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Old 07-Jun-2005, 22:58
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Default Re: Simple past without defined time reference in AE

No further advice from me, I am afraid. The only point I would like to make is that while teaching ESL, why not stick to the mainstream grammar alone. Trying to figure this out this and further complicate things for the students will only cause more problems than solve. I can guarantee you that. One thing is for sure, being mainstream you can't go wrong. You're teaching them Standrad English (whatever that means). Look at previous threads about "since two months ago". What I feel comfortable with, I wouldn't teach others, as it will only add to their confusion. ESL students have enough to worry about as it is.
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