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We teach English as a second language to language learners in Pittsburgh. We hope to bring people together through learning English.

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Grammar poetry to help understand parts of speech:

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Americans often pronounce numbers ending in “ty” like a “dy “ sound, like “70” as “se-ven-dy” instead of “se-ven-ty,” for example. This helps differentiate between numbers ending in “teen.” For example, “thir-TEEN” versus “THIR-dy.” #TuesdayTip #LearnESL

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Do you want to increase the number of vocabulary words you know more quickly? Study these common Greek and Latin root words! One of these roots, like “circ,” can have many English words, like circle, circumventing, circumstances, and circumference.
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Learning a language doesn’t have to involve traditional textbooks. Choose a story that you loved reading in the past, like “The Little Prince.” This can motivate you to learn more vocabulary! #LearnESL #MondayMotivation

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Vocabulary word of the day: Neighbor.
Neighbors are especially important here in Pittsburgh. One of Pittsburgh's most beloved residents created an entire TV program based around kindness and neighbors. Watch it here: https://t.co/oOZkV2i3sl
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Besides opening up job opportunities and helping you meet new people from around the world, learning a new language can help improve your memory and thinking skills! #LearnESL #MondayMotivation

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TOEFL Speaking Class Starting May 11 https://t.co/fyA4DOej7O

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Use the “ing” form of a verb after a preposition.
Examples:
I’m interested in joining your class.
I’m scared of making mistakes. Thanks for helping me!
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Do you ever wonder what we do in our classes? In today’s beginner class, we’ll study pronunciation and vocabulary about prices. We’ll practice having conversations about shopping. Here are some pages from our level 1 book. Come try a class with us for free!

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Do you ever wonder what we do in our classes? In today’s beginner class, we’ll study pronunciation and vocabulary about prices. We’ll practice having conversations about shopping. Here are… https://t.co/YI9NeckgUN

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Learning a new language can help you connect with more people, and improve your chances of getting new jobs! #MondayMotivation #LearnESL

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Experience different cultures in Pittsburgh at the Latin American and Caribbean Festival, today at the University of Pittsburgh.

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Celebrate different cultures in Pittsburgh by attending the Annual Latin American and Caribbean Festival tomorrow, Saturday, April 13, at the University of Pittsburgh!

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Practice your English by taking a tour of Fallingwater. Just over an hour's drive from Pittsburgh, Fallingwater is one of the most famous examples of American architecture. Now that spring has sprung, it's a beautiful time of year to visit it. #TravelTuesday #LearnESL

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To use a gerund, or to use an infinitive, that is the question. This is a difficult grammar rule to master, but here are some helpful tips.
Gerunds can start a sentence: Walking is good exercise.
Infinitives come after adjectives: It is nice to walk.
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There is a new cycle of English language classes starting in April. Click below for more information! https://t.co/C8E1uxPfWB

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