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RESPONSE:  REASON Dear, #EnglishBitByBit members, this question has been dabeted countless times by various educational stakeholders including famous linguists of this country and abroad. I also remember that AT the University we were asked to present a paper on this topic, and numbers didn't lie. Many students supported Kiswahili. The main reason has always been ' the content can well be delivered to students if they are in his/her own (developed) language '. And Kiswahili is one of African languages that has been well documented and developed. On top of that, Kiswahili has recently been gaining various promotions in Africa and abroad. WHAT SHOULD ENGLISH TEACHERS DO? Here, English teachers has to teach English Language step by step from Kindergarten to Secondary schools. In fact, when Kiswahili gets this rank as language of instruction, English Language will obviously remain as a separate subject which should be taught systematically. That's why, current syllabus is c...

(1)  Topic sentence (commonly known as 'Point') (2)  Explanation of the topic sentence though it is sometimes unnecessary. (3)  Elaboration of the topic sentence. (4)  An example and conclusion of the topic sentence. Check Full Notes on Components of a Good Paragraph Kachele Online ,  Learn English bit by bit ,  and  Kachele Diary    are blogs which bring English Language Learners, English Language Teachers and General Knowledge seekers together. The blogs' contents are also extensively shared through various platforms like: Facebook Facebook Page Kachele Online Page Facebook Group Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn , & My Google Business English Language Notes: Form One English Notes Form Two English Notes Form Three English Notes Form Four English Notes and many  more .

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Definitions Sympathy Refers to the shared feeling or feeling pity or sorry for someone or something. It means kindness or onsolation. Empathy Refers to the ability to feel what another person is feeling (that is, to be exactly in their shoes). Empathy goes beyond Sympathy. For example, when someone feels when his son is sick. Differences   Therefore, sympathy is just a simple expression of concern for another person's misfortune or loss. For instance, when you wish someone to be better when they are sick. But empathy goes deeper and beyond the simple consolation. 

Language is a mode of communication among people of a particular community. Literature is the communicative channel between author and his/her audience in a particular literary genre. Therefore , language needs literature to develop and literature needs language to reach its targeted audience.

Listen to the following text and answer the questions that follows: Town Centre (Compass Directions)  I am standing at Town Centre's Roundabout. From here, the Post Office is to the North. The Police Station is in the Western direction. Mtakuja Secondary School is in the West. The Bus Stand is located in the East and the Regional Library is in the Southern part of the town.  Questions: (1) What is at the Town's Centre?  (2) Where is the Post Office?  (3) Where is Police Station?  (4) Where is Mtakuja Secondary School?  (5) Where is the Regional Library? Kachele Online ,  Learn English bit by bit , and  Jipe Elimu  are blogs which bring English Language Learners, English Language Teachers and General Knowledge seekers together. The blogs' contents are also extensively shared through various platforms like: Facebook Facebook Page Kachele Online Page Facebook Group Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn , & My Google Business English Language Notes: For...

Listen to the following text and fill in the blanks by using these words: standing, facing, Parade, smart, Block:  Sibwesa Secondary School (Compass Directions)  I'm __________  at Sibwesa Secondary School's Assembly __________ . I'm __________  the entrance road to the school. Administration __________  is in the North. Classes are located at the Eastern side. The school farms are located in the Western part of the School's _________  area. School's Hall together with a School Laboratories are in the South. Correct Answers:  standing  facing  Parade Block  Smart  Kachele Online ,  Learn English bit by bit , and  Jipe Elimu  are blogs which bring English Language Learners, English Language Teachers and General Knowledge seekers together. The blogs' contents are also extensively shared through various platforms like: Facebook Facebook Page Kachele Online Page Facebook Group Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn , & My Go...

Introduction   Conversations are best way to give and ask for directions because signs, gestures, body language and other things like drawing are applied. When giving directions to someone it is best to use short basic English sentences. Speak slowly when talking to the other person and spell out words if they don't understand and if possible draw a map. Juma and Asha (Directions - Phone call)  Juma : Hello! I'm Juma. I'm calling from Mikocheni Street.  Asha : You are welcome Mr. Juma. This is Serena Hotel. What can I do for you?  Juma : Please, tell me. How can I get to your Hotel? Asha : Are you coming by car or by bus? Juma : I am coming by car. Asha : Okay. Take Jamhuri   Street  to Post Office.  Juma : Where should I go after reaching the Post Office?  Asha : Turn left to the Uhuru Street  and go straight to the end.  Juma : Then?  Asha : Our Hotel is on the right-side corner of the street....

Introduction   Outside the classroom, students can demonstrate directions well. There should be points where students can comfortably exercise. It may be at the centre of the school or at one road or junction at the school. For example, they can use real structures like Administration Block, Staff Office, Library, Classrooms, Laboratory, Toilets, Teachers’ houses and many more. Mike and Jimmy (Directions)  Mike : Where is School Administration building? Jimmy : It’s behind us Mike : How can I get to Academic Office? Jimmy : Walk through this corridor and turn left at the end. The Academic Office is on your left hand side. Mike : How can I get out of the school compus? Jimmy : Walk behind this administration building then you'll see the gate. Mike : Thank you. Jimmy : You are welcome! Questions: (1) Where is School Administration?  (2) Where is Academic Office?  (3) What is behind Administration building?  (4) Where can we find corridors?  (a) at playground...

Read the Text below and rewrite the underlined words which are misspelled: Accident   I rewodn how many accidents I’ve had in my life. I’ve had a few serious ones where I’ve dende up in hospital. Traffic accidents are the worst. They’re always alpfiun. I haven’t had too many work-related accidents. I spsoeup that’s because I do office work and that’s not so dsgoeuarn . Most of my accidents are those around the house. I’ve lost count of the number of times I’ve hit my hbutm with a hammer. I’m also really good at ngsniatd up and hitting my head on something. I’m not as bad as my friend htgouh . He’s a real accident looking for somewhere to eappnh . Almost every time we meet, he has some story to tell about his latest accident. He’s quite lleuveabebin . I think I’d be very worried if I were his mother. Correct Answers:  wonder ended  suppose dangerous  thumb  standing  though  happen unbelievable  Kachele Online ,  Learn Englis...

Unjumble the underlined words below to create the meaningful and grammatical sentences:  Accident   I wonder how many accidents my had life in I’ve . I’ve had a few serious ones up I’ve in ended where hospital . Traffic accidents are the worst. They’re always painful. I haven’t had too many work-related accidents. I suppose that’s work do because office I and that’s not so dangerous. Most of my accidents are those around the house. count lost I’ve number the of of times I’ve hit my thumb with a hammer. I’m also really good at head my hitting and up standing on something. I’m not as bad as my friend though. He’s a real accident for happen somewhere looking to . Almost every time we meet, he has some story to tell about his latest accident. He’s quite unbelievable. worried very be I’d think I if I were his mother. Kachele Online ,  Learn English bit by bit , and  Jipe Elimu  are blogs which bring English Language Learners, English Language Teachers and Genera...

Listen to the text below and fill in the blanks by using the following words:  [ Answers : hospital, latest, quite, number, though, wonder, worried, haven't, office, hitting]   Text: Accident  I (1)____________ how many accidents I’ve had in my life. I’ve had a few serious ones where I’ve ended up in (2) ____________ . Traffic accidents are the worst. They’re always painful. I (3) ____________ had too many work-related accidents. I suppose that’s because I do (4) ____________ work and that’s not so dangerous. Most of my accidents are those around the house. I’ve lost count of the (5) ____________ of times I’ve hit my thumb with a hammer. I’m also really good at standing up and (6) ____________ my head on something. I’m not as bad as my friend (7) ____________ . He’s a real accident looking for somewhere to happen. Almost every time we meet, he has some story to tell about his (8) ____________ accident. He’s (9) ___________...

Look at the following questions and answers, then read the explanation after each question. 1/2. My ____________ hat is amazing. A. mother's-in-law's B. mother's-in-law C. mother-in-law's (Correct) [ EXPLANATION : In the compound word like 'mother-in-law,' the apostrophe to show possession is placed on the last word of the compound noun or phrase] 2/2. My two ___________ houses are opposite to my house. A. brothers-in-law's (Correct) B. brother-in-laws' C. brother-in-laws's [ EXPLANATION : The compound word like 'brother-in-law' becomes plural by pluralising the the first word. And in order to show possession for plural compound word like ' brothers-in-law ', again the apostrophe is placed at the last word] You are welcome for Comments below: #EnglishBitByBit

Crucial Grammar Questions: Plurality and Possession of the word like ' Mother-in-law ' 1/2. My ____________ hat is amazing. A. mother's-in-law's B. mother's-in-law C. mother-in-law's ( Correct ) [ EXPLANATION : In the compound word like ' mother-in-law ,' the apostrophe to show possession is placed on the last word of the compound noun or phrase] 2/2. My two ___________ houses are opposite to my house. A. brothers-in-law's ( Correct ) B. brother-in-laws' C. brother-in-laws's [ EXPLANATION : The compound word like 'brother-in-law' becomes plural by pluralising the the first word. And in order to show possession for plural compound word like ' brothers-in-law ', again the apostrophe is placed at the last word] You are welcome for Comments below: #EnglishBitByBit #LEbbb 

Crucial Grammar Question:  She was the last but one.  A. She fails B. She was the second from the bottom C. She was the first from the bottom Which is the correct answer? The correct answer is 'B'. She was the second from the bottom (i.e. The one before the final one ). We can also say Taifa Stars finished last but one, meaning Taifa Stars was at the second place from the bottom! You can use phrases such as the last but one, the last but two, or the last but three, to refer to the thing or person that is, for example, one, two, or three before the final person or thing in a group or series. It's thelast but one day in the athletics programme. The British team finished last but one.

STATING DIRECTIONS  Neema's House John : Please sir, can you show me the way to Neema’s house?’ Joshua : ‘OK, John. Take this road and go straight up to the end of this street. John : Then? Joshua : Then turn left. Walk along the road. John : Where should I go after reaching the end of the road? Joshua : Alright. At the corner of the second street on your left hand, walk down the street. The third house is Neema’s home’. John : Thank you. Joshua : You are welcome! Questions :  Where doea John want to go?  Neema's house is the ______ house.  What should John do after reaching the end of the street?  What should John do after turning left?  What should John do after turning left at the corner?  See also:  A full lesson Notes Link Also check out:  All Form One English Notes Kachele Online ,  Learn English bit by bit , and  Jipe Elimu  are blogs which bring English Language Learners, Engli...

DICTATION ON PREPOSITIONS   Dictations can be used to test the students’ ability in various language learning areas. For instance, the following text can be good option for testing students’ ability on mastering prepositions: Dictation - Prepositions  On 1st January is New Year’s Day. On this day we celebrate the start of New Year. In many countries this day is very famous. At 11:59 pm of every 31 December becomes intense moment for everyone . See also: A full lesson Notes Link   Also check out: All Form One English Notes Kachele Online ,  Learn English bit by bit , and  Jipe Elimu  are blogs which bring English Language Learners, English Language Teachers and General Knowledge seekers together. The blogs' contents are also extensively shared through various platforms like: Facebook Facebook Page Kachele Online Page Facebook Group Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn , & My Google Business English Language Notes: Form One ...

A STUDENT DICTATING OTHER STUDENTS In this stage, one student can read for others to write. The selected student to read the Dictation well by observing correct punctuations. Dictation - My Mother  " My mother is a nurse. She works at our village dispensary. Many people like her. They say she is kind to the patients. One day I broke my little toe. My father rushed me to the dispensary. My mother treated me. After recovering, I thanked her for treating me ." See also: A full lesson Notes Link Also check out: All Form One English Notes Kachele Online ,  Learn English bit by bit , and  Jipe Elimu  are blogs which bring English Language Learners, English Language Teachers and General Knowledge seekers together. The blogs' contents are also extensively shared through various platforms like: Facebook Facebook Page Kachele Online Page Facebook Group Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn , & My Google Business English Language Notes: ...

LISTENING   Listen to the following text as it is read to you by a teacher/friend/classmate and answer the questions that follow: Accidents I wonder how many accidents I’ve had in my life. I’ve had a few serious ones where I’ve ended up in hospital. Traffic accidents are the worst. They’re always painful. Most of my accidents are those around the house. I’ve lost count of the number of times I’ve hit my thumb with a hammer. I’m also really good at standing up and hitting my head on something. I have one friend. Almost every time we meet, he has some story to tell about his latest accident. He’s quite unbelievable. I think I’d be very worried if I were his parent. Questions : Suggest the title of the story. Why accidents happen? Give one reason. Which accidents are the worst? People who get accident end up where? What can you advise people about the accident? See also: A full lesson Notes Link Also check out:  All Form One English Notes Kachele O...

LISTENING   Listen to the following text as it is read aloud then answer oral/written questions that follows: Magomeni Village  I live at Magomeni village. The highway passes through our village. Our house is near this highway. Many accidents happen in this road. At least every week there is one accident. Many accidents happen during holidays like Christmas and New Year when people become many. I witnessed one accident. It was motorcycle accident. The motorcycle commonly known as ‘BodaBoda’ was crossing the road. Suddenly, one lorry was moving fast. The brakes of the ‘Bodaboda’ failed at the middle of the road. The lorry approached him and crashed him. It was not easy to recognize his body. I felt very sorry for him. ORAL QUESTIONS : What passes through the village? What happens every week on that road? At which times many accidents happen? Which part of the ‘Bodaboda’ failed? What crashed ‘Bodaboda’? See also:  A full lesson Notes Link  A...

Read the following story : We must take action now to stop early pregnancies for girls. To achieve this, we have to set a plan of action which will include employing tough actions against the men who impregnate the girls.  Every school should put various policies and regulations into action . The society should comply with the set regulations so that no further action will be needed to pursue those who commit this crime.  Write your own story   Use the following collocations to write your own story:  (1) take action  (2) plan of action  (3) tough action  (4) put your policies into action  (5) no further action  (6) call for action  (7) spring into action - start doing something immediately. Kachele Online ,  Learn English bit by bit , and  Jipe Elimu  are blogs which bring English Language Learners, English Language Teachers and General Knowledge seek...

Read the following story  Rich countries have an advantage over poor countries on the world market. They also have big advantage in international trade contracts. They don't give any kind of advantage to poor countries. They don't allow poor countries to enjoy an advantage of owning natural resources. They just aim at exploiting them especially African countries and they continually work to their own advantages .  Write your own story  Use the following collocations to write your own story:  (1) have an advantage (+ over)  (2) give somebody an advantage  (3) big/great/major advantage  (4) enjoy an advantage ( = have an advantage)  (5) be at an advantage (= have an advantage)  (6) work to your advantage ( = something gives you an advantage) Kachele Online ,  Learn English bit by bit , and  Jipe Elimu  are blogs which bring English Language Learners, Englis...

The adverb 'actually' is much more common in spoken English than in Written English.  Actually also means ' as a matter of fact,' 'absolutely,' really,'' genuinely.' Examples :  Actually, the team is in a good situation now.  Actually, she is right.  He is actually certain about that.  People have to work hard, actually.  They are actually right.  Kachele Online ,  Learn English bit by bit , and  Jipe Elimu  are blogs which bring English Language Learners, English Language Teachers and General Knowledge seekers together. The blogs' contents are also extensively shared through various platforms like: Facebook Facebook Page Kachele Online Page Facebook Group Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn , & My Google Business English Language Notes: Form One English Notes Form Two English Notes Form Three English Notes Form Four English Notes and many  more .

Introduction   Nowadays, WhatsApp use is growing fast. Its influence is now emerging in various official uses although in some cases it is still limited. The following are the 8 kinds of WhatsApp group members : 1. Members who leave (Leavers). It means they don't belong to the group. These mmbers leave because they are not interested and have the right to go to other groups. 2. Members who stay (Active Remainers). It means they value what the group offers. These stay because they group offers what they need. 3. Members who stay to maintain friendship of the Admin or some members (Passive Remainers). They don't care what group offers but they decide to stay to respect those they care about. 4. Active Members. These members actively comment and respond to various issues of the group. 5. Passive Members. They don't comment or respond to any issues or discussions. 6. Members who leave the group because they don't get along with some members of the group. These member...

The following are the vision, mission and values of English bit by bit: Vision To use English socially and professionally. Mission To practice and solve various challenges of English Language Use bit by bit. 10 Values of English bit by bit 1. We learn English bit by bit by using both informal and formal ways. 2. We chat in English only. 3. We welcome news and stories which are written in English only. 4. We receive and collectively tackle English Subject's questions from all levels (Forms I - VI). 5. We receive challenges on Listening and Speaking English and solve them together. 6. We receive challenges on Reading and Writing English and solve them together. 7. We believe everyone has something to contribute. We value any contribution. 8. We respect everyone's opinion. 9. We don't discuss religious or political matters. 10. We believe that continued practice of English will result in competent use of English socially and professionally. Finally, teacher...

Look at the following questions and answers, then read the explanation after each question. 1/2. My ____________ hat is amazing. A. mother's-in-law's B. mother's-in-law C. mother-in-law's (Correct) [EXPLANATION: In the compound word like 'mother-in-law,' the apostrophe to show possession is placed on the last word of the compound noun or phrase] 2/2. My two ___________ houses are opposite to my house. A. brothers-in-law's (Correct) B. brother-in-laws' C. brother-in-laws's [EXPLANATION: The compound word like 'brother-in-law' becomes plural by pluralising the the first word. And in order to show possession for plural compound word like 'brothers-in-law', again the apostrophe is placed at the last word] You are welcome for Comments below: #EnglishBitByBit Kachele Online ,  Learn English bit by bit , and  Jipe Elimu  are blogs which bring English Language Learners, English Language Teachers and General Knowledge ...