A sentence has two parts: 1) subject and 2) predicate. In simple terms, the subject is what the sentence is about and the predicate describes…
Goal Setting with Students
Creating clear and effective learning plans with your students will be helpful in the learning journeys. Here are some tips: 1. Setting goal(s). Create clear and specific…
Nouns – Subject, Object, Possessive Case
The case of a noun (or pronoun) can dictate how it can be used in a phrase or clause. Three common cases of nouns are: …
Colon, Semi-Colon, Hyphen
When to use each? A colon ( : ) is used to emphasize what follows after it. It generally introduces a list, a definition or a clarification,…
Proper vs Common Nouns
Proper Nouns are usually capitalized and signify something of importance. They can be names of people, a place or an idea. Common nouns can name…
Abstract vs Concrete Nouns
What is the different between an abstract and concrete nouns? Basically, abstract nouns do not have a “physical” presence while concrete nouns are tangible which…
Parts of Speech
Hi everyone, I found this free resource from the University of Ottawa’s writing centre. The resource speaks to the usage of the parts of speech…
Welcome to Speak Banana – a Language Practising Platform for English or French
Hi there, welcome to Speak Banana, a Canadian Registered Charity, which specializes in advancing language education by operating an online language practising platform for the general…