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Tag Archives: TOEIC
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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Defining Relative Clauses: #6
For Grammar Rules about Defining Relative Clauses see my post September 22, 2013. RIHANNA sings a song with Eminem called ‘Monster’. There are Defining Relative Clauses in the chorus. Have a look: Chorus 1. I’m friends with the monster that’s … Continue reading
Me, Myself, and I
I’ve noticed that it’s not only English students who have problems with pronouns. Native speakers don’t always know when to use Me, Myself, and I. Even people in the media, including radio presenters and politicians, make constant mistakes. So, let’s have … Continue reading
Posted in Elementary (Level 2), Grammar, Intermediate (Level 4), Pre-Intermediate (Level 3)
Tagged Pronouns, TOEIC
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TOEIC Test – 600 Essential Words: Part 1
If you want to do well in a TOEIC Course, you need to know the list of 600 Essential Words For The TOEIC Test. I know that sounds like a lot to learn, but you will manage if you study a small … Continue reading
Me, Myself, and I
I’ve noticed that it’s not only English students who have problems with pronouns. Native speakers don’t always know when to use Me, Myself, and I. Even people in the media, including radio presenters and politicians, make constant mistakes. So, let’s have … Continue reading
Posted in Elementary (Level 2), Grammar, Intermediate (Level 4), Pre-Intermediate (Level 3)
Tagged Pronouns, TOEIC
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Reported Speech
Last week I taught Reported Speech to my Pre-Intermediate class. (Reported Speech is also called Indirect Speech. However, not all Indirect Speech is Reported Speech.) For example, if you want to ask about the price of something in a shop, you … Continue reading
A Song containing Relative Clauses – by Shakira: #3
Originally posted on Mary's English Blog:
SHAKIRA sings a song called “You’re the One” which contains several Relative Clauses. They are highlighted in bold in the lyrics below. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YiBuM5NX6HA A Relative Clause is a part of a sentence which contains…
Defining Relative Clauses: #6
For Grammar Rules about Defining Relative Clauses see my post September 22, 2013. RIHANNA sings a song with Eminem called ‘Monster’. There are Defining Relative Clauses in the chorus. Have a look: Chorus 1. I’m friends with the monster that’s … Continue reading
Continuing: The World Cup and Prepositions
Today I’m continuing the post about Prepositions, which I started on June 29, 2014. (The World Cup and Prepositions) In that post, I explained the following: PREPOSITIONS show the CONNECTion between NOUNS / PRONOUNS. PREPOSITIONS ARE FOLLOWED BY NOUNS Now, let’s look at another rule … Continue reading
Posted in Grammar, Intermediate (Level 4), Pre-Intermediate (Level 3), TOEFL, TOEIC
Tagged adverb clause, Adverbs, Prepositions, TOEIC
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A Song with Relative Clauses: (#4) Present Simple Tense, Present Continuous Tense, Present Perfect Continuous Tense.
Songs are often short stories about a singer’s life. They usually use every-day language to describe the past, present, and/or future and so are valuable learning tools for students of English. The following song, Counting Stars, by One Republic … Continue reading
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