Top 5 grammar mistakes English learners make

Mistakes are easy to make when you are starting to learn and speak any language. Some mistakes can be funny, others become a habit that are difficult to fix.

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Why Effective Communication Is The Key To Just About Everything!
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Why Effective Communication Is The Key To Just About Everything!

“Communication is key” is a phrase that’s often tossed around group settings like school, home, or the workplace. Let’s unpack that saying and explore…

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How To Correct Your Child’s Grammatical Errors
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How To Correct Your Child’s Grammatical Errors

Every beginner trips over words and makes silly grammatical mistakes – it comes with the learners' territory. As parents and proficient English speake…

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Pre-reading Skills Every Child Needs To Be A Successful Reader

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What is Phonics And How Does It Accelerate Learning?
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What is Phonics And How Does It Accelerate Learning?

“The more that you read, the more things you will know.  The more that you learn, the more places you'll go.”  ― Dr. Seuss

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4 Ways To Develop Positive Reinforcement In Your Children At Home
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4 Ways To Develop Positive Reinforcement In Your Children At Home

Positive Reinforcement at I Can Read  As parents, we often hear about how sparing the rod may spoil the child, but in this day and age where corporal …

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Back To School After The Holidays: Tips To Prepare Your Child
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Back To School After The Holidays: Tips To Prepare Your Child

The school break is over and it’s time to go back to school! But, is your child ready for the term ahead? After a long vacation, children can find it …

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4 Books For Children Of All Ages That Make Perfect Christmas Gifts

It’s the most wonderful time of the year once again! And there’s nothing children love more about this time of the year than getting their presents. A…

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The Art Of Bouncing Back: How To Get Back On Your Feet After Failures

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Creative Ways To Make Reading Fun: Turn A Reluctant Reader Into A Book Lover

Creative Ways to Make Reading Fun It is fair to say that with so much technology and online distractions it can be hard for children to find the time …

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How Poetry Improves Your Child’s English: How To Get Your Kids Interested!
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How Poetry Improves Your Child’s English: How To Get Your Kids Interested!

What Makes A Good Budding Poet Children are readily and immediately engaged in the power of poetry and its amazing ability to inspire emotions and rea…

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5 Common Grammar Mistakes English Learners Make & How To Avoid Them
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5 Common Grammar Mistakes English Learners Make & How To Avoid Them

Mistakes are easy to make when you are starting to learn and speak any language. Some mistakes can be funny, others become a habit that are difficult …

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The Importance Of Homework Even At A Young Age And What You Can Do To Help Your Child
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The Importance Of Homework Even At A Young Age And What You Can Do To Help Your Child

Homework is a bit of a touchy subject for younger learners. We often think about practices that are fun and enjoyable like singing songs, learning the…

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6 Commonly Confused Words In English: How To Avoid Mixing Them Up
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6 Commonly Confused Words In English: How To Avoid Mixing Them Up

Oh English, why must you be so confusing? This is a question often asked of us at I Can Read by both parents and students. Whilst all languages have t…

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