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When considering English Language Learners (ELLs), it is important to remember ELLs students struggle with certain aspects of the English language. For example, ELLs students struggle with prepositions (on), verb tenses, more in particular present perfect (have lived), phrasal verbs (called off it), count and noncount nouns (how many) gerunds vs. infinitives (to give), modals (should helps), word forms (nature), and passive voice (was happened?). As educators, when familiarizing ourselves with ELLs grammar errors and common sound errors they make due to their accent, we are able to more effectually teach this population.
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