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English Vocabulary – 12 Idioms about Time
Lets look at 12 idioms about time. Some of them are very well known, others not so much. You will learn what they mean and how to use them in a sentence.
Read More »Idioms for real life – SayWhat?! Episode 3
The ABA English show that answers students' questions from around the world. Today, we see idioms you can use every day and how to use "either".
Read More »Is the TOEFL a Good Test of English Ability?
The question above is a bit hard to answer. There are two ways we can think of the TOEFL, and depending on how you think, the answer might be “yes” or “no.”
If you compare the TOEFL to other English tests, you could definitely say that it is well made. That’s because it directly tests your actual English ability—how well you can understand and communicate.
Continue reading on our web Read More »When to use say or tell – SayWhat?! Episode 2
The ABA English show that answers students' questions from around the world. Today, we talk about when to use "say" or "tell".
Read More »How to speak more fluently? – SayWhat?! Episode 1
The ABA English show that answers students' questions from around the world. Today, we talk about talking fluently.
Read More »WOTY 2014 – To vape
What is WOTY you might ask. WOTY stands for "Word of the Year" and it is time for the Oxford Dictionary to look back on the year and decide which new words or phrases have become so popular that they deserve an award.
From "selfie" to "chav", these words reflect the ethos, mood, or preoccupations of that particular year and have lasting potential as a word of cultural significance.
Read More »Intermediate Grammar – Superlative Adjectives
The following lesson is for intermediate students. If you are not sure of your English level, take our test!
You can find all this information, plus speaking, writing, vocabulary exercises and more on the ABA English Course Unit 82 -Boys.
One-Syllable Adjectives - Superlative form
Remember how comparative adjectives worked?
For example:
long - longer
Well, with the superlatives, the endings are different.
The superlative form of one-syllable adjectives normally ends in "-est".
For example:
long - longest
And before superlatives, we use the definite article "the".
Continue reading on our web Read More »Business Grammar – How to lead, interrupt and close a meeting
Learn how to interrupt a meeting in formal and informal English for work.
Read More »Learn English with Songs – Rude by Magic
Welcome to #MusicFriday!
Are you married? Single? In a relationship? Do you want to get married? We ask because the song we will learn today is all about a man asking his future father-in-law for permission to marry his daughter. It's so romantic!
But... he says no! The father-in-law says he will not give permission, so the singer (Nasri) tells him "I will marry her anyway!".
This song is the debut single of Canadian reggae fusion band Magic! Do you like it?
1. Read the lyrics
2. Understand the vocabulary
3. SING!
