To understand the different uses of the 4 « main » prepositions (In, On, To, At).
Facts about « Prepositions » Most french students have difficulties to understand « how » and « when » to use the 4 main « Prepositions » : IN : Time, Places, Position, Expressions ON : Time, Places, Position, Expressions TO : Places, Position, Expressions AT : Time, Places, Position, Expressions IN ON TO AT […]
To understand the differences between the 2 « Present » tenses
Facts about Present Simple vs Present Continuous Most french students have difficulties to understand « how » and « when » to use the « Present Simple » tense : Present simple is used for habits, routines, rules, general truths, and repeated actions. Present Continuous is used for actions happening now or around the present […]
Teaching the differences between SOME and ANY
Facts about SOME and ANY : To teach the main differences between SOME and ANY, focus on these key points : Basic usage rule : use SOME in affirmative sentences and use ANY in questions and negative sentences. Ex : · « I have some water. » (Affirmative) · « Do you have any water ? » (Question) · […]
Teaching methods to students who have difficulties understanding «Present Perfect»
Facts about Present Perfect Simple : Most french and latin students think that Present Perfect is the most difficult tense to understand and use. Its « construction » is similar to the french « Passé Composé » but is used to express totally different facts in english. So very confusing for students. It is used […]
