Did you spot the 2 mistakes in the sentences below?

"It looks like I forgot my pencil case today. Can you lend me an eraser? I need one to finish the test."

Lend means to give something to someone for a short time, expecting that you will get it back.
Borrow means to get something from someone, expecting to give it back after a time.

A is used before a noun that starts with a consonant sound (e.g., “s,” “t,” “v”).
An is used before a noun that starts with a vowel sound (e.g., “a,” “o,” “i”).

Looking for ways to get your students writing? Here are some ideas:

Description: Describing people, objects, sceneries, etc
Narration: Telling a story in a personal narrative
Instruction: Giving instruction about a process
Argumentation: Stating a position and supporting it
Comparison: Making comparisons between people, objects, events, movements in history, etc
Biography: Telling a story about someone's life
Email/letter: Writing an email or letter to someone
Research paper: Reporting on a research project
Reflection: Reflecting on experiences

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Vocabulary Practice:

Welcoming
Friendly; behaving in a polite and kind way for a guest or new arrival.

Example: My new in-laws were very welcoming.

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Small Talk: Journaling

Journaling or keeping a diary in your target language can be an excellent way to improve your vocabulary and writing skills. If you want, have a teacher or friend look over your journal entries to notice any repeating errors.

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Practice with Idioms:

One-horse Town
a small town with little to do or see.

Example:
She grew up in a one-horse town, so moving to New York City was a big adjustment for her.

This Bluegrass State has something special offer those who love the great outdoors.
Look around and read up on some fun facts.

Curious about Bluegrass music? Give it a try and see what you think.

Can you spot the mistake?

"Did you see the pictures from Mark and Anthonys trip? They travels so much. I'm jealous!"

I have 2 mistakes in my sentences above. Can you find them and explain the reason why they are wrong?

Check back in 10 for the answer!

Did you spot the mistakes?

"Did you see the pictures from Mark and Anthony's trip? They travel so much. I'm jealous!"

Can you explain why they were incorrect?

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