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Tag: Listening

Do gerunds always end in ING?

Posted on May 11, 2022May 30, 2022 by Cozy Grammar

Zion asks, “If gerunds end in ING, is ‘singing’ in ‘My mother is singing’ a gerund?” Here’s some guidance from Thomas about gerunds and participles. Take a listen!

A Trick for Listening Actively and Deeply

Posted on May 4, 2022May 30, 2022 by Cozy Grammar

Thomas shares a surprisingly potent tip for paying attention to a lecture or speech. It has to do with anticipation.

Tenses are our tool for linguistic time travel

What Are Tenses In English Grammar?

Posted on March 10, 2021February 22, 2021 by Cozy Grammar

Emory B. asks, “What are tenses in English grammar?” Here’s a surprising answer from Thomas and some creative writing activities for exploring tenses in English.

3 ways to make writing more playful

How do we develop writing skills in young people?

Posted on March 5, 2021March 2, 2021 by Cozy Grammar

Komal V. asks, “How do we develop writing skills in young people?” Here Thomas explores 3 ways to make writing more playful and fun writing activities for kids.

When W acts as a vowel.

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

Posted on December 9, 2020November 1, 2021 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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