English Language

The major Differences between British and American English every Teen should know

Leave a Comment / Cool Tips, e-mentor, editorials, Education, Grammar Clinic /

To some people, English language is English language. But to those who know, there are major differences between the many variants of English language; precisely the differences between British and American English. Unfortunately, many Nigerians (who are supposed to be British English speakers by the way) very often make the mistake of confusing American spelling

The major Differences between British and American English every Teen should know Read More »

Are you Dyslexic? These Tips should help you

Leave a Comment / Cool Tips, e-mentor, editorials, Education, health /

Being dyslexic can be such a challenge, both for the student and for teachers. This is because not only will a dyslexic student struggle with reading and understanding school work, the teachers themselves will also have troubles teaching such a student. There is also the possibility of such student being bullied by other things who

Are you Dyslexic? These Tips should help you Read More »

Opinion: Should Children be prohibited from speaking their Native Languages?

Leave a Comment / e-mentor, editorials, Education, Grammar Clinic, social /

This is probably a rather controversial topic considering the arguments for and against the decision to prohibit kids from speaking vernacular in schools and sometimes even at home. Regardless of the controversy, multiple award-winning Nigerian novelist, Adaobi Tricia Nwaubani penned an interesting essay discussing the experiences she had  growing up when her parents banned her

Opinion: Should Children be prohibited from speaking their Native Languages? Read More »

Typical Grammatical Mistakes every Teen needs to stop making

Leave a Comment / Cool Tips, e-mentor, Education, Grammar Clinic /

If you are fond of saying the same thing repeatedly by merely using different words, then you are guilty of a grammatical error called Tautology. Some people, in their efforts to emphasize their points, convey something important or even add literary beauty  to a text tend to commit this error. Mind you, tautological mistakes are

Typical Grammatical Mistakes every Teen needs to stop making Read More »

Teens! Take note of Some of the Most Misused Words and Phrases

Leave a Comment / Uncategorized /

Would you believe that there are certain words and phrases, about fifty eight (58) of them that are constantly misused every day by so many people the world over? Well believe that! Now just in case you’ve been guilty of misusing some of these words, this post will help you realize your errors and make

Teens! Take note of Some of the Most Misused Words and Phrases Read More »

Classwork Series {English Language – SS2}: Sentences and Vocabulary Development

Leave a Comment / Education /

English Language SS2 First Term Week 5 Contents: Oracy Skills: Consonants Grammar: Sentences Vocabulary Development A. Consonant A consonant is a speech sound made by partly or completely stopping the flow of air through the mouth. Examples are [fusion_builder_container hundred_percent=”yes” overflow=”visible”][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type=”1_1″ background_position=”left top” background_color=”” border_size=”” border_color=”” border_style=”solid” spacing=”yes” background_image=”” background_repeat=”no-repeat” padding=”” margin_top=”0px” margin_bottom=”0px” class=”” id=”” animation_type=””

Classwork Series {English Language – SS2}: Sentences and Vocabulary Development Read More »

Classwork Series {English Language – SS2}: Pronouns and Contrasting Consonants

Leave a Comment / Education /

English Language SS2 Second Term Week  6 Contents: Structure: Pronouns (Demonstrative, Interrogative and Possessive) Oral English: /s/, /ts/ – Contrasting Consonants Skill Focus: How to approach summary tasks A. Structure: Pronouns (Demonstrative, Interrogative and Possessive) Demonstrative Pronouns A determiner that points to a particular noun or to the noun it replaces. There are four demonstratives in English: the “near”

Classwork Series {English Language – SS2}: Pronouns and Contrasting Consonants Read More »

Classwork Series and Exercises {English Language – JSS3}: Summary Writing and Literature

Leave a Comment / Education /

English Language JSS3 First Term Week 6 Content: Skill Focus: How to write a summary Literature: Myths and Legends Skill Focus: How to write a summary When you skim read text successfully, you get the gist very swiftly, but when you are asked to write a summary, you need to be much more careful. A

Classwork Series and Exercises {English Language – JSS3}: Summary Writing and Literature Read More »

Scroll to Top