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Category Archives: Writing
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I’ve been working on something behind the scenes … An ebook for learners who want English to make sense Many of my students over the years have said the same thing: “No one ever explained it like this before.” That … Continue reading
Sensational, Skilful Semicolons!
What the ….. !! Not another SEMICOLON !! What is a Semicolon? Let’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
Advanced Reading – Improve your English & your Knowledge!
Is it possible to become a successful English writer when English is your second language? Imagine being taught English at school but not hearing it spoken outside of the classroom. This is an … Continue reading
Posted in Advanced (Level 6+), Cambridge, IELTS, Reading, Upper Intermediate (Level 5), Writing
Tagged 1, 9, How to Improve English
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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
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
Relative Clauses #11: Advanced non-defining Relative Clauses
First, read the earlier posts on Relative Clauses, especially #3 and #6. Advanced non-defining Relative Clauses are not as difficult as their name suggests. There are only two Relative Clause Pronouns used, whom & which, and the Relative Clause is usually … Continue reading
A song with Collocations and Idioms
The English language is full of collocations and idioms. By collocations, I mean words that naturally go together like ‘high hopes‘, ‘heavy rain‘, and ‘make friends‘. We don’t say ‘tall hopes’, ‘huge rain‘ or ‘produce friends‘. Idioms are expressions whose … Continue reading
5 Weak Words to Avoid & What to Use Instead
Weak words are commonly used in everyday English speech. Perhaps we are a little lazy. Perhaps we know that we convey meaning using our tone of voice. No doubt, you have similar common words in your language which are used … Continue reading
Advanced Reading & Writing ∼ Learn from the Best Writers!
Greetings English Learners. It’s not always easy to find good examples of English writing to show you. Actually, ‘good’ is not good enough! I want ‘brilliant’ examples, and you shall have them! Of course, there are numerous excellent authors around … Continue reading
Posted in Advanced (Level 6+), Cambridge, Reading, Writing
Tagged Free Speech, Nick Cave
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Mercy & Cancel Culture – Advanced Reading
Nick Cave is a is an Australian singer, songwriter, author, and screenwriter. On his website, The Red Hand Files, he answers questions from fans, any questions about anything. In this post, I’m featuring his eloquent response to the questions: What … Continue reading
Posted in Advanced (Level 6+), Cambridge, Reading, Writing
Tagged Cancel culture, Nick Cave
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