Category Archives: Pre-Intermediate (Level 3)

How Can I Improve My English Speaking?

I recently received an email asking for advice from an English learner in India. I receive a lot of similar requests from students in various countries so I decided to post my reply here. I hope my advice can help you … Continue reading

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MODAL VERBS – What are they? How do we use Modal Verbs?

1. There are only ten Modal Verbs. 2. Modal Verbs are easy to use. 3. Modal Verbs are very useful. 1. There are only ten Modal Verbs: *will,  *shall,  *might,  *may,  must,  can, could, would,  *should,  *ought to ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ *Some of these Modal … Continue reading

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Learn English Speaking FREE with TalkEnglish.com

I have found a great website for all of you who are learning English and want to speak fluently! TalkEnglish.com  provides material for conversations in levels from Basic to Advanced in the following categories: ENGLISH LESSONS  Regular English Lessons: Learn what … Continue reading

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What’s the difference between anywhere, nowhere, & somewhere?

When do I use: any, anyone, anybody, anything, anywhere? What does any mean?   ANY  There are three ways we usually use any: 1. In questions    2. In negative sentences      3. In positive sentences when it doesn’t matter ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ … Continue reading

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Beyond Drunk: 25 English Expressions you need to know.

An ideal way to practise your English is in social situations. If you are in an English-speaking country, you will need some basic vocabulary for when you are invited to a party or social event. Let’s start with the different … Continue reading

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Pictures of Idioms #4

Click on the picture below to find out the meaning of the idiom  SITTING ON THE FENCE. Once on the site,  you can click on Follow at the bottom of the page to receive more pictures and explanations of idioms FREE.

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Have to … Don’t have to

Hello all you hard-working English students!   It’s time for some more grammar! The last few posts have been about  watching videos and reading, but it’s time for more English grammar, so let’s go! Not surprisingly, I will be using … Continue reading

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Pictures of Idioms #3

 BURN THE CANDLE AT BOTH ENDS Click on the picture below to find out the meaning of the idiom burn the candle at both ends. Once on the site, you can click on Follow at the bottom of the page to receive  more … Continue reading

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Song with Dependent Clauses, Collocations +++

Hello Everyone! Well, I’m back from my French adventure but I will leave the details of my French language studies for a future post. For now, how about getting back to grammar in a song? … Good! I thought that’s … Continue reading

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Are you having a bad day?

 Click here to watch an outstanding video and to read thought-provoking comments by Matthew Inman at The Oatmeal. ∗∗∗∗

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