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 to...
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
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
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 about...
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 "short" adjectives are...
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...
Simple past or Present perfect ?
This is always tricky for French speakers! Remember that any "finished" event in the past must be expressed with the Simple Present i.e Yesterday I went to work. By contrast, recent events or actions we considered "unfinished" are expressed with the Present Perfect...
Know your verbs, nouns and adjectives
Knowing your nouns, verbs and adjectives is a key part to learning a new language and especially when taking a timed exam. Practice your skills with this quick quiz. Whenever you learn a new word check out if it has an association noun, verb or adjective. For...
The or no The ?
For many learners using, or not using, “the” is a bit hit and miss ! There are some guidelines but to be honest the rules are not that clear ……. so you need some practice. As a general rule we use “the” when we talk about a specific noun and no “the” when we are...