ESL Writing: Commas and Conjunctions (“and”)
In this ESL writing worksheet, students are introduced to the proper usage of the conjunction "and" with both dependent and independent clauses. Download lesson as pdf Punctuation: Commas and…
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ESL Usage Lesson: “as well as” (lesson and worksheet)
This lesson teaches students to use "as well as" to give additional information. Download lesson as pdf [A] and [B], as well as [C] and [D] “as well as” means…
ESL Writing Lessons: Semi-colons (punctuation lesson)
This ESL writing exercise introduces students to the proper usage of semi-colons and gives them a chance to practice writing sentences with appropriate semi-colon usage. Download lesson as pdf Punctuation:…
ESL Usage Lesson: “Even if” (lesson and worksheet)
This lesson teaches students to properly use the phrase "even if". Download lesson as pdf Even if [A], [B] If [A] happens, [B] will still happen. Whether or not [A]…
ESL Usage Lesson: “refers to” (lesson and worksheet)
This lesson teaches students to properly use "refers to" in a sentence. Download lesson as pdf Something – refers to – something else to mention or represent something; to make…
ESL Usage Lesson: “found myself”
This lesson teaches students to use "found myself" when talking about a surprising or unexpected situation. Download lesson as pdf Found myself [adjective] Found myself [verb + ing] If you…
ESL Usage: I wish I had / I should have (lesson, worksheet)
This lesson teaches students to express regret with "I wish I had..." and "I should have..." Download lesson as pdf I wish I had [past participle] I should have [past…
ESL Writing: Introduction to Topic Sentences
This ESL writing exercise tries to get students writing creatively by identifying which topic sentences are interesting and which topic sentences are boring. Download lesson as pdf Introduction to Topic…
ESL Usage: If I hadn’t [A] then I wouldn’t have [B] (lesson and worksheet)
This lesson teaches students to talk about cause and effect using "If I hadn't ... then I wouldn't have..." Download lesson as pdf If I hadn’t [A], then I…
ESL Writing: Introduction to Similes and Metaphors
This ESL writing exercise introduces students to similes and metaphors. Several sentences are presented, and students must identify whether they are similes or metaphors. Download lesson as pdf Topic Sentences:…
ESL Usage Lesson: vary / varies from __ to __
This lesson teaches students the correct usage of "vary/varies from ... to ...", with several example sentences and a worksheet to practice making sentences of their own. Download lesson as…
ESL Writing: Review of Similes and Metaphors
In this ESL writing worksheet, students practice rewriting sentences, expressing the same ideas with similes or metaphors. Download lesson as pdf Topic Sentences: Analogies (Similes and Metaphors) When you…