GRAMMAR, IS IT REALLY USEFUL?

GRAMMAR, IS IT REALLY USEFUL?

       Well, that is an interesting question, isn’t it?        And the answer is Yes and No !        Yes,  grammar exercises can be useful because sometimes you need to clarify your ideas and some of the grammar you need is different in your language as compared...
Short answers

Short answers

You’ve surely found the way English people speak a bit confusing, haven’t you ? 🙂 Welcome to a brush up exercise on short answers. This style of speaking is typical of natural English and it can be a bit mind boggling for learners.  Also it’s a great way to revise...
Asking polite questions

Asking polite questions

Could you ? Do you mind if …? Would you …. ? Do you have any idea if…? This time listen to a podcast in which we discuss different ways to ask polite questions.  https://english-podcasts.com/asking-polite-questions-in-english/
Grammar Speed Test

Grammar Speed Test

How quickly can you answer these questions? Are you preparing for an English language test? If so, most of you will know many of the pitfalls of English grammar, but the question is …….how fast are you ??? If you are a new learner take your time to think...
Superlatives and Comparatives

Superlatives and Comparatives

Welcome to your Superlatives quiz The Guinness Book of Records 2022 is out now. Not only is it a fascinating read it is also a great way to practice your English grammar ! If you are a new learner, pay particular attention to how “long”  and...
Know your adjectives

Know your adjectives

What do you know about adjectives ? How many adjectives can you see in the picture above ? Firstly, in English the adjective is often placed before the noun (It is a serious problem, I have brown eyes etc), but it is placed after the verb to be (The food is terrible...
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