Category Archives: Intermediate (Level 4)

Conversations with Aussies # 1

Posted on March 16, 2020 by

I talk with Christopher and Rachel about living at Bondi Beach, Australia. Tapescript: How long have you lived in Bondi? Rachel – I’ve lived here for about two years,Christopher – And I’ve been here for five years, in a few … Continue reading →

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A Song with First Conditional, Imperatives, and Collocations

Posted on January 25, 2020 by

Dua Lipa sings a song, Don’t Start Now, in which she tells an ex boyfriend very clearly that their relationship is finished and she is not interested in seeing him again. Her life is so much better without him. Her … Continue reading →

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English Idioms in Pictures #9

Posted on January 11, 2020 by

Click on the picture below to find out the meaning of the idiom PULL YOUR SOCKS UP. Once on the site, you can click on Follow at the bottom of the page to receive more pictures and explanations of idioms … Continue reading →

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Christmas 2019

Posted on December 21, 2019 by

Happy Christmas! It’s that time of year again when many of us prepare to celebrate Christmas. Traditionally, for Christians, it is about celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ approximately 2,000 years ago. However, Christmas has become an important time for … Continue reading →

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How to Write a Sentence: #2

Posted on November 30, 2019 by

First, 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 know which … Continue reading →

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Song with Present Tenses for Opinions and Beliefs

Posted on November 3, 2019 by

We can use Present Simple Tense to talk about how we feel, what we believe in, and what we think about how we live in the 21st century. We use Present Continuous Tense to explain or describe what is happening … Continue reading →

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English Words that are often Confused #3

Posted on October 30, 2019 by

First, read English Words that are often Confused #1 & #2. Today, I’m continuing with English Words that are often Confused: words starting with ‘D’. Take note of prepositions (about, to, on, etc.) which often collate with the confusing words. … Continue reading →

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How to Write a Sentence: #1

Posted on September 28, 2019 by

 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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English Words that are often Confused #2

Posted on August 3, 2019 by

First, read English Words that are often Confused #1 Today, I’m continuing with English Words that are often Confused: words starting with ‘C’. I couldn’t find any common confusing words starting with ‘B’, so let’s move on to ‘C’. Take note … Continue reading →

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English Words that are often Confused #1

Posted on July 9, 2019 by

I have written two posts recently on Spelling Mistakes that Ruin your Writing. They are a small number of mistakes which are easily fixed as soon as you understand the grammar. Don’t worry! The grammar is basic and easily understood. … Continue reading →

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