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Category Archives: Beginner (Level 1)
Learn English at Home: You Have More Options Than You Think.
You don’t need to live in an English-speaking country to improve your English. With the right websites, you can practise listening, reading, writing—and even speaking—from your own home. What matters most is consistency, not location. Many students believe they must … Continue reading
A KPop Song with ‘gonna’ (going to) for Predictions
When we use BE + going to + base infinitive for future plans, it often sounds like ‘gonna‘ + base infinitive. You see ‘gonna‘ written a lot in songs. This is okay. However, it is NOT okay to write ‘gonna’ in your English writing. *We ALSO use BE … Continue reading
Happy Christmas!
Merry Christmas & Happy New Year to my dear English Students! It’s that time of year when we look back on the year that was, prepare for Christmas or holiday celebrations, look forward to bringing in the New Year, and … Continue reading
Easter 2025
Happy Easter English Learners! I hope you enjoy a well-earned break from your daily routine. However, there’s no need to have a break from English! Have you ever wondered why bunnies, chickens, and eggs are everywhere at Easter time? Well, … Continue reading
A Song with Present Simple & Past Simple
Did you know that the Present Simple is the most commonly used tense in spoken and written English? It accounts for between *50-60% of English communication. The second most commonly used tense is the Past Simple with nearly *20% usage. … Continue reading
Christmas 2024
Greetings Dear Students! It’s the Festive Season now for many of you: end-of-year party time; the beginning of summer holidays for the southern hemisphere; and Christmas celebrations and festivities. As requested last Christmas, this year I am including some Christmas … Continue reading
Happy Christmas!
Christmas is about celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ, a unique individual who was the perfect role model, practising compassion, tolerance, and forgiveness. While many are not interested in the religious aspect of Christmas, it’s fair to say that the … Continue reading
The Visual Guide to English Prepositions Part 1/2 (Infographic)
Here is another excellent Infographic from Jenn at
Easy Listening – Practical and Social English #8
If you would like to improve your English speaking and listening, watch this video from New English File Elementary. It features speakers from England and The United States. The conversations are written under the video. Listen carefully and repeat what … Continue reading
English Pronunciation: 20 VOWEL-SOUNDS IN 20 Minutes
Back by popular demand is a lesson I did four years ago. Follow my instructions, practise regularly, and your pronunciation will improve. The practice is necessary as you are training your mouth to make new, different movements. It is physical practice … Continue reading
