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 […]
Overused Words
It’s true that some words in English are employed and repeated much too often. So, how can you enrich your speech and avoid repetition? A solution to the problem is taking advantage of a good thesaurus to find more relevant and expressive substitutes for the overused word. For example, the verb ‘get’ can be exchanged […]
Transitions
Transitions are linking expressions that allow you to connect clauses within a sentence and sentences within a paragraph. By using them, you’ll be able to enrich your speech and writing. The following list of transitions is by no means exhaustive and provided merely as an example: Function Transition Showing the cause/effect Thus,… Adding information […]
