Category Archives: Intermediate (Level 4)

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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Easy English

Posted on June 27, 2015 by mhardy3222

If you’re looking for Easy English, well then, it’s time for a song! It is the easiest way to boost your English: listening, speaking, reading, writing, pronunciation, and grammar. You don’t have to think at all. Really! Just listen. Even better, listen … Continue reading →

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3 Tips for learning English (or any language)

Posted on May 31, 2015 by mhardy3222

1. Make English a part of your everyday life Don’t separate your ‘English time’ from the rest of your day. Find English speakers and talk to them. Ask questions – that’s the best way to keep up a conversation. Try to incorporate English into your daily routines: make … Continue reading →

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How to Write a Sentence: #1

Posted on April 4, 2015 by mhardy3222

 What is a sentence? There are three necessary parts to a sentence: SUBJECT (noun or pronoun) & VERB (finite) & the sentence must also have MEANING. SUBJECT: There are several ways to make a subject, but for now, let’s look at the following: … Continue reading →

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Noun Clauses #2

Posted on March 29, 2015 by mhardy3222

First, read my post Noun Clauses #1. In Noun Clauses #1, we looked at how a Noun Clause can be the subject, the object, or the complement in a sentence. ****************************************************** In this post, we will examine more Noun Clauses as … Continue reading →

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Co-ordinating Conjunctions

Posted on March 22, 2015 by mhardy3222

Conjunctions are joining words. They join words, phrases,  and clauses. Some conjunctions can join words and phrases and clauses: ♦ Taylor Swift is beautiful and talented.  ∼  The conjunction ‘and‘ is joining the words ‘beautiful’ & ‘talented’. ♦ You can read about Taylor … Continue reading →

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Noun Clauses #1

Posted on March 15, 2015 by mhardy3222

      The English language is full of Noun Clauses. A Noun Clause is made up of a group of words with a Noun and a Verb. A Noun is the name of a person, animal, place, thing, (or state;  for example: happiness, excitement). … Continue reading →

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The girl effect: The clock is ticking

Posted on March 1, 2015 by mhardy3222

girleffect.org

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Reading Skills: Skimming & Scanning

Posted on March 1, 2015 by mhardy3222

Skimming and scanning are important reading skills. We all seem to have the ability to skim and scan when we are reading something in our language. However, it doesn’t come naturally for students learning a second language. Students often focus on … Continue reading →

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Elastic Heart

Posted on February 22, 2015 by mhardy3222

Hello Everyone! How are you all going? Enjoying your English journey? Do remember to leave a comment if you have any questions English-related. Today, I want to share with you the brilliance of ‘Sia’, an Australian singer-songwriter-artist. Her music videos are … Continue reading →

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