Category Archive: Language Exams

Jan 08

CEFR – Plurilingualism explained – Now I know

 Plurilingualism or Multilingualism? Do these two terms refer to one single concept or to two different ones? Well, the answer is not so evident! If you look at the definition developed by the Council of Europe’s CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages), you will find that the Council of Europe distinguishes between the …

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Jan 08

Verb Tenses Made Easy – An Introduction

 Verb tenses in English can be challenging even if you have already been studying English for many years. The tense system in your first language may be very different from English so it usually takes some time before you can really master them.   Verb tenses in English are not very complicated, though, and you …

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Jan 06

Greetings and introductions – Now I Know

 Greetings and introductions are the first words we say to people we meet, so it’s good to know what to say and how. Often the first impressions we get when meeting someone last for a long time, so it is a smart thing to revise how to do this the right way. Make really great …

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Jan 06

Formal vs. Informal Situations – A quick note – Now I Know

 Formal and informal situations – you often hear this expression when you are learning about different ways of saying things in English. Let’s read a quick note on what it really means and what the difference is between the two situations. People in English-speaking countries often seem so informal and friendly when they communicate with …

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Jan 06

CEFR- Language activities explained – Now I Know

  We frequently tend to divide language activities up into a set of four skills: two productive (speaking and writing) and two receptive (listening and reading) skills. However, the Council of Europe’s CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages) suggests an alternative way of dividing up the use of language, according to the way people …

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Dec 28

CEFR Levels Explained – Now I Know

 CEFR levels are among the first things you read about when you get information about language exams. Also known as A1 – A2 – B1 – B2 – C1 – C2, these letter-number combinations are used to describe your proficiency level in English. But what exactly do they mean? What are you supposed to know …

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Dec 21

Common Words with DOWN

 Down-and-out, down payment, closedown… Well, don’t be down (=unhappy) if you are not really sure what these words and expressions mean, but take this quiz to practice the top 10 most common words with DOWN! Scroll down for more common words with down.   Level: B1 and above     WORDS TO KNOW to be / …

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Dec 20

Present Perfect Tense Quiz

 Let’s take a quick quiz to practice the present perfect tense. Level: B1 and above       Related posts: NOW I KNOW – The Present Perfect Tense   If you like our website, share it with friends and colleagues. Thanks!   Image courtesy of FreeDigitalPhotos.net    

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Dec 16

The Top 10 Most Common Words with UP

 Take this quiz to practice the top 10 most common words with UP. Well, only if you‘re up for it (= ready), Scroll down for a list of words to know.   Level: B1 and above       WORDS TO KNOW   heads-up = a warning, an advice in advance thumbs-up = a reaction to …

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Dec 08

Problem words # 2 – Lie and Lay Explained & Interactive Quiz

 These words are easily confused, so let’s quickly revise them and see how they differ in meaning. After that, take a short, interactive quiz to practice using the words in context. Level: B2 and above Language focus: grammar, verbs in context TIP: It’s a good idea to print out this page for future reference & …

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