How Do We Sign On To Our Cozy Grammar Account?
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.
Category: Ask Cozy Grammar
A Closing Poem: “Hands Beyond Hands Beyond Hands”
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.”
A Closing Poem from Thomas: “Sabbath”
To close out this month’s Ask Cozy Grammar session, Thomas reads a poem called “Sabbath” from his book “The Safety of Edges.”
How to Become a Spelling Master
Sara A. asks, “How can we master spelling?” Here are three tips from Thomas on how to become a spelling master.
A Poem from Avvaiyar’s book Moothurai: “When Doing Good”
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.”
Is W a Vowel? Or a Consonant? Or Both?
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
How to Recognize Verbals: Gerunds, Infinitives, and Participles
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.
A Closing Poem from Thomas, “Cascadian Lyric”
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
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.
Our Free Online Spelling Course
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.
Why Teach in Many Different Ways? An Answer from Avvaiyar
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.
How and Why Cozy Grammar Came to Be
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.
Need Grammar Help? | Resources for Students Learning at Home
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!
What is the Best Way To Learn English Spelling?
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
How To Determine Long Vowel Sounds
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.
What Is Your Teaching Experience and Background?
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.