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How Do We Sign On To Our Cozy Grammar Account?

How Do We Sign On To Our Cozy Grammar Account?

Posted on January 5, 2021January 5, 2021 by Cozy Grammar

In a recent Ask Cozy Grammar session, Angie F. wanted to know more about how to sign on to Cozy Grammar’s courses. Here Thomas gives a step-by-step overview.

The Safety of Edges: Poems

A Closing Poem: “Hands Beyond Hands Beyond Hands”

Posted on December 30, 2020December 24, 2020 by Cozy Grammar

To close out this month’s Ask Cozy Grammar session, Thomas reads a poem called “Hands Beyond Hands Beyond Hands” from his book “The Safety of Edges.”

The Safety of Edges: Poems

A Closing Poem from Thomas: “Sabbath”

Posted on December 27, 2020December 24, 2020 by Cozy Grammar

To close out this month’s Ask Cozy Grammar session, Thomas reads a poem called “Sabbath” from his book “The Safety of Edges.”

How do we become a master speller? 3 tips for mastering the art of spelling.

How to Become a Spelling Master

Posted on December 23, 2020December 19, 2020 by Cozy Grammar

Sara A. asks, “How can we master spelling?” Here are three tips from Thomas on how to become a spelling master.

Give, Eat, and Live: Poems of Avvaiyar

A Poem from Avvaiyar’s book Moothurai: “When Doing Good”

Posted on December 19, 2020December 11, 2020 by Cozy Grammar

To close out this month’s Ask Cozy Grammar session, Thomas reads a poem about gratitude from the 12th century Tamil woman, poet, and saint Avvaiyar and her book “Moothurai.”

When W acts as a vowel.

Is W a Vowel? Or a Consonant? Or Both?

Posted on December 9, 2020December 9, 2020 by Cozy Grammar

Andrew L writes, “How is W a vowel, as stated in “Marie’s Handy Guide to Spelling Rules?” Here is a step-by-step guide filmed on Plum Forest Farm that shows exactly when W is a vowel and when W is a consonant

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How to Recognize Verbals: Gerunds, Infinitives, and Participles

Posted on December 5, 2020December 5, 2020 by Cozy Grammar

Sri Kushal asks, “What is the difference between gerunds, infinitives, and participles?” Here is an answer from Thomas with three handy ways to distinguish these commonly confused verbals.

The Safety of Edges, by Thomas Hitoshi Pruiksma

A Closing Poem from Thomas, “Cascadian Lyric”

Posted on December 2, 2020October 27, 2020 by Cozy Grammar

To close out this month’s Ask Cozy Grammar session, Thomas Hitoshi Pruiksma reads a poem called “Cascadian Lyric.”

How to Remember the Difference Between Me and I

Posted on November 25, 2020October 27, 2020 by Cozy Grammar

Carlos asks, “How do we know if we should use me or I?” Here Thomas gives a simple and cozy way to remember the difference between me and I.

Free Cozy Spelling Course

Our Free Online Spelling Course

Posted on November 21, 2020October 27, 2020 by Cozy Grammar

Are you looking for a free English spelling course online that you can use with your family or yourself? Check out our Free Cozy Spelling Course, a comprehensive 36-course that encourages student to listen, look, write, and learn.

Give, Eat, and Live: Poems of Avvaiyar, translated from the Tamil by Thomas Hitoshi Pruiksma

Why Teach in Many Different Ways? An Answer from Avvaiyar

Posted on November 18, 2020October 27, 2020 by Cozy Grammar

Donya asks, “Why is it important to teach in many different ways?” Here’s an answer from Thomas, drawing on the wisdom found in a poem by the Tamil woman, poet, and saint, Avvaiyar.

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How and Why Cozy Grammar Came to Be

Posted on November 11, 2020November 5, 2020 by Cozy Grammar

In a recent Ask Cozy Grammar session, Angie F. wanted to know more about Cozy Grammar and its courses. Here Thomas gives an overview of how Cozy Grammar came to be.

Ask Cozy Grammar: grammar, punctuation, writing, spelling, language, creativity

Need Grammar Help? | Resources for Students Learning at Home

Posted on November 7, 2020October 27, 2020 by Cozy Grammar

With so many of us now learning from home, have you found yourself needing grammar help, resources, ideas, or support for your kids? Do you want to learn or teach language in ways that inspire creativity and confidence? Send us your question and we’ll answer it in a video!

Free Cozy Spelling Course 1 Listen 2 Look 3 Write

What is the Best Way To Learn English Spelling?

Posted on November 4, 2020October 26, 2020 by Cozy Grammar

Priti M. asks, “What is the best way to learn English spelling? Children always have problems with spelling. What is the best way to teach them?” Here are three keys from Thomas

Free Cozy Spelling Course: Marie's Spelling Rules

How To Determine Long Vowel Sounds

Posted on October 28, 2020October 26, 2020 by Cozy Grammar

Audrine recently asked about how to determine long vowel sounds for an exercise in our Free Cozy Spelling Course. Check out this in-depth answer from Thomas. The key, he explains, lies in our ears.

Thomas Hitoshi Pruiksma: Poet - Writer - Teacher

What Is Your Teaching Experience and Background?

Posted on October 21, 2020September 26, 2020 by Cozy Grammar

Dennis E. asks, “What is your teaching experience and background?” Here Thomas describes his experience with grammar and language, explaining how he brings his life’s work as a writer to his work for Cozy Grammar.

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