Teaching ESL Adults Online

Class on Zoom

Being a teacher can be a fun job if you love what you’re doing and whom you’re working with. Teaching ESL adults online was something I never considered. After teaching kids in the public school system for several years, I was completely burned out and disappointed in my chosen profession. I quit teaching altogether. I … Read more

Why Is Y A Vowel?

Why?

Why is Y a vowel?  The answer is, all English words must have at least one vowel. For whatever the reason, sometimes letters that are also consonants, are used as vowels instead. This article will examine the letter Y, how it’s used as a consonant as well as why and when it’s used as a … Read more

Ou is For You–How to Use O and U

You

The vowels O and U are both commonly used very often in the English language, both separately and together. Ou is for you because it is one of the pronunciations for this letter combination. In this article, we will first examine the letter O, then the letter U, and we will examine how the two … Read more

I is For Me-How To Use I

The letter/word I

What does I is for me mean? The letter/word “I” is how it’s used as a subject.  The word “me” is how it’s used as an object. They are both ways to refer to oneself. In other words, for example, I do what I do for me.  Although, in this case, I am writing this article … Read more

E is for Even

The letter Ee

The letter E is for Even.  It is versatile.  It is pronounced several ways, and it can modify or completely change the meaning or pronunciation of a word. I will explain in the following paragraphs. Use Google Translate The Long of it All vowels make at least two sounds.  The letter E is no different.  … Read more

How To Use The Letter A

The letter A

Although A is the first letter in the alphabet, used in many words, it’s also a word unto itself.  This article will examine how to use the letter A. The word A is a special adjective, known as an article in conjunction with the word an to signify singleness or the quantity of one. Translate … Read more

Use Google Translate Website

Google Translate

Introduction In this lesson, I will explain how to use the Google Translate website to help understand the contents of what is written here and in other postings. To better understand what I am writing and explaining, it is best for you to read it in your first language.  I will also demonstrate in a … Read more

ENGLISH ALPHABET PHONETIC SOUNDS

Alphabet

First Step Understanding the phonetic sounds of the English alphabet is a fundamental step in mastering the language. Phonetics bridge the gap between written and spoken English, making pronunciation clearer and learning more effective. Whether you’re a beginner or looking to refine your skills, grasping these sounds will enhance your reading, writing, and speaking abilities. … Read more

About KBob–Creator of This Site

KBob Teacher

You might wonder why it’s named English Teacher KBob. Well, it’s simple yet personal. This site bears my nickname and my mission. KBob isn’t just a name; it’s a nod to my father, Bob, and an ode to being Bob Jr. in a vibrant family of eight siblings, all starting with ‘K’. Use Google Translate … Read more