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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: Writing
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
New ESL / EAL Ebook: How to Describe a Picture 🎉
It’s Here! My new ebook, How to Describe a Picture, is Now Available 🎉 After months of writing, editing, formatting, and re-formatting, I am so happy to tell you that my new ebook is finally available. The ebook How to … Continue reading
Posted in Advanced (Level 6+), Cambridge, ESL Teachers, Grammar, IELTS, Intermediate (Level 4), Pre-Intermediate (Level 3), Relative Clauses, Relative Clauses, Songs, TOEFL, TOEIC, Upper Intermediate (Level 5), Vocabulary, Writing
Tagged • IELTS speaking • describe a picture • EAL resources • ESL speaking • English exam preparation • Cambridge speaking exam • oral language development • English teacher resources
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Exciting News I’d Like to Share
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
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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
