Jan 08
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 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 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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Dec 28
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
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
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
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
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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Dec 06
Do YOU know the difference? There are plenty of economic terms you may come across while reading the news or discussing economic issues with your friends. However, a great number of these terms are often misused or simply not understood by the general public. If you want to be one of those who can use …
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Dec 06
What would you do if you won the lottery? I’d buy a house, world-wide health insurance cover for my family and have lots of fun In the meantime, let’s practice expressing sentences about hypotheses – the ones with ‘if’ – with this interactive quiz! If you like this quiz, share …
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