Toughest grammar topics

Good morning, students!

I'm always trying to improve my skills and make my lessons better for the learner, so I'd like to get some opinions from the people here on Italki.

My question for today is; Which parts of English do you find difficult, and how can teachers help you with it?

Is it tenses? Spelling? Understanding different accents? Pronunciation?

Any/all opinions are helpful :)

-Mike

Let's play a game about conditionals!

Good morning, guys!

Let's play a game to practice our conditionals. As you may know, the 2nd conditional is used to talk about hypothetical things in the present. For example:

"If I were taller, I would play basketball"

or

"If I had bigger hands, I'd box"

The game goes like this: I give a sentence, and then you complete it for me. Write the full sentence in your answer, please :).

My first sentence is:

"If I had a million euro, I would..."

Let's play a tense game!

Let's practice our tenses. Using the present perfect simple, tell me a few things that you have done in your life.

Here are a few things I have done to start us off:

I have been to Canada twice.

I have eaten octopus.

I have seen hundreds of movies.

Your turn :)

What's it like to live in your country?

Good afternoon, learners!

Here in Berlin, it's a very interesting place to live. There's tonnes of history, great places to party, and a rich and diverse range of cultures. Public transport is very efficient, food is affordable, and rent is not outlandish.

What is it like to live in your country?

What's the best pet you've ever had?

Over the years my family has had a multitude of pets, from goldfish to pit bulls. I think my favourite is was my grandfather's jack russell terrier. She would steal anything that wasn't nailed down and take it to her bed! Remote controls, clothes, food- you name it she took it. Such a character!

What's the best pet you've ever had and why was it the best?

How's the weather there? It's another dreary day here in Berlin, guys! I'm thinking tonight would be a good night for a good book, a cup of tea, and a thick duvet! How's the weather where you are?

What's your favourite food to cook?

Good afternoon, language learners!

Recently, I've found myself becoming more and more interested in Italian cooking. I just love subtle flavour and simple dishes, and I've always found Italian food to be straightforward, simple, and absolutely delicious!

What's your favourite kind of cuisine?

What's the worst job you've ever had?

So guys, let's complain a little bit! My question is: what's the hardest job you've ever had?

Why was it hard?

What was the worst thing about it? 

:)

What are we up to today? :)

Hi, everyone! It's a beautiful day here where I'm living, I do believe it's time for a barbecue and a few cold beers :)

What are your plans for the day?