Tag Archives: English collocations

MUST – The Most Misunderstood Modal!

Posted on September 1, 2024 by mhardy3222

Greetings English Learners!  Do you remember when you first learned the meaning of ‘must’? Must = Rules and Obligation. You must obey the road rules! You must not be late! Doctor: You must take two pills with food daily for … Continue reading →

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20 English Idioms of Courage

Posted on December 30, 2020 by mhardy3222

On New Year’s Eve, many of us make New Year Resolutions in an effort to improve ourselves or make a positive change.  Maybe you want to exercise more, lose weight, or just get more organised. Not so easy! It takes … Continue reading →

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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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Writing Introductions – Advice for Advanced Students #1

Posted on April 19, 2015 by mhardy3222

The importance of a compelling and correctly articulated introduction cannot be overestimated. We know that we need to outline our ideas clearly in an introduction when speaking on a topic, or writing an essay. It’s not enough at an advanced level to … Continue reading →

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