Consonant /m/, /n/ and /⌡/
These sounds are called nasal sounds. The nasal sound in English are consonants which are produced when the soft palate is lowered to close the oral cavity so that airstream… Read More »Consonant /m/, /n/ and /⌡/
JSS 2 English Language (1st, 2nd & 3rd Term)
TECHNIQUES OF SPEED READING
Speed reading is a collection of techniques designed to increase reading speed without sacrificing comprehension. Here are some common techniques used in speed reading: 1. Skimming and Scanning: Skimming involves… Read More »TECHNIQUES OF SPEED READING
VOCABULARY DEVELOPMENT
What is Vocabulary? Vocabulary development is the process of learning and expanding one’s repertoire of words and their meanings. It is an essential aspect of language acquisition and communication skills.… Read More »VOCABULARY DEVELOPMENT
INTONATION
Intonation is a feature of speech that affects the understanding of a message. This is the rise and fall of the voice in speech (or the variation in pitch). Intonation… Read More »INTONATION
COMPOSITION
COMPOSITION: elements of composition: pre-writing, writing, edition, body and conclusion. Pre – writing (Introduction): An essay should introduction. Introduction helps to provide enough information for the proper understanding of the… Read More »COMPOSITION
VOCABULARY DEVELOPMENT
Law The law refers to a system of rules and regulations established by a governing authority to regulate behavior within a society. It provides a framework for maintaining order, resolving… Read More »VOCABULARY DEVELOPMENT
Intonation / Stress
Intonation and stress are important aspects of spoken language that help convey meaning, emphasis, and emotion. Let’s explore each of them in more detail: 1. Intonation: Intonation refers to the… Read More »Intonation / Stress
Narrative Essay | MY LAST BIRTHDAY
My Last Birthday Birthdays have always held a special place in my heart. They are a time of celebration, reflection, and gratitude. Each year, I eagerly anticipate the arrival of… Read More »Narrative Essay | MY LAST BIRTHDAY
Listening and speaking
The /l∂/ sound e.g. /ear, clear, hear). The articulation of this diphthong involves a gliding movement of the tongue towards the centre as illustrated in the following vowel chart. If… Read More »Listening and speaking
COMPOSITION
Writing A Report An Accident I Witness I was on my way to school on a good morning, when I witnessed a horrible and heart pained accident at Shagamu road… Read More »COMPOSITION
READING AND COMPREHENSION
Reading to understand the writer’s purpose. Content: comprehension is a process of reading, understanding and explaining what is written in a passage. For every comprehension exercise, there must be a… Read More »READING AND COMPREHENSION
STRESS
Stress is an important feature of speech which creates special problems to many Nigeria speakers of English. In speech sound, there words that are ultered or produced with greater breath… Read More »STRESS
INFORMAL LETTER II
Hey [Friend’s Name]! I hope this letter finds you well and in high spirits. It’s been ages since we last caught up, and I thought it’s about time I put… Read More »INFORMAL LETTER II
Consonant Sounds /k/ and /g/
/k/ – To produce, the back of the tongue makes contact with the velum. This contact results in a total obstruction of the flow of air. The air pressure which… Read More »Consonant Sounds /k/ and /g/
COMPOSITION | Formal Letter
[Your Name] [Your Address] [City, State, ZIP Code] [Email Address] [Phone Number] [Date] [Recipient’s Name] [Recipient’s Position] [Company/Organization Name] [Company/Organization Address] [City, State, ZIP Code] Dear [Recipient’s Name], I am… Read More »COMPOSITION | Formal Letter
PUNCTUATION MARKS
Punctuation marks is a sign mark used in writing to divide sentence and phrases. 1a. THE COMMA (,): It is used after ‘No’ and ‘Yes’. Example No, they never go… Read More »PUNCTUATION MARKS
Revision of consonant sound with emphasis on constant cluster
As we already know, there are forty-four speech sounds on English. While twenty of them is vowels, the remaining twenty four are consonants. A consonant is produced with the flow… Read More »Revision of consonant sound with emphasis on constant cluster
Irony, Euphemism and Hyperbole
Irony, euphemism, and hyperbole are all figures of speech that add depth and meaning to language in different ways. Let’s explore each of these concepts: IRONY: 1. Irony: Irony is… Read More »Irony, Euphemism and Hyperbole
CONSTANT /S/ AND /Z/
For articulation of /s/, the tip and blade of the tongue make light contact with the alveolar fridge while the airstream passes through the groove created by partial obstruction. There… Read More »CONSTANT /S/ AND /Z/
Punctuation Marks | Full Stop and The Comma
The Full Stop and The Comma The Comma (,) – It is used to separate items of date. An example Monday, 3rd July 2015 It is also used for subscriptions.… Read More »Punctuation Marks | Full Stop and The Comma