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My ebook explains grammar using easy-to-follow explanations and examples from popular songs and includes exercises for learners and teachers. To see the ebook on Etsy, click on the picture above.
Category Archives: Upper Intermediate (Level 5)
English Grammar Quiz
Hello English Students! The end of the year is fast approaching 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
Posted in Cambridge, Grammar, IELTS, Intermediate (Level 4), TOEFL, TOEIC, Upper Intermediate (Level 5), Writing
Tagged English help, English subtitles, Magnificent Century, TOEIC, Translation
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English Words that are often Confused #1
I have written two posts 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. Today, … Continue reading
Posted in Advanced (Level 6+), Cambridge, IELTS, Intermediate (Level 4), Upper Intermediate (Level 5), Vocabulary
Tagged Spelling
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A Song with ‘going to’ (gonna) for Future Predictions based on Evidence & ‘had better’ for Warnings
Today, I’m focusing on the song, Street Boy, by Rodriguez to highlight the use of ‘going to’ for future predictions: predictions based on evidence. Click on the picture for the video. Rodriguez has an amazing voice and you will hear … Continue reading
Gerunds & Infinitives – What is the difference?
GERUNDS Gerunds are usually nouns but they are different from other nouns because they are made from verbs. ∗ Changing verbs into other forms: nouns or adjectives, for example, is common in many languages. Think about how your language changes … Continue reading
20 English Idioms of Courage
On New Year’s Eve, many of us make New Year Resolutions in an effort to improve ourselves or make a positive change. Maybe you want to exercise more, lose weight, or just get more organised. Not so easy! It takes … Continue reading
Happy Christmas!
Christmas is about celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ, a unique individual who was the perfect role model, practising compassion, tolerance, and forgiveness. While many are not interested in the religious aspect of Christmas, it’s fair to say that the … Continue reading
What is a Comma Splice?! 📝
Comma Splices are a common mistake I see in my students’ writing. I understand why they make them: they are not a mistake in their languages! Rachel Schultz has written a very easy-to-follow guide on how to fix this error. … Continue reading
Freedom of Speech
Free speech is the whole thing, the whole ball game. Free speech is life itself. SALMAN RUSHDIE Language is communication. Language is so vital to the human condition … Continue reading
How to Describe an Experience … in 4 Easy Steps
How would you describe an experience? How would you start? Which experience would you like to recount: a new job, a meal at a restaurant, a party you went to? Imagine that you want to describe a recent holiday; where … Continue reading
