How to write a review
Hello, Apart from a report, in this unit we are learning how to write a review. What is a review? A review is a critical appraisal of a book, play, film, etc. published in...
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A gripping read
Choose the best answer for each question after listening to the book reviews. 1. Book One – The author is usually known for… longer books funnier books more dramatic books 2. Book One –...
Passive constructions
Hello, Learn how to use ‘have’ and ‘get’ as causative verbs and how to make impersonal and personal passive constructions. -causative verbs: have and get Practice: Causative have Quiz: causative verbs Causative get Mostly...
Idioms for advice
Here you are a few idioms for advice. (Don’t) add fuel to the fire. (Don’t) add insult to injury. (Don’t) kick a man when he’s’s down. Meaning: Don’t make a bad situation even worse....
Grammar (Useful Websites)
Hello, The best advice I can give you to reduce grammar mistakes in your writings is to have a look at the different written tasks you have done during the course, make a register...
Monologue Example (First Impressions)
Hello, Here is a monologue I shared with you on the blog last November. I asked you to leave a comment about her speech (in relation to the grammar and vocabulary of the level...
Consejos para superar el examen oral
Hello, Some of you have asked me by email about how to pass the oral exam. Do you have to be a good public speaker or do you have to express in English in...
How to write a report
Hello, What is a report? Before writing a report, it is crucial to understand what it is: «A report is usually written for a superior (e.g. a teacher) or a peer group (e.g. members...
Words of the week: «Crawl into/out of bed» and «I’ve got far too much on!»
Hello, From now onwards, I will publish an entry every Sunday with one or two advanced expresssions, terms or words. CRAWL INTO/OUT OF BED to get into or out of bed slowly because you...
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