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25 Easy & Proven Ways to Prepare for your TOEIC Test
♦ HOW to be SUCCESSFUL in the TOEIC Test ♦ Error recognition is an important part of the TOEIC Test. Why don’t you start practising here and now? With regular practice of these 25 Error Recognition Tests, which will encourage you to look for typical mistakes, … Continue reading
They’re, their, & there … You’re & your …
They’re, their, and there all have the same pronunciation: /ðɛə/ ♦ They’re is a contraction of they are. ∗ They’re studying English at Langports. = They are studying English at Langports. ♦ Their shows possession. Their is always followed by a … Continue reading
Posted in Elementary (Level 2), Grammar, Pre-Intermediate (Level 3)
Tagged Easy English, Spelling
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TOEIC Test – 600 Essential Words: Part 6 Adverbs
The answer to How? Why? Where? & When? is an ADVERB. Adverbs add information about verbs. Adverbs also add information about adjectives and adverbs. Some of the following adverbs are rarely used. I have marked * those that are more commonly … Continue reading
Posted in Advanced (Level 6+), Cambridge, Grammar, IELTS, TOEIC, Upper Intermediate (Level 5)
Tagged Adverbs, Word families
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A Song with Noun Clauses
I have found the perfect song to help you remember Noun Clauses. First, if you are not sure what a Noun Clause is, check my earlier posts Noun Clauses #1, #2, & #3. Next, have a look at the following song lyrics. … Continue reading
Noun Clauses #3
First, read Noun Clauses #1 and Noun Clauses #2. Today, I will continue giving examples of Noun Clauses and explain more structure. We are going to look at a song called Someone Like You by ADELE. It is full of … Continue reading
Posted in Advanced (Level 6+), Cambridge, Grammar, IELTS, Intermediate (Level 4), Songs, TOEFL, TOEIC, Upper Intermediate (Level 5)
Tagged Adele, Noun Clauses in Songs
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TOEIC Test – 600 Essential Words: Part 2
First, read TOEIC Test – 600 Essential Words: Part 1 Finished? Did you follow my advice? Good, because now I will continue with my list of words from the TOEIC Test – 600 Essential Words. Today, I am presenting some of the NOUNS … Continue reading
Posted in Grammar, IELTS, TOEIC, Upper Intermediate (Level 5), Vocabulary
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How to Write a Sentence: #3 Complex Sentences
* First, read How to Write a Sentence #1 & How to Write a Sentence #2. Quick revision A sentence must include: 1) a subject 2) a finite verb (a verb with tense) 3) meaning (a complete idea) The following clause … Continue reading
How to Write a Sentence: #2
First, you should read How to Write a Sentence: #1 There are three types of sentences in English: SIMPLE, COMPOUND, & COMPLEX. All sentences must contain a subject, a verb with tense, and they must have meaning. You need to … Continue reading
TOEIC Test – 600 Essential Words: Part 5 Adjectives
First, read TOEIC Test – 600 Essential Words: Part 1 Today, I’m presenting the Adjectives from the above list. Some of the adjectives are …ed & …ing adjectives which are formed from verbs. This means that you need to work out … Continue reading
Posted in Grammar, IELTS, Intermediate (Level 4), TOEIC
Tagged Business English, English exams, English help
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The 12 English Tenses – A brief summary
The 12 English Tenses – A brief summary If you are able to read this, then you have already learnt the most difficult of the twelve English Tenses: Present Simple. Congratulations! It gets easier from now on. Really. How can … Continue reading
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