Grammar Lessons, Vocabulary Builders, Pronunciation Guides & Common Mistakes to Avoid
For Grade 10–12 students, ESL learners, and job seekers looking to improve their communication skills.
📘 1. Grammar Lessons: Basics You Must Master
✅ Subject–Verb Agreement
❌ He go to school every day.
✅ He goes to school every day.
✅ Tenses Made Easy
| Tense | Example |
|---|---|
| Present Simple | She writes daily. |
| Past Simple | He worked yesterday. |
| Future Simple | I will study tomorrow. |
✅ Articles (a, an, the)
✅ I bought an apple and a banana at the shop.
2. Vocabulary Builders: Speak and Write Smarter
🔤 Word of the Day (with Example)
- Eager – She is eager to learn new skills.
- Reliable – He is a reliable team member.
💬 Synonyms & Antonyms
- Happy → Joyful, Glad
- Sad → Unhappy, Miserable
📌 Power Verbs for Your Resume
| Basic Verb | Strong Alternative |
|---|---|
| Worked | Managed, Coordinated |
| Helped | Supported, Assisted |
| Made | Created, Built |
3. Pronunciation Guides (for South African learners too)
Commonly Mispronounced Words:
- February → FEB-roo-air-ee (Not Feb-yoo-ree)
- Vegetable → VEJ-tuh-buhl (Not Ve-ge-ta-ble)
- Debt → Det (the ‘b’ is silent)
Tools to Improve:
- 🔹 Use YouTube channels like BBC Learning English, English with Lucy, or ETJ English
- 🔹 Try free apps: Elsa Speak, Google Translate voice, Forvo
4. Common Mistakes to Avoid
| Mistake | Correction |
|---|---|
| I didn’t went | ✅ I didn’t go |
| She don’t like it | ✅ She doesn’t like it |
| I’m boring in class | ✅ I’m bored in class |
| He have a car | ✅ He has a car |
💡 Tips for Mastering English Faster
- Read one English article per day
- Watch shows/movies with English subtitles
- Speak to friends or family in English for 10 minutes daily
- Keep a personal “Word Journal” – write new words daily
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