In Phrasal Expressions, the particle changes the meaning of the root verb. They are not to be confused with Verbs+Prepositions. We shall look at and discuss the following presentation on Phrasal Expressions: Alternatively, you can download the PDF file here. Here are a few flashcards with the basic phrasal verbs: Take a look and complete this […]
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In this post, you will find a series of exercises on Military Vocabulary for Advanced students: Basic Military Vocabulary Intermediate Military Vocabulary Military Ranks: Enlisted Military Ranks: Officers Drill Commands
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Here are 100 body movement and action verbs: Alternatively, you can download the PDF file here. FURTHER PRACTICE: Check 38 verbs of movement Flashcards. Harrison Ford Interview. Empire online: Latest reviews.
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We shall look at and discuss the following presentation on the Adverbs structure and use in class: Remember the basic structure of a sentence in English: SUBJECT + (FREQUENCY/GRAMMAR ADVERB) + VERB + INDIRECT OBJECT + DIRECT OBJECT + ADVERBS (PLACE/TIME/MANNER) Alternatively, you can download the PDF file here. EXERCISE: Read and complete this quiz about […]
OpenReporting incidents / scams
We shall look at and discuss the following FBI tips on Scams & Safety in class: Alternatively, you can download the PDF file here. Take a look at the following guidelines to write an Incident Report. Click here to check a few Incident Report Templates.
OpenExpressing wishes & regrets
We shall look at and discuss the following summary on Expressing Wishes&Regrets in class: Alternatively, you can download the PDF file here. Then, we shall review the use of Wish: Alternatively, you can download the PDF file here. EXERCISE: Read and complete this quiz about the Position of Adverbs. For further practice: SONG: Blame it […]
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Read the information below and write a comparison between your two best friends in the picture: Sonia David 27 años Científica Tímida y callada 35 años Albañil Amable y extrovertido Habla ruso e inglés Trabaja 5 días a la semana 1 hija Habla francés Trabaja 6 días a la semana 2 hijos EXAMPLE: Sonia […]
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There are many voice assistants, like Siri, Google Assistant, Cortana, or Alexa. Here’s a tutorial on how to use Siri (or any other such application) to practise your English: For advanced students, here are a few tips to improve your intonation when using a personal assistant: PLEASE NOTE that you need to be connected to […]
OpenHow to use Microsoft Learning Tool in OneNote/Word to learn English
Here’s a presentation on how to use Microsoft’s add-in Learning Tool in OneNote to improve your reading skills. Please note that this add-in is native to the latest versions of the suite, however if you need to install it in your Microsoft Office Suite, you can download here. That way you will be able to access […]
OpenVerb Tenses Overview
This presentation summarises the use the different tenses in English: Alternatively, you can download the PDF file here. FOR FURTHER INFO: Present Simple or Continuous Past Simple or Continuous Present Perfect Simple or Continuous Past Perfect Simple or Continuous Future Perfect Simple or Continuous
OpenPerfect VS. Continuous Tenses
This presentation summarises the use of Perfect Tenses & Continuous Tenses in English: There is also this summary on the differences between Past Perfect and Past Perfect Continuous: FOR FURTHER INFO: Present Simple or Continuous Past Simple or Continuous Present Perfect Simple or Continuous Past Perfect Simple or Continuous Future Perfect Simple or Continuous […]
OpenPast Perfect Continuous
Click on the following link to learn the use & structure of the Past Perfect Continuous.
OpenSMS Language
Do you want to text a friend? Then you will need the following handout on SMS Language: Alternatively, you can download the PDF file here. EXERCISE: Then you may want to try to decipher the following text messages: Peter: I mu m8. LTNS Hru? Tricia: Oh, I’m fine. I mu 2. Hows ur sis? P: […]
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This presentation summarises the use of Participle Clauses in English to shorten your sentences and make them sound more natural. Alternatively, you can download the PDF file here. EXERCISES: Here are a few exercises to practise what you’ve learnt: Matching Exercise 1 Matching Exercise 2 Quiz SONG: Hypnotic – (Syleena Johnson feat. R. Kelly, Fabolous) – A2 […]
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