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Category Archives: Writing
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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Phrasal Verbs: 3 Easy Rules
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. Phrasal … Continue reading
Posted in Grammar, Intermediate (Level 4), Upper Intermediate (Level 5), Vocabulary, Writing
Tagged English Phrasal Verbs
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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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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
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
How to Write an Opinion Essay
♦ Opinion & Fact: It is essential when writing an opinion essay to clearly separate opinion and fact. When teaching essay writing and critical reading skills to students (adults), I have often been dismayed to discover that they accept written … Continue reading
Online English Lessons
Hello Everyone! I’ve received enquiries recently about online lessons. Evidently, many of you have decided to pursue online lessons while you are spending more time at home. Online interactive lessons suit many language learners and if this style of learning … Continue reading
How to Write a Sentence: #2
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
How to Write a Sentence: #1
What is a sentence? There are three necessary parts to a sentence: SUBJECT (noun or pronoun) & VERB (finite) & 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
Posted in Grammar, IELTS, Intermediate (Level 4), Pre-Intermediate (Level 3), TOEFL, TOEIC, Writing
Tagged English verbs, How to Write Engish, Present Simple Tense, Sentences
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