Category Archives: Intermediate (Level 4)

English Songs for Easy Listening & Learning English

Posted on April 3, 2018 by mhardy3222

I would like to introduce you to a brilliant musician and a wonderful human being: Sixto Rodriguez I usually use songs on this website to explain grammar, but today, I’m encouraging you to just listen to and enjoy a superb … Continue reading →

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How Can I Improve My English Speaking?

Posted on March 25, 2018 by mhardy3222

I recently received an email asking for advice from an English learner in India. I receive a lot of similar requests from students in various countries so I decided to post my reply here. I hope my advice can help you … Continue reading →

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MODAL VERBS – What are they? How do we use Modal Verbs?

Posted on March 3, 2018 by mhardy3222

1. There are only ten Modal Verbs. 2. Modal Verbs are easy to use. 3. Modal Verbs are very useful. 1. There are only ten Modal Verbs: *will,  *shall,  *might,  *may,  must,  can, could, would,  *should,  *ought to ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ *Some of these Modal … Continue reading →

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Learn English Speaking FREE with TalkEnglish.com

Posted on February 25, 2018 by mhardy3222

I have found a great website for all of you who are learning English and want to speak fluently! TalkEnglish.com  provides material for conversations in levels from Basic to Advanced in the following categories: ENGLISH LESSONS  Regular English Lessons: Learn what … Continue reading →

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What’s the difference between anywhere, nowhere, & somewhere?

Posted on February 17, 2018 by mhardy3222

When do I use: any, anyone, anybody, anything, anywhere? What does any mean?   ANY  There are three ways we usually use any: 1. In questions    2. In negative sentences      3. In positive sentences when it doesn’t matter ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ … Continue reading →

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Beyond Drunk: 25 English Expressions you need to know.

Posted on January 15, 2018 by mhardy3222

An ideal way to practise your English is in social situations. If you are in an English-speaking country, you will need some basic vocabulary for when you are invited to a party or social event. Let’s start with the different … Continue reading →

Posted in Advanced (Level 6+), Intermediate (Level 4), Pre-Intermediate (Level 3), Upper Intermediate (Level 5), Vocabulary | 2 Comments

English Idioms in Pictures #5

Posted on December 30, 2017 by mhardy3222

Click on the picture below to find out the meaning of the idiom  COLD TURKEY. Once on the site,  you can click on     at the bottom of the page to receive more pictures and explanations of idioms FREE. ∼∼∼∼∼∼∼∼∼∼∼∼∼∼∼∼∼∼∼∼∼∼∼∼∼∼∼∼∼∼∼∼∼∼∼∼∼∼∼∼∼∼∼∼∼

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A Christmas song with Relative, Adverb, & Noun Clauses

Posted on December 17, 2017 by mhardy3222

 Seasons Greetings Everyone!  I hope that you all have a Very Happy Christmas and a wonderful and prosperous 2018! If you don’t celebrate Christmas, I hope you have a Happy Festive Season and a wonderful and prosperous 2018! In the … Continue reading →

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Continuing: 3 Facts you need to know about PARTICIPLES

Posted on December 9, 2017 by mhardy3222

First read: 3 Facts you need to know about PARTICIPLES: 1.  Participles can be Parts of Verbs. ∼∼∼∼∼∼∼∼∼∼∼∼∼∼∼∼∼∼∼∼∼∼∼∼∼ 2.  Participles can be ADJECTIVES. Continuous Participles are often used as Adjectives: The giggling girls in the photo below look like sisters. Verb = look The World Cup is … Continue reading →

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3 Facts you need to know about PARTICIPLES

Posted on December 4, 2017 by mhardy3222

There are two types of Participles in English: ♦ Past Participles   &   ♦ Continuous ( … ing) Participles   If you can remember the following Three Facts about Participles, your English will immediately improve.  1.  Participles can be Parts of … Continue reading →

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