the use of language in advertising, where the goal is to communicate to customers that they are exactly the kinds of producers