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How to express change in English

6th June 2017 by Andrew

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https://youtu.be/2qzk4RPgVpc There are many expressions to describe change in English.We can use the following verbs: becomegetgocometurnfall Let's look at each verb in more detail. become "become" is an irregular verb.The past simple is "became"The past participle is "become" become + adjective=to begin to be somethingExamples:He becomes tired at the end of … [Read more...] about How to express change in English

Expressions and phrases with CARE

2nd June 2017 by Andrew

This English lesson has 2 versions: 1) A video version and 2) A text version. I recommend you watch and listen to the video to hear the correct pronunciation. Below the video is the same lesson in text format. (Photo credit: stockimages | FreeDigitalPhotos.net) “care” is both a verb and a noun. Pronunciation: /keər/ The word "care" is very common in English. It … [Read more...] about Expressions and phrases with CARE

Types of English abbreviations

14th May 2017 by Andrew

Abbreviations

An abbreviation is a shortened version of a word or phrase. Here are some examples of abbreviations and their meanings: MP - Member of ParliamentDr - DoctorNATO - North Atlantic Treaty Organisationapp - applicationThey’d - They would There are four different types of abbreviations in English: InitialismAcronymShorteningContraction Let's look at each type in more … [Read more...] about Types of English abbreviations

How to pass the IELTS with a band 8

9th May 2017 by Andrew

IELTS student Tatjana

My name is Tatjana. I recently passed the IELTS exam with an overall band 8. Andrew from Crown Academy of English has asked me to share with you my experience of preparing and taking the IELTS exam and also to give you some advice. Andrew: Hello Tatjana. Thanks for taking part in this IELTS interview for Crown Academy of English. Please tell us about yourself. Tatjana: … [Read more...] about How to pass the IELTS with a band 8

How to get a band 8 in the IELTS

9th May 2017 by Andrew

IELTS student Andreea

My name is Andreea. I recently passed the IELTS exam with an overall band 8. Andrew from Crown Academy of English has asked me to share with you my experience of preparing and taking the IELTS exam and also to give you some advice. Andrew: Hello Andreea. Thank you for taking the time to do this interview for Crown Academy of English. Please tell us what country you are … [Read more...] about How to get a band 8 in the IELTS

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