Feb 20
VOCABULARY – Informal (spoken) Contractions In English, as in most other languages, there are ways to shorten groups of words that commonly go together. We don’t do this in writing, just when we speak. They are called informal or spoken, contractions. ain’t – am not/is not/are not – I ain’t gonna lie. cos – because …
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Jan 30
We place our bodies in different positions depending on what we are doing. Do you know the names of the different positions? One of my INSTAGRAM followers asked to use each one in a sentence, so here you go: Can you think of any other positions? If you have any questions or doubts, please ask …
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Jan 29
There are a lot of words in English that look or sound the same but have very different meanings, such as accept and except or affect and effect. Here’s a quick-reference list of pairs of words that sometimes cause people problems. Word 1 Meaning Word 2 Meaning accept agree to receive or do; believe except …
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Dec 24
Both “in spite of” and “despite” mean that something happens even though there is something that might prevent it. They are used to express a contrast between two ideas. Structure Key Points to Remember Examples with Explanations Practice Exercise Ask your students to rewrite sentences using “in spite of” and “despite”: Visual Aid Create a …
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Nov 29
The words WHOSE and WHO’S may sound the same when spoken (both pronounced /ho͞oz/), but they have very different meanings and uses in English. Learning to use them correctly will help you avoid common mistakes in writing and speaking. WHOSE: Possessive Pronoun WHOSE is a possessive pronoun used to ask or talk about ownership or …
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Oct 08
VOCABULARY – Irregular Plural Nouns Most nouns in English are made plural by adding an ‘s’ to the singular form. But there are some exceptions. Here are a few of the more common ones. REMEMBER: Always use the plural verb form with plural noun subjects. FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT IRREGULAR PLURAL NOUNS, CLICK HERE.
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Sep 25
Now with PRONUNCIATION GUIDE Here are a couple of confusing definitions explained: How many of the above do you have in your family?
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Sep 24
Common Internet Abbreviations in Everyday Use With the rise of online communication, abbreviations have become a fast and convenient way to convey messages. Here are some common internet abbreviations you might come across: How Abbreviations Change the Way We Communicate Internet abbreviations not only save time but also add a casual tone to conversations. They …
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Sep 24
Popular Fast Food Dishes In addition to burgers and fries, fast food offers a variety of dishes depending on where you are in the world. Some popular fast food items include: Fast Food Vocabulary in Context Here are some common phrases you might hear when ordering fast food: Healthier Fast Food Options Fast food doesn’t …
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Sep 05
Do you know how to use phrases like “in the morning,” “next week,” or “a long time ago”? Expressions of time help you give more details when you’re talking about when things happen. Days/Weeks/Months/Years: Use on for days (“on Monday”), in for months/years (“in July”, “in 2022”), and at for specific times (“at 5 o’clock”). …
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