Some people prefer to communicate with friends via text or chat messages. They’re short and don’t take that much time to type, which is probably accounted for by all of the abbreviations and acronyms used by the writers of the said messages. Please note that slang mustn’t be used in any type of formal situation, […]
All Together or Altogether?
Occasionally, the word ‘altogether’ is muddled up with ‘all together.’ This blog entry is intended to clear up the confusion. All together – all gathered together in one place. For example: “We spent Christmas all together at the family cottage.” Altogether – an adverb that means entirely; completely; in total. For example: “Altogether, I enjoyed […]
Strategies for Effective Learning in Class
In order to get the most out of your classes, you should employ the following strategies: Attend all lessons Ask the teacher/instructor clarification questions Actively participate in class activities Use the opportunities for practicing your speaking and other language skills Bring a positive attitude to the classroom every time Try your best to pay attention […]
The Zero Article
The zero article is used in front of: Plural countable nouns used in a general sense Example: “Smartphones have transformed lifestyles.” Uncountable used in a general sense Example: “Water freezes at below zero temperatures.” Almost all proper nouns (e.g.: names of people) * Example: “Frosty is a snowman.” *The definite article ‘the’ is used with […]
Reading Recommendations
Here are four reading recommendations for English language learners at different levels of language proficiency: Beginners Fairytales and folk tales Intermediate The Chronicles of Narnia by C. S. Lewis High Intermediate K. Rowling’s Harry Potter series Advanced Charles Dickens’ David Copperfield If you would like to recommend a novel that you like, please do so […]
