There Is / There Are

You will recognize these frequently used words. Use "there is" for one item. (singular nouns) Use "there is" for non-count items. (non-count nouns) Use "there are" for many items. (plural nouns) Take this quiz. The computer will tell you the correct answer.

http://a4esl.org/q/h/9807/km-thereisare.html

Now, study another lesson here on Activities for ESL Students.


Here is another exercise. This program will teach you the right responses.

English Zone

Try and find a new lesson on English Zone.com.


Read this story, Dan's Kitchen.  If you want the meaning of a new word, click on the words in bold. Take the quiz at the end of the story.

http://fog.ccsf.edu/cgi-bin/cgiwrap/lfried/quiz.cgi?quiz=danskitchen


Somewhere is a famous song from the musical play West Side Story. The words (lyrics) say: "There's a place for us."

Listen to the song from the popular TV show Glee. Copy & paste the links for each song.
Glee

Barbra Streisand, an American superstar, sings Somewhere.
Barbra Streisand

Here is Somewhere from the movie West Side Story starring Natalie Wood.
"West Side Story"

Here is more music from the movies. The film is The Chronicles of Narnia. The singer is Carrie Underwood. She is very famous and popular. The song is There's a Place for Us.
Carrie Underwood

Narnia

Here are two good ideas to improve English. Listen to music in English and read the lyrics (words). Watch English movies with closed captions on. West Side Story and The Chronicles of Narnia are two movies which millions of people love. Knox Porter likes them too. You should see them.