Quick Guide – Prepositions of Location use ON for larger forms of transportation a train, bus, subway, airplane, boat, ship for things you sit ON (bicycle, scooter, horse) use IN for smaller forms of transportation, like a taxi, car, minivan/van, truck use IN when referring to a specific district: IN Times Square, Central Park,… Read More
Common English Mistakes – Say or Tell? (Part 2)
This is part 2 of my Common English Mistakes series. I want to share some common grammar problems my English students have. I hope these will help you improve your English. If you have any comments or suggestions you want to share, feel free to send an e-mail to me at pnyc2007@gmail.com Proper Use of the Verbs Say and… Read More
Common English Mistakes (Part 1)
I want to share some common English mistakes that I frequently hear students make. I hope these are helpful. If you have a few that you would like to share, feel free to send an e-mail to me at pnyc2007@gmail.com Non-Count nouns Advice, baggage, evidence, furniture, homework (and work), knowledge, learning, luggage scenery, training… Read More
My Tutoring Approach
Background I started tutoring immigrants and foreign business people working in New York at the International Center (link below). I found out about the International Center one Sunday afternoon following a church service. There was a special exposition of volunteer opportunities and one of them “caught my eye”. That was a life-changing moment for me,… Read More
Useful Apps for English Study
Versage English Tutoring Services Newsletter – February 2015 © Welcome to the first monthly newsletter. I plan to provide a monthly update on interesting English topics. If you are currently one of my students, I’ll be asking you for ideas and topics to include in future newsletters. If you received… Read More