You have probably found that you have a fairly limited repertoire of interjections you can use when you are speaking English. Many students use “Oh my God!” for almost everything from showing surprise, interest or ...
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How to understand the accent and English of Wales
Are you thinking about visiting Wales? That is a great idea! It is a fascinating land, full of history, with imposing castles and breathtaking natural landscapes. Wales is also a welcoming nation and very close ...
Read More »Storytelling and the Learning of the English Language
Who among us does not remember with pleasure and nostalgia being told stories as a child? Listening to fairy tales is, in fact, a fundamental component in the lives of all children. During this period, ...
Read More »5 tips to organise your English studies
We can all agree on the fact that learning a foreign language is a challenging process but that it also carries with it many benefits. Whether you have decided to study a language for work ...
Read More »The Present Perfect Progressive Verb Tense in English
The present perfect progressive or present perfect continuous is used in English to indicate actions initiated in the past which have just ended or of which it is not known with certainty if they are ...
Read More »Understanding the Differences Between Until and By
The most common mistakes made by those who are learning English are often related to preposition use. This is due to the fact that people tend to literally translate words and phrases from their own ...
Read More »Phrasal Verbs to Talk About Education
English is now essential in fields of study and in education, not only if you have decided to study abroad or to participate in a cultural exchange program but also in relation to your studies ...
Read More »English Verbs Followed by Infinitives or Gerunds
In general, verbs in English are easier to learn than in other languages. There are, however, two important exceptions. One is, as you may have guessed, phrasal verbs. The other is the verbs followed by ...
Read More »Communication Verbs in English: Talk, Speak, Tell, or Say?
Are you among those who confuse the English verbs to tell, to speak, to talk, and to say? Do not panic! You should know, first of all, that this is one of the most frequent ...
Read More »Christmas Films for Learning English
If you want to improve your listening comprehension in English and have no one to practice with, an excellent idea is to watch films in their original language. Films allow you to listen to different ...
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