Category Archives: TOEFL

New ESL / EAL Ebook: How to Describe a Picture šŸŽ‰

Posted on March 2, 2026 by mhardy3222

Itā€™s Here! My new ebook, How to Describe a Picture, is Now Available šŸŽ‰ After months of writing, editing, formatting, and re-formatting, I am so happy to tell you that my new ebook is finally available.Ā  The ebook How to … Continue reading →

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Exciting News Iā€™d Like to Share

Posted on January 3, 2026 by mhardy3222

Iā€™ve been working on something behind the scenes ā€¦ An ebook for learners who want English to make sense Many of my students over the years have said the same thing: ā€œNo one ever explained it like this before.ā€ That … Continue reading →

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Sensational, Skilful Semicolons!

Posted on November 3, 2025 by mhardy3222

What the ā€¦.. !!Ā  Ā  Not anotherĀ SEMICOLONĀ !! What is aĀ Ā Semicolon?Ā Letā€™s have a look. ; a) Spiderman is my favourite Super Hero; he’s my favourite person! b) Spiderman is my favourite Super Hero; actually, I still really like Superman.   What … Continue reading →

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Improve Your English Listening with a Jolly Song!

Posted on May 13, 2022 by mhardy3222

Hello English Learners! It’s time for some English Listening! Well, it’s always time for listening. If you enjoy what you are listening to, learning a language is more fun, and more productive. Don’t you agree? Songs are a fantastic learning … Continue reading →

Posted in Elementary (Level 2), Intermediate (Level 4), Listening, Pre-Intermediate (Level 3), Reading, Songs, TOEFL, TOEIC, Upper Intermediate (Level 5) | Leave a comment

Improve your English with a British Council approved tutor

Posted on February 5, 2022 by mhardy3222

Hello students!As you know, I’m taking a break from teaching English (while I complete my e-book). Meanwhile, I have found the perfect online option for you! The best advice I can give to all my English students is to get … Continue reading →

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English Grammar Quiz

Posted on November 9, 2021 by mhardy3222

Hello English Students! The end of the year is fast approachingĀ  and I wonder how you have all managed with your English studies. Are you happy with your progress? Perhaps it’s time to test your grammar skills? I am more … Continue reading →

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Defining Relative Clauses: #6

Posted on April 3, 2021 by mhardy3222

For Grammar Rules about Defining Relative Clauses see my postĀ  September 22, 2013. Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā  RIHANNAĀ  sings a song with Eminem called ‘Monster’.Ā There are Ā Defining Relative Clauses in the chorus. Have a look: Chorus 1. I’m friends with the monster that’s … Continue reading →

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Conversations with Aussies # 2

Posted on October 10, 2020 by mhardy3222

Today, I’m talking with Rachel about life on The Gold Coast, her overseas travels, and how she feels about teaching English.Ā  For more information about learning English with Rachel, visit her website: https://rachelschultzenglishteacher.wordpress.com/   ā™„ ā™„ ā™„ ā™„ ā™„ ā™„ … 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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How to Write a Sentence: #1

Posted on September 28, 2019 by mhardy3222

Ā What is a sentence? There areĀ three necessary parts to a sentence: SUBJECT (noun or pronoun)Ā & VERB (finite) &Ā 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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