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Category Archives: Intermediate (Level 4)
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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How to Describe a Picture … in 4 Easy Steps
How would you describe the above picture? Imagine that you want to describe it to someone who cannot see it; where would you start? WRITING A DESCRIPTION ♠ Step #1: What do you want to say? Not sure? Try asking ‘Wh…‘ … Continue reading
Posted in Intermediate (Level 4), Pre-Intermediate (Level 3), Writing
Tagged English writing
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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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New Year’s Eve Preparation
It’s that time of year again. We’re all a bit tired from working and/or studying, so we’re having a break. At least, I hope you’re having a break from study and if you’re working, I hope you’re being well-paid! NIGELLA … Continue reading
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
TOEIC Test – 600 Essential Words: Part 4 Transitive Verbs
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
Posted in Grammar, IELTS, Intermediate (Level 4), TOEIC, Upper Intermediate (Level 5)
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TOEIC Test – 600 Essential Words: Part 3
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
Causative verbs
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
Posted in Cambridge, Grammar, IELTS, Intermediate (Level 4), Songs, TOEFL, TOEIC
Tagged causative verbs, Easy grammar, Josh Groban, Songs with causative verbs
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