What are the advantages of using music to work on grammar
What are the advantages of using music to work on grammar? 1. Enhanced Memory Retention: Research suggests that music can aid in memory retention by creating strong neural connections. When grammar rules are set to music, learners may find it easier to recall and...
5 minute Grammar: Present Perfect Simple
Take 5 minutes to brush up your English grammar. This verbal explanation and quiz will help you to understand the Present Perfect Simple tense better. Most learners find the concept of the Present Perfect difficult to grasp. It is a particularly of the English language which takes a bit of time to get used to. So start now…
Test your knowledge of the verb GET and how to use it
Test your knowledge of the verb GET and how to use it Test your knowledge of the verb GET and how to use it - Have you noticed how frequently English speakers use the the word GET in conversation.... yes, all the time ! Have you ever looked up the verb GET in a...
Grammar brush up: Short answers
Grammar brush up: Short answers. Test yourself. How quickly can to answer?
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Phrasal Verbs with UP
Phrasal verbs can be tricky. Let's look at some verbs which can be used with the preposition UP. Match the verb with the PHRASAL VERB. For more information about these verbs you can listen to the second part of this podcast. Try to make your own sentences too. [h5p...
PHRASAL VERBS: Take
Phrasal verbs are everywhere in English, we use them hundreds of times a day but they are not always easy for learners to understand because the addition of the particle changes the meaning of the original verb completely.
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The or no The
For many learners using, or not using, “the” is a bit hit and miss !
There are some guidelines but to be honest the rules are not that clear ……. so you need some practice.
Know your nouns, verbs and adjectives
Knowing your nouns, verbs and adjectives is a key part to learning a new language and especially when taking a timed exam. Practice your skills with this quick quiz. Whenever you learn a new word check out if it has an association noun, verb or adjective. For...
How to use Tag questions in English
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Asking Polite questions in English
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Find the correct tense: Simple Past or Present Perfect ?
Take a look at these questions and find the right tense to fit the context. You find a simple explanation after each question. When you have done it once, do it again but QUICKER ! How fast can you go ? When you feel comfortable with the quiz...
ENGLISH GRAMMAR, speed test.
How quickly can you answer these questions? Watch out for the timer at the bottom of the page.
Know your adjectives (i)
What do you know about adjectives ? Firstly, in English the adjective is often placed before the noun (It is a serious problem, I have brown eyes etc), but it is placed after the verb to be (The food is terrible here). Secondly, there are many different endings; -...
Match the words to the group
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Phrasal verbs with up
Phrasal Verbs with Across, down and get
Phrasal Verbs with Across, down and get A phrasal verb is an idiomatic phrase consisting of a verb and another element, typically either an adverb, as in break down, or a preposition, for example see to, or a combination of both, such as look down upon. They are...
Learn English language expressions about future predictions
Learn English language expressions about future predictions Learn English language expressions about future predictions - Are you an optimist, a pessimist, a realist or a total fantasist? Test your reactions to these predictions about the Winter Olympics starting on...
Modals of Possibility – London travel
Chris has just been to the travel information office in London, where the information officer suggested some ideas on travelling around London. In this video, he tries to remember the advice that he was given. Some of the modals of possibility were used here : You can...
Test your knowledge of English grammar: Superlatives
