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The spelling of number words can be tricky! Did you know that forty is spelled F-O-R-T-Y, not fourty? And while we’re at it, let’s test your spelling skills with some other commonly misspelled words, like millionaire and billionaire. Can you spot the mistakes? Let’s sharpen your number sense and grammar skills in this quick lesson! #GrammarLesson #NumberWords #SpellingTips #CommonMisspellings #LearningEnglish #StudyEnglish #VocabularyEnglish #ESLLesson #EnglishAsASecondLanguage #HighLevelVocabulary

T.I. just gave me the perfect reason to repost my lesson on indubitably! During an interview with #LoganPaul , he confidently responded with indubitably when asked if Kendrick Lamar would perform at the Super Bowl. And guess what? My previous lesson on this very word started trending as people rushed to look it up! So, of course, I had to bring this lesson back! If you’ve ever wondered what indubitably means and how to use it correctly, you’re in the right place. And the irony? People always tell me I look like I could be Tiny’s mother or T.I.’s mother-in-law. Well, indubitably, I had to tag him in this one! Let’s talk about this word, this moment, and this hilarious #coincidence @T.I. #tiword #loganpaulinterview #Indubitably #GrammarLesson #WordOfTheDay #TI #tiharris #KendrickLamar #SuperBowl #Tiny #EnglishTeacher #LearningEnglish #VocabularyBoost #FunWithWords #TeachersOfTikTok #ESLLesson #WritingTips #GrammarMatters #LanguageLover #WordNerd

#mine #mines #grammar #ESLlesson #possessivepronouns #socialmediagrammarmistakes

In this quick grammar and phrase correction video, I tackled some of the most common (and cringeworthy)#language #slipups I hear all the time: • “First come, first-serve” instead of “first come, first served” • “I could care less” instead of “I couldn’t care less” • The not-so-real word “irregardless” • “Shelton talked to I” instead of “Shelton talked to me” • And the mix-up of “our a shoe in” when it should be “a shoo-in” We laughed, we learned, and we leveled up our language. Because grammar isn’t just about being correct—it’s about being clear. Hashtags: #GrammarMistakes #CommonErrors #FixItBeforeYouPostIt #EnglishTeacherLife #LearnEnglishGrammar #MisusedWords #EverydayGrammar #GrammarCheck #StudyEnglish #GrammarTips #ESLLesson #TESOLlesson #EnglishAsASecondLanguage #MiddleSchoolGrammar #WritingTips #HighLevelVocabulary #LanguageMatters #ShooInNotShoeIn #icouldntcareless #couldcareless ##IrregardlessIsNotAWord#EnglishVocabulary

In this lesson, students began by rediscovering the meaning of suffrage, a word many had forgotten. As the discussion unfolded, they connected the concept to their own experiences, expressing feelings of disenfranchisement and questioning the importance of voting. One student remarked, “My parents don’t vote,” sparking a deeper conversation about the generational impact of civic participation. Ms. James shared her personal perspective: “I voted.” The lesson shifted into a grammar and vocabulary focus, breaking down the word suffrage—its meaning, its structure, and its usage in sentences. Students will later explore related words like enfranchise, disenfranchise, and electorate, reinforcing their understanding through practical examples. By the end of the lesson, students not only grasped the definition of suffrage but also engaged in a meaningful discussion about its relevance in today’s world. #Suffrage #Disenfranchisement #CivicVocabulary #HighLevelVocabulary #VocabularyEnglish #StudyEnglish #LearningAdvancedEnglish #ESLLesson #EnglishAsASecondLanguage #NewVocabulary #GrammarLesson #EnglishGrammar #CivicTerms #VotingRights #EnglishLearning

Are you grateful or grate-ful? My students keep spelling ‘ungrateful’ as ‘ungreatful’—but let’s clear it up! ‘Ungrateful’ comes from ‘grate’ (as in gratitude), not ‘great.’ If someone is ungrateful, they lack gratitude, not greatness! Let’s fix this common mistake together. #Ungrateful #HighLevelVocabulary #VocabularyEnglish #StudyEnglish #LearningAdvancedEnglish #ESLLesson #EnglishAsASecondLanguage #SpellingMistakes #WritingTips #MiddleSchoolTeacher

#usingcommascorrectly

Another day, another grammar rescue! In this quick lesson, I break down one of social media’s biggest grammar mistakes—your vs. you’re. I show students how to check themselves by replacing your with my to see if it makes sense. A simple swap that saves you from the grammar police! #YourVsYoure #GrammarMistakes #SocialMediaGrammar #GrammarLesson #WritingTips #LearningEnglish #EnglishGrammar #GrammarCheck #ESLLesson #EnglishAsASecondLanguage #VocabularyEnglish #HighLevelVocabulary #StudyEnglish #LearningAdvancedEnglish

Did you know that the District of Columbia was named after Christopher Columbus? That’s right! The name Columbia was a poetic reference to the explorer, and in the 18th and 19th centuries, “Columbia” was often used as a symbol for America. But here’s where people get confused—Colombia (with an “o”) is the country in South America, while Columbia (with a “u”) appears in U.S. locations like Washington, D.C., Columbia University, and Columbia Pictures. A quick tip: If you’re talking about the country, use an “o” like in Bogotá, Colombia. If you’re talking about something U.S.-based, it’s with a “u” like in District of Columbia. Did you already know this spelling trick? Let me know in the comments! #DistrictOfColumbia #ColumbiaVsColombia #GrammarLesson #SpellingTips #WhyIsItCalledColumbia #EnglishTeacher #GrammarMatters #SpellingRules #HistoryOfWords #ESLLesson #EnglishAsASecondLanguage #CommonMistakes #AmericanHistory #LearningEnglish #StudyEnglish #WashingtonDC #GeographyFacts

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Are your sentences too simple? Let’s level up your writing by mastering compound and complex sentences! In this lesson, I break down how to combine sentences using conjunctions, commas, and semicolons to improve sentence structure. Whether you’re working on essays, emails, or everyday writing, knowing how to properly use coordinating and subordinating conjunctions can make all the difference. Plus, we’ll cover capitalization, punctuation, and sentence composition to help you write with clarity and confidence. Watch to learn how to compose strong, well-structured sentences and avoid run-ons or fragments. Grammar matters! #GrammarLesson #WritingTips #SentenceStructure #CompoundSentences #ComplexSentences #Commas #Semicolons #GrammarMatters #WritingSkills #EnglishGrammar #ESLLesson #SentenceComposition #LearnEnglish #GrammarHelp #PunctuationRules

Today’s word of the day was copacetic! My students had never heard it before, but once we broke it down, they were hooked. We talked about how it means everything is fine, okay, or in excellent order—even if it sounds like a word made up on the spot. We used it in sentences, connected it to our moods, and even discussed how it sounds more sophisticated than just saying “I’m good.” Vocabulary can be fun when it feels fresh and new! #Copacetic #WordOfTheDay #VocabularyBoost #MiddleSchoolELA #EnglishLesson #LearnSomethingNew #StudyEnglish #HighLevelVocabulary #VocabularyEnglish #ESLLesson #EnglishAsASecondLanguage #ELAStandards #LanguageArts #WordsMatter #FigurativeLanguage #ClassroomVocabulary #LearningAdvancedEnglish

Video Descripti“PASSED vs. PASS vs. PAST—don’t mix them up! Passed is a verb (past tense of pass), pass is a verb or noun (to go by or a permit), and past refers to time or location. A quick trick: if you can replace the word with ‘went by’ or ‘succeeded,’ use passed. If it’s about history or location, use past. Let’s clear up the confusion once and for all! #Passed #Pass #Past #GrammarLesson #EnglishGrammar #StudyEnglish #WritingTips #LearningEnglish #GrammarHelp #MiddleSchoolELA

Words matter. This is a reminder of a lesson I taught my students about how language evolves and why we should choose words that uplift rather than harm. A word that was once a medical term has become an insult, and it’s important to recognize why we no longer use it. Learning and growing is part of being human—when we know better, we do better. Let’s be intentional with our words. #WordsMatter #RespectfulLanguage #ThinkBeforeYouSpeak #SocialAwareness #EducatorsOfTikTok #TeachEmpathy #DoBetter #MiddleSchoolMatters

#thanksyou #thankyou #madam #usinghyphens #yourewelcome

#oxymoron

#is #are

#EduTok #TikTokLearningCampaign It’s not just have vs. has—it’s wrote vs. have written, too! In this grammar mini-lesson, I’m giving my 8th graders a much-needed refresher on subject-verb agreement and verb tense. Why? Because sometimes they’ll say things like “She have wrote a story,” and we’ve got to pause right there. We correct it not just because it sounds wrong—but because we know why it’s wrong. This quick reminder helps them build confidence, speak clearly, and write with purpose. #write #grammar #Have #Has #Wrote #Written #VerbTense #GrammarLesson #ESLLesson #EnglishGrammar #StudyEnglish #GrammarTips #LearningEnglish #MiddleSchoolELA #HighLevelVocabulary #VocabularyEnglish #WritingTips #Conjugation

#totootwo #too #to

After my viral video featuring the word #indubitably, it was #inevitable that I’d follow up with its equally powerful counterpart! If you’ve ever wondered about the difference between indubitably (without a doubt) and inevitably (bound to happen), this lesson breaks it down in a way that even my indubitably distracted students couldn’t ignore! Whether you’re here for the grammar, the vocabulary, or just the vibes, stick around—you inevitably might learn something new! #Indubitably #Inevitably #HighLevelVocabulary #VocabularyEnglish #StudyEnglish #LearningAdvancedEnglish #ESLLesson #grammar #EnglishAsASecondLanguage #WritingTips #GrammarLesson #WordOfTheDay #GrammarRules #TikTokTeacher #MiddleSchoolTeacher #TeacherLife #WordPower #LearnEnglish #AdvancedVocabulary #EnglishVocabulary