Think you are an English language expert? ESL, or English as a Second Language, are classes taken by countless people in the U.S. English is a confusing language with more exceptions to the rules than rules, and often even those who grow up speaking it have trouble reading, writing and spelling from time to time.
ESL students come from a number of entirely different language backgrounds. Their birth language is different than many of the people living in the United States but they need to be able to understand English well in order to work and live smoothly in America. This can make things quite tricky.
ESL students are of all ages and backgrounds, but they all have to take on the English language, despite not speaking it from birth and coming from families who often do not speak the language very well. The English language is one of the most spoken languages in the world, with one of the largest vocabularies of any language. English is a hodgepodge of Greek, Latin, and more, making it a truly difficult language to learn and excel at.
If you think you have mastered English language grammar, put your skills to the test with this quiz!
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