Category Archives: Intermediate (Level 4)

How to Write an Opinion Essay

Posted on June 15, 2020 by mhardy3222

♦ Opinion & Fact: It is essential when writing an opinion essay to clearly separate opinion and fact.  When teaching essay writing and critical reading skills to students (adults),  I have often been dismayed to discover that they accept written … Continue reading →

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Online English Lessons

Posted on April 26, 2020 by mhardy3222

Hello Everyone! I’ve received enquiries recently about online lessons. Evidently, many of you have decided to pursue online lessons while you are spending more time at home. Online interactive lessons suit many language learners and if this style of learning … Continue reading →

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Keep Fit in Isolation & Improve your English!

Posted on April 13, 2020 by mhardy3222

Dua Lipa has a new song called PHYSICAL and she has made a Let’s Get Physical Work Out Video which is the perfect workout class for all of you who are stuck at home feeling bored. While you watch and … Continue reading →

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Artist Niki Daly talks about IMAGINATION

Posted on April 4, 2020 by mhardy3222

I have found a heart-warming video to cheer you up in these uncertain times. It features artist Niki Daly who says inspiring things like, ‘Children have an imagination that transforms the ordinary into the extraordinary’.  The video is a short … Continue reading →

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English Words that are often Confused #4

Posted on March 22, 2020 by mhardy3222

First, read English Words that are often Confused #1, #2, & #3. Today, I’m continuing with English Words that are often Confused: words starting with ‘E’. If you would like to receive all my future posts explaining confusing words, just … Continue reading →

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A Song with First Conditional, Imperatives, and Collocations

Posted on January 25, 2020 by mhardy3222

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 mhardy3222

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 mhardy3222

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 mhardy3222

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 mhardy3222

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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