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Linking Words to Connect Sentences

Mikhail Hanney

30 July, 2014

Linking words, also called connecting words, are words that you use to combine two different thoughts into one sentence. Each part of the final sentence is called a clause. A clause is a part of a sentence that has a subject and a verb. The formula for a sentence with connecting words is... clause + connecting word + clause Three of the most common...

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How to use irony in the English language

Mikhail Hanney

23 July, 2014

English speakers love to use irony, but do you know how to use irony correctly? It’s one of the most popular of our linguistic tricks, and we often use it to make a point, make fun of something, or just to make our friends laugh. However, irony is often misunderstood by both native speakers and language learners. Let’s look at the standard...

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Why does the Kaplan method of teaching English work?

candida

21 July, 2014

Not all English language programs are created equally. While some classroom systems are focused on memorization and repetition, research has proven that students learn better in a collaborative and engaging classroom, where students can work together. Kaplan has done extensive research and testing on teaching English as a foreign language in the...

Kaplan student using the irregular verb "to go"

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Most Common Irregular Verbs and How to Use Them

candida

04 June, 2014

The English language has many irregular verbs, and though they're complicated to learn, they're actually more common than most regular verbs. What do you think are the most common verbs in English? Take a look at our list and you might be surprised by what you find!

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Fun Facts About Sleeping

balint

24 January, 2014

Why do you sleep? Okay we know, it sounds like a pretty dumb question with a fairly obvious answer, but the truth is that scientists have not yet been able to fully figure it out. Sleep is extremely important though, but almost nobody gets enough of it. Most people say that your brain recharges, your cells repair themselves and your body releases...

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How to Use Business Jargon in English

candida

25 December, 2013

When you study business during an English course or work in an international environment, you often come across abbreviations and specific vocabulary that sometimes only apply to business. This might be called business jargon, also known as business slang. Here is a guide to the most common business-related acronyms and vocabulary that you are...

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Quick English: "Got you Covered" Idiom

martin

30 October, 2013

This post is a guest lesson written by Nate Hill from Tweet Speak English. Looking for a Halloween costume? I've got you covered. — Ellen DeGeneres (@TheEllenShow) October 3, 2013 "I've got you covered." Do you know the word cover? If you look it up in the dictionary, you'll notice there are a lot of different definitions. In the example today, the...

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Tips for Learning Essential English Skills

candida

16 October, 2013

Before you start studying another language, you need to think about why you want to learn it. Learning a new language should be enjoyable, and studying English should be something you do because you want to, not because you have to. As well as grammar and vocabulary, there are also four main skills you will need to learn when studying a new...

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Why Are Prepositions so Difficult to Learn?

Cristobal Gomez

20 September, 2013

Mastering prepositions has to be one of the hardest parts of learning English. Are you in a restaurant or at a restaurant? It’s frustrating because in some situations they are interchangeable and in others they aren’t. If you are waiting for someone outside a restaurant, you are at the restaurant, not in the restaurant; but if you are inside a...

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How to Speak English in a Pub

hazel

21 August, 2013

Going to the pub is a very popular activity in the UK. Pubs and bars are a great place to socialize and make new friends. If you are studying English at one of our schools in the UK, it's also a great way to practice your speaking skills! If you're planning on going to a pub or bar in the UK soon, here are some of the key English phrases and words...

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