Category Archives: Intermediate (Level 4)

A Song with Present Perfect & Present Simple

Present Perfect Tense If you want to understand and remember how to use Present Perfect Tense, just listen to the song  FRIENDS  by Marshmello and Anne-Marie. Here is the chorus: Haven’t I made it obvious?            … Continue reading

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How to Learn Compelling Vocabulary in 30 Seconds a day

Would you like to learn compelling new vocabulary every day automatically? ♦ No planning   ♦   No decisions ♦ Have a look at the picture on the right. ♦How would you describe the man’s personality? ♦ How would you describe the background colour? … Continue reading

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3 Minute English #4 by Vocabulary in Chunks

Learn words related to getting married Click here for Vocabulary chunks:                 

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20 Mistakes Even Native Speakers Make

         by JENNIFER FROST    Source: http://www.grammarcheck.net

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A Song with Future Tenses and Conditionals: First & Zero

The song Parachute by Cheryl Cole is perfect for studying Future Tenses as well as First  Conditional and Zero Conditional. She is not literally singing about a parachute. The parachute symbolizes ‘help’ or ‘rescue’.  We have various ways to talk about … Continue reading

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Eating Breakfast With Giraffes In Africa

A great way to improve your vocabulary and listening skills is with short videos. Watch the following fascinating video about giraffes and follow the link below it to learn the ‘vocabulary in chunks’. You will be impressed by how much you … Continue reading

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120 Grammar and Vocabulary Mistakes to Avoid

The 2018 Grammar Guide EnglishGrammar.org has produced an excellent Grammar Guide for English students. Also excellent is the fact that it is free! Grammar and Vocabulary points are listed alphabetically. Examples show incorrect and correct usage and short, clear explanations. … Continue reading

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LEARN 3000 WORDS with NEWS IN LEVELS

Hello everyone!  I’ve been having fun with a News in Slow French website for my French studies. I read a news script while listening to the audio. It takes on average just two minutes, so it’s very easy to fit into … Continue reading

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English Idioms in Pictures #6

Click on the picture below to find out the meaning of the idiom HANGING BY A THREAD. Once on the site,  you can click on Follow at the bottom of the page to receive more pictures and explanations of idioms FREE. HANGING BY … Continue reading

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Snack — Vocabulary in Chunks

Originally posted on Vocabulary in Chunks:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8vKIXY3eioA [DW English] Vocabulary to learn after watching the video : Edible delicacies The sea decides what’s on the menu Right on the beach among the palm trees They are making a curry with…

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