Category Archives: IELTS

How to Write a Sentence: #2

Posted on January 26, 2016 by mhardy3222

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 →

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TOEIC Test – 600 Essential Words: Part 5 Adjectives

Posted on January 10, 2016 by mhardy3222

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 →

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The 12 English Tenses – A brief summary

Posted on October 17, 2015 by mhardy3222

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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TOEIC Test – 600 Essential Words: Part 4 Transitive Verbs

Posted on September 27, 2015 by mhardy3222

First, read TOEIC Test – 600 Essential Words: Part 1 Today, I’m presenting the Transitive Verbs from the above list. ♦ Transitive verbs must be followed directly by an object (a noun or pronoun). We need to allocate funds for advertising. … Continue reading →

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TOEIC Test – 600 Essential Words: Part 3

Posted on August 22, 2015 by mhardy3222

First, read TOEIC Test – 600 Essential Words: Part 1 and 2 Today, I am presenting some of the VERBS + preposition from the TOEIC 600 Essential Words list. I know it’s not easy to study and remember all these words so I’m … Continue reading →

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Causative verbs

Posted on August 2, 2015 by mhardy3222

English sentences do not always follow a regular pattern (subject + verb + object)  – just like your language! Sometimes the subject does nothing, but causes an action that someone else does. So, logically we call the verbs which cause … Continue reading →

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TOEIC Test – 600 Essential Words: Part 1

Posted on July 4, 2015 by mhardy3222

If you want to do well in a TOEIC Course, you need to know the list of 600 Essential Words For The TOEIC Test.  I know that sounds like a lot to learn, but you will manage if you study a small … Continue reading →

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How To Improve Your English Writing

Posted on June 7, 2015 by mhardy3222

You have probably heard this before, but one of the best ways to improve your English writing is to read. If you can write well in your language, you have no doubt read extensively. If you can’t write well in your language, … Continue reading →

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Writing Introductions – Advice for Advanced Students #2

Posted on May 3, 2015 by mhardy3222

Here I go again! I can’t help it! I am so impressed by Gerard Whateley’s superb usage of the English language, that I must share it with you. Read, and marvel at, his introduction to the Fight of the Century between Floyd … Continue reading →

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Persuasive Language – Advanced & Proficiency Level Students

Posted on April 26, 2015 by mhardy3222

The University of New South Wales, Australia, has an excellent Literacy Department which provides invaluable advice on developing writing skills. For those of you who are studying English and are preparing for  exams, have a look at the following PDF … Continue reading →

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