In this lesson, I give you several tips and tricks for getting a high band in the IELTS speaking test. In parts 1 and 3, the IELTS examiner will ask you a question and expect you to immediately start speaking. You do not have time to prepare. For example: Examiner: “What snacks are popular in your country?” Here are 2 pieces of advice to help give you some time to … [Read more...] about IELTS speaking advice
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The verb PREFER in English
This English lesson has 2 versions: 1) Video version 2) Text version. (below video) We use the verb PREFER to say that we like something more than something else. The structure is: prefer noun phrase to noun phrase Example: I prefer coffee to tea.(This means that I like coffee more than tea. Notice that we use the preposition "to" to separate the 2 things … [Read more...] about The verb PREFER in English
QUIET or QUITE – Confusing English words
This English class has 2 versions: 1) Video version and 2) Text version. I recommend that you watch the video in order to listen to the correct pronunciation. The text version is below the video: Photo credit: David Castillo Dominici | FreeDigitalPhotos.net quietpronunciation: /kwaɪt/ quitepronunciation: /kwaɪt/ These 2 words have a similar spelling. But … [Read more...] about QUIET or QUITE – Confusing English words
Facts about the English language
This lesson has 2 versions. 1) A video version and 2) A written version. I advise you to watch / listen to the video to hear the correct pronunciation of the important English words. The written version is below the video. Photo credit: stockimages | FreeDigitalPhotos.net Fact 1 The longest word in English has 45 … [Read more...] about Facts about the English language
English idioms & expressions about sleep
This English lesson has 2 versions: 1) A video and 2) A written versionI recommend you to watch the video and then read the article below. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ykglfwz46mA In this lesson, you will learn 8 idioms and expressions regarding sleep. sleep like a log = to sleep very well, without waking up during the night. A "log" is a long length of wood … [Read more...] about English idioms & expressions about sleep