Introduction Are you trying to immerse yourself in the captivating world of books? Do you wish you could devour novels, non-fiction, and everything in between with an insatiable hunger for knowledge and stories? Let me show you how to set foot on the path to becoming a reader who loves to read books. It is […]
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Introduction Learning English can be a challenging task in itself, even if you have the help of tutors or teachers to help you. But if you are trying to learn English on your own, it can be a much greater mountain to climb. Yes, it is hard work. It can be exhausting to learn English
Introduction Talking about your school in English could be a common topic of conversation. Or maybe part of the IELTS test if you are preparing for that. But whatever your needs, this guide will show you exactly how to talk about your school in English. Dive right in… Vocabulary for Describing Your School — The
Introduction What is car trouble? Have you ever broken down in a car far from other places? What if you had car trouble in the middle of the night? What would you do? Who could you call? Car Trouble The car engine shuddered. Then ground to a halt. Miles gripped the steering wheel tighter. What
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I wrote two articles in the last few years that outline the state of the Online English Teaching industry as it was back then. Check them out below: The Bad Side to Teaching English Online Online Teaching – A Brighter Future for ESL Teachers? Things were bad… Did they get any better since then? NO!
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Introduction I get it. You don’t like the things you have to read in your English class. The other students don’t like the reading either. Neither does your English teacher. No one likes it, so why read it? Remember when reading was fun? When you just picked up a book and sat for hours by
Introduction Every language uses idioms or idiomatic phrases — and English is no different. But I have found that many English learners use outdated idioms that are not so commonly used today. Below I have outlined 20 common idioms people use today. Check every one of them and you will find the idiom, what it
Introduction This is my ultimate guide on how to talk about the environment in English. I cover a lot of ground in the following pages. You will find hundreds of useful vocabulary and phrases that you can use when talking about the environment. Talking about the environment today is of great importance. We only have
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Ray is about to make a speech in front of a large crowd of people. But he is terrified of stepping out onto the stage. He has to go out there. He has no choice. Can he do it? This is a thrilling short story that comes complete with a full lesson plan. Exercises and
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Introduction It is all very well learning English in the classroom and doing self-study at home. But at some point, you will have to use English in the real world. You will have to open your mouth and speak English. This is terrifying for many English learners, but I want to show you ten ways