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Category Archives: Pre-Intermediate (Level 3)
How to Describe a Painting using ‘Wh…?’ questions
‘The family of Darius before Alexander’ by Paolo Veronese 1565-1570 ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ Greetings English learners! How would … Continue reading
Silent English Letters
Greetings English Learners! It’s time for some silliness! The English Language does seem to have an unfair number of silent letters. How can you remember them all? Well, it takes time and familiarity, and a generous dose of humour helps! … Continue reading
A Song with “Don’t Have To”
Have you heard the song ‘Bloodline‘ by Alex Warren and Jelly Roll? The song is a message of hope and encouragement to *break the cycle of past pain and struggles. *break the cycle = end a repetitive, negative pattern, often … Continue reading
How AI Can Help You Learn English Faster and Smarter
Since starting this blog in 2013, I’ve been passionate about helping learners of English around the world—especially those learning it as a second or third language. One of my favourite methods is using songs to teach grammar, and many of … Continue reading
Easter 2025
Happy Easter English Learners! I hope you enjoy a well-earned break from your daily routine. However, there’s no need to have a break from English! Have you ever wondered why bunnies, chickens, and eggs are everywhere at Easter time? Well, … Continue reading
Spelling Mistakes that Ruin your Writing
English spelling is not easy for anyone learning English as a second language. It may surprise you to learn that many native English speakers are not good at spelling in their native language. They know that spelling is very important … Continue reading
A Song with Present Simple & Past Simple
Did you know that the Present Simple is the most commonly used tense in spoken and written English? It accounts for between *50-60% of English communication. The second most commonly used tense is the Past Simple with nearly *20% usage. … Continue reading
Difficult Pronunciation & How to Remember It #2
Photo by Mimi Thian, Unsplash Today, I will continue to focus on common English words that many of you find difficult to pronounce. (See my previous post: Difficult Pronunciation & How to Remember It) Here is a quick reminder: My … Continue reading
Christmas 2024
Greetings Dear Students! It’s the Festive Season now for many of you: end-of-year party time; the beginning of summer holidays for the southern hemisphere; and Christmas celebrations and festivities. As requested last Christmas, this year I am including some Christmas … Continue reading
MUST – The Most Misunderstood Modal!
Greetings English Learners! Do you remember when you first learned the meaning of ‘must’? Must = Rules and Obligation. You must obey the road rules! You must not be late! Doctor: You must take two pills with food daily for … Continue reading
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