One way to learn vocabulary fast is to put a sheet of vocabulary words in your pocket as you leave the house. Then, every time you have to wait for something, pull it out and learn a few words or test yourself or practice using the words in sentences. How do you get this sheet? [...]
Hi everyone, You might think that you speak English too well to worry about the most basic verb tense, the simple present. However, I have students who are intermediate level speakers and still make mistakes with the simple present. Hope you like the video lesson! To review, let’s put “run” into the simple present: I [...]
Here’s a video on using the vocabulary words, ‘hanging out, going out and meeting’. The big mistake a lot of ESL students make is that they say they met their friend last night. Meeting someone has two meanings, either it’s the first time you introduced yourself to this person, so you cannot be their friend [...]
Here’s a video I made about using the simple present to describe the plot of a novel or movie. So, if you are reading a book, when someone asks you what it’s about, you will know how to answer. Have a great day! Kim Vocabulary: What’s it about? – What is the plot? She’s a [...]
Check this out to learn how to avoid a muffled R sound. DON’T curl your tongue – TIGHTEN it. Kim
Hi! This is my first video. I hope you enjoy it!
My name is Kim Purcell. I’m an ESL teacher living in Los Angeles and I’m going to help you speak English fluently. For the last ten years, I’ve taught English to a wide variety of students from countries all over the world and I’ve learned that it doesn’t matter if you are rich or poor, [...]