Category Archives: Vocabulary

Beyond Drunk: 25 English Expressions you need to know.

Posted on January 15, 2018 by mhardy3222

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

Posted on October 28, 2017 by mhardy3222

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.

Posted in Intermediate (Level 4), Pre-Intermediate (Level 3), Reading, Vocabulary | Leave a comment

Watch the News to Improve Listening and Vocabulary

Posted on May 23, 2017 by mhardy3222

Hello all you hard-working English students! I’m afraid I won’t be publishing any new posts for a couple of months as I’m off to France this week to study French. You see, I’m a language learner like you. I know what it’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Advanced (Level 6+), IELTS, Intermediate (Level 4), Listening, Upper Intermediate (Level 5), Vocabulary | 1 Comment

Pictures of Idioms #2

Posted on April 27, 2017 by mhardy3222

WRITTEN ALL OVER YOUR FACE Click on the picture below to find out the meaning of the idiom written all over your face. Once on the site, you can click on Follow at the bottom of the page to receive  more … Continue reading →

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Pictures of Idioms and Phrasal Verbs

Posted on March 11, 2017 by mhardy3222

I have recently come across (phrasal verb: come across = found by accident) a very helpful website called idiomic.com which helps you understand and remember idioms and phrasal verbs by using amusing pictures. I have featured just one idiom below: BIG CHEESE If … Continue reading →

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Phrasal Verbs: 3 Easy Rules

Posted on March 4, 2017 by mhardy3222

There are just 3 things to know if you want to understand and remember Phrasal Verbs: 1. Phrasal Verbs are Vocabulary. 2. There are two types: a)Separable and b)Non-separable. 3. When they are Separable, the pronoun must always go in the middle.   1. … Continue reading →

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Easy Listening – Practical and Social English #7

Posted on April 23, 2016 by mhardy3222

If you would like to improve your English speaking and listening, watch this video from New English File Elementary. It features speakers from England and The United States. The conversations are written under the video. Listen carefully and repeat what you … Continue reading →

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TOEIC Test – 600 Essential Words: Part 2

Posted on March 27, 2016 by mhardy3222

First, read TOEIC Test – 600 Essential Words: Part 1 Finished? Did you follow my advice? Good, because now I will continue with my list of words from the TOEIC Test – 600 Essential Words. Today, I am presenting some of the NOUNS … Continue reading →

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Easy Listening – Practical and Social English #6

Posted on August 15, 2015 by mhardy3222

If you would like to improve your English speaking and listening, watch these videos from New English File Elementary. They feature speakers from England and The United States.  The conversations are written under the videos. Listen carefully and repeat what you hear: … Continue reading →

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Easy Listening – Practical and Social English #5

Posted on June 21, 2015 by mhardy3222

If you would like to improve your English speaking and listening, watch this video from New English File Elementary. The conversations are written under the video. Listen carefully and repeat what you hear: Conversation 1: Buying a present Sales Assistant: Can I … Continue reading →

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