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Category Archives: Writing
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. … Continue reading
How to Write a Sentence: #5 Adjectives & Adverbs
There are nine parts of speech in English. This means that every word in an English sentence belongs to one of the nine parts (or groups). Remember that words can often belong to more than one group; for example: verb … Continue reading
Posted in Grammar, Intermediate (Level 4), Upper Intermediate (Level 5), Writing
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How to Describe a Picture … in 4 Easy Steps
How would you describe the above picture? Imagine that you want to describe it to someone who cannot see it; where would you start? WRITING A DESCRIPTION ♠ Step #1: What do you want to say? Not sure? Try asking ‘Wh…‘ … Continue reading
Posted in Intermediate (Level 4), Pre-Intermediate (Level 3), Writing
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How to Write a Sentence: #3 Complex Sentences
* First, read How to Write a Sentence #1 & How to Write a Sentence #2. Quick revision A sentence must include: 1) a subject 2) a finite verb (a verb with tense) 3) meaning (a complete idea) The following clause … Continue reading
How to Write a Sentence: #2
First, you should 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 … Continue reading
Writing Introductions – Advice for Advanced Students #2
Here I go again! I can’t help it! I am so impressed by Gerard Whateley’s superb usage of the English language, that I must share it with you. Read, and marvel at, his introduction to the Fight of the Century between Floyd … Continue reading
Persuasive Language – Advanced & Proficiency Level Students
The University of New South Wales, Australia, has an excellent Literacy Department which provides invaluable advice on developing writing skills. For those of you who are studying English and are preparing for exams, have a look at the following PDF … 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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