One of the greatest joys in my life has been to see a student unlock the seeming mysteries of the English language and begin to use the language as their own, powerful tool. There are some simple rules that anyone can learn, and after assimilating those rules, the language can be yours to command, and once a student feels confident about his or her ability to communicate, there is no limit as to how far that person can go.

I have taught English for most of my life. I hav...