How Do We Create Sub-Accounts in Cozy Grammar?
In a recent Ask Cozy Grammar session, Erica H. wanted to know to set up sub-accounts in Cozy Grammar for family members. Here Thomas gives a step-by-step overview.
Tag: Tips for Teachers
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.
What is an Essay and How to Get Started
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.
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
What is the difference between there, their, and they’re?
Thomas gives a simple way to remember the difference between there, their, and they’re. THERE has to do with WHERE. THEIR is a possessive pronoun like OUR and YOUR. THEY’RE always expands into THEY ARE. Remember this and you’ll always remember the difference.
What Is a Dangling Participle, Modifier, or Participial Phrase?
What is a dangling participle? Or modifier? Or participial phrase? These terms can appear quite confusing, but there’s a simple way to think about them. A dangling participle, modifier, participial phrase is simply a piece of description that isn’t clearly connected to what it’s describing.
What is Verb Tense Consistency?
Lewis W. asks, “What does verb tense consistency mean?” Here’s a simple and direct answer from Thomas and Ask Cozy Grammar.
How to Teach Creative Writing to Primary School Kids?
A parent asks, “How do we get kids to write? How do you teach creative writing in primary school ages? Kids are always running from writing.” In this Ask Cozy Grammar session, Thomas suggests “writing out loud.”
Are there any tricks to remember grammar concepts?
Akshay from Malaysia asks, “Are there any tricks to remember grammar concepts?” In this quick introduction, Thomas explains three easy and effective ways to remember grammar rules.
How to learn prepositions?
Advay from Noida, India, asks, “How to learn prepositions?” In this quick introduction, Thomas gives examples of prepositions of time, place, and the secret preposition OF.
How to Help Your Kids Love and Enjoy Grammar
Taranindya from Indonesia asks, “How to Help Your Kids Love and Enjoy Grammar?” Here Thomas shares he gives three practical tips for helping young people not only understand but enjoy grammar and the study of language.
How to Speak Fluently and Grammatically From an Early Age
Thomas answers a question about how to encourage students and children to speak fluently and grammatically from an early age.
What is the difference between then and than?
Juanita B. from Vancouver, BC, asks, “What is the different between then and than?” The secret is to remember that THEN has to do with TIME and THAN has to COMPARISON. If you remember the E in TIME and the A in COMPARISON, you’ll never confuse THEN and THAN again.
What Writing Exercises to Use for Practicing 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 English Grammar in the Easiest Way?
Neha M. asks, “How to Teach English Grammar in the Easiest Way?” Here are four simple suggestions from Thomas.
Favorite Writing Advice for Students?
The Willow Grove Homeschool Groups asks, “Favorite Writing Advice for Students?” Here’s some heartfelt advice from Thomas.