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Speaking and Fluency in English

Many learners struggle with fluency in their early stages of speaking. It is good to remember that ...

PHRASAL VERBS ON MONEY

In this evening's column, we'll learn a few phrasal verbs that can be used when talking about money...

Good Habits - Committing to my walks

I love walking , especially where there is nature. I have an absolute love for gigantic, evergreen,...

Speak with Clarity

Reading aloud and working on your pronunciation can help to improve your clarity in real conversati...

Shinrin-yoku

I have an absolute love for trees and find their greenery absolutely therapeutic. Since the year co...

Intensive Writing and Speaking Bootcamps

A bootcamp? Isn’t it hard work? What’s the point? Bootcamps in writing and speaking aren’t all that...

PHRASAL VERBS - GETTING READY FOR WORK

Here is a text you can read on someone who is getting ready for work. There are many phrasal verbs ...

PHRASAL VERBS AT WORK

Hello Everyone! In my last column we examined phrasal verbs at school. In today’s column we shall l...

PHRASAL VERBS AT SCHOOL

Learning Phrasal Verbs within context could be effective when trying to understand how they can be ...

Different ways of saying I disagree

Today, let’s take a look at simple phrases of disagreement: I’m afraid I disagree I see what you’re...

Have you kept a journal?

Writing improves with practice. I find my writing skills become rusty when I take a hiatus in writi...

Benefits of Reading the NEWS

It is a good habit to read the English newspaper if you haven’t started doing so already.1.  Readin...

Different Ways of saying that you are sick

Times are uncertain. Many of us may feel ill at any time. In English, there could be different way...

Listen to a TED Talk weekly - Make this a goal for 2022!

What kind of talks are TED talks? Technology, Entertainment, Design These subject areas are shapin...

Read and Write

Converse in English and then Pen Your Thoughts in A Journal with the Conversation Lesson Pack and 1...

Speak Fluently With Phrasal Verbs

Phrasal verbs are extremely common in English and unless you understand their meanings well, you co...

How good are you at CHANGING TENSES when you speak and write?

Maintaining a good control of tense-changing when we speak and write in English is vital. Being awa...

Can texting improve communication?

It certainly can!Clarity and Speed of ResponseTexting can help you work on your speed of response. ...

PHRASAL VERBS RELATED TO A PANDEMIC

3 essential phrasal verbs we may use during the pandemic:   Come down with: to suffer from an illne...

Are Vaccinations Good or Bad ...and More!

Are changes in our current weather patterns a result of climate change?Are you ready for retirement...

Speak and Write Better!

Good communication skills amount to both speaking well and writing well.  Without these, it would b...

Improve your Grammar by Editing Texts

Improve your Grammar by Editing Texts Learning to edit texts for grammar errors are useful for seve...

Why Read the News in English?

Reading the news in English is a great way to build up your language skills , and an enjoyable way ...

Write Daily through your Journals

Keeping a daily diary can be an effective way of managing and alleviating stress! Not just that. Wr...

Master English for Work

Communication in speech and writing are key at the workplace. Communicate confidently and writ...

Business Idioms

Have a look at some of the Business Idioms listed below. How many have you come across?Example 1 ...

Visual Text Comprehension

Visuals are a very important part of the learning process. You may come across diagrams, picto...

What is the practice of Writing?

It simply means putting pen to paper and practising !Many of us have different goals as to why we'd...

The History Behind An Idiom

Have you ever wondered about the history behind an idiom Idioms are phrases that usually carry figu...

It's Raining Idioms!!

Let's have a look at some Idioms using Body Parts:Mouth - Idiom: a big mouthMeaning : To have a big...