Published 03/08/2015 In Blog
Like many English learners, you might have trouble knowing when to use the verbs: say, tell, speak and talk correctly. In the post you will find an explanation of when to use each verb together with some examples. You…
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Published 29/07/2015 In Blog
The Summer holidays are around the corner so it is definitely a good time to post an article on my blog explaining the difference between all these words. Travel, journey, trip, voyage and tour can be easily confused by all those students learning English, so below are…
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Published 26/07/2015 In Blog
Activity Complete the following sentences with the ‘past simple' or ‘present perfect’: I _______________(not do) my homework yet. My uncle ______________ (live) in Brighton for 6 years. He’s still there. My…
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Published 26/07/2015 In Blog
Activity 1 Look at the sentences below and join them using a conjunction from the list above: I went to the bank. I needed money. (reason) I have a car. I go to work by train. (contrast) I went to university. I started working here.…
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Published 26/07/2015 In Blog
Activity 1 Complete the verb phrase in the reported speech sentences below: “I am a pilot” He said (that) he _____ a pilot. “Ronaldo is the best footballer in the world” She…
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Published 26/07/2015 In Blog
Activity 1 Complete the following sentences with the correct relative pronoun (who, which or where): James, ____ is 25, is starting a new job next week. My dad has a car, _______ is red. My office, ______ I spend…
Published 26/07/2015 In Blog
Following are some activities for you to further practice indirect questions in English: Activity 1 Change the following questions into indirect questions: Who do you live with? When did you…
Published 29/05/2015 In Blog
Function and Form Conjunctions are used in English to link two or three ideas together in one sentence. For example: My name is Emily. I live in Spain. The two sentences above can be linked into one sentence by using the…
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Published 29/05/2015 In Blog
Function and Form Indirect questions are used in English when you want to be polite, usually with people you do not know. For example: What is the time? (direct question to someone you know) Can you tell me…
Published 29/05/2015 In Blog
Function and Form Relative clauses are used to give extra information about a subject, object or clause within a sentence. For example: Gaudi, who was an architect, designed the Sagrada Familia. (more information…
