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Category: Handy Tricks

Lay, Lie, and Laid? Chickens, I Say, Chickens!

What is the Difference between Lay, Lie, and Laid?

Posted on January 5, 2021January 6, 2021 by Cozy Grammar

One of the most common and confusing issues in English grammar is the difference between lay, lie, and laid. People can usually remember that there IS a difference, but most have trouble remembering what the difference is. Here Thomas shares a way to remember the difference between lay, lie, and laid for good.

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.

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.

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

gerunds infinitives participles

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 Cozy Classroom Collection: Classical Piano Arrangements Conducive to Learning

What Is a Compound Sentence? And How Can it Sing?

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

When we start learning grammar, certain terms can feel intimidating. What is a principal clause? What is a compound sentence? Ideas like these can be confusing and can make students anxious. Yet knowing grammatical terms like these can help open the doors to excellence in writing and greater appreciation of beauty.

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.

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.

What is an essay?

What is an Essay and How to Get Started

Posted on November 8, 2020November 9, 2020 by Cozy Grammar

Whether you or your students are in school, homeschooling, unschooling, or just learning on your own, at some point you’re bound to face the question, “What is an essay?” Here’s Marie’s simple definition and a surprising second definition from Thomas. What is an essay? The powerful possibility of calmness.

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.

Verb tense consistency: same tense, same time

What is Verb Tense Consistency?

Posted on June 11, 2020January 9, 2021 by Cozy Grammar

Lewis W. asks, “What does verb tense consistency mean?” Here’s a simple and direct answer from Thomas and Ask Cozy Grammar.

What Writing Exercise to Use for Practicing English Grammar with a 9-Year-Old at Home?

What Writing Exercises to Use for Practicing Grammar

Posted on May 21, 2020January 4, 2021 by Cozy Grammar

Taranindya asks, “What writing exercise can we use for practicing English grammar with a 9-year-old at home?” Here are some tips from Thomas.

How to teach grammar in the easiest way?

How to Teach English Grammar in the Easiest Way?

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

Neha M. asks, “How to Teach English Grammar in the Easiest Way?” Here are four simple suggestions from Thomas.

I'm confused about how we use the word "however"?

How do we use the word “however”?

Posted on May 4, 2020November 13, 2020 by Cozy Grammar

Jonathon C. asks, “How to we use the word however?” As Thomas explains, there are some simple rules to make sure your sentences are clear.

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