Actions are things we do. This lesson is about how to conjugate the verb do in English. There are different tenses. This is about the present tense. As with all verbs in English, the tenses are: Present Past Future All three are important but I think it’s important to begin with the present tense because it … Read more
What is conjugation and why do I need to know how to conjugate the verb be in English? It’s because you need to if you want to understand the language. Use Google Translate Perhaps you believe you already know English. Perhaps you don’t. Either way, it’s imperative that you are able to perform this basic … Read more
The COVID 19 pandemic forced all teachers to work from home. That is when I began teaching ESL classes for adults online. My classes are interactive and fun. My first task is to create a rapport with the students in addition to establish what their level of understanding, speaking, reading and writing English is. Where … Read more
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? 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
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
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
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
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
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