Common Mistakes in Speaking and Writing
Here are three errors that I regularly encounter inside and outside the classroom. Do you make these…
The 3 best ways to learn new vocabulary
Flashcards
Flashcards can be very effective as long as you are aware of their limitations and don't…
Having a ‘whoop’ of a time thinking about ‘whoops a daisy’!
Have you seen the movie ‘Notting Hill’? Have you seen the scene where Hugh Grant keeps saying ‘whoops…
Click
This cartoon is based on the double meaning of click.
A click is a short, sharp sound.
"The door…
“Oo” vs. “W” – Especially for my Japanese students!
This topic is one that doesn't seem to be a problem for some people when learning English, but I’ve…
Oxford Comma
It’s just a comma! Or is it?
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I’ve had a lot of questions recently about punctuation…
Connected Speech
What is connected speech?
Simply put, connected speech is when a speaker puts words or sounds together…
Easter Bunny
Each spring, people throughout the world celebrate Easter. Many spend it painting or hunting for eggs…
Word of the Day
Do you use a site that gives you a' word of the day'? It is a great way to increase your vocabulary!…
TONGUE TWISTERS
Try reading this out loud...
TONGUE TWISTERSDearest creature in creation,
Study English pronunciation.
I…
But… synonyms and antonyms…
When I was young my father banned me from saying ‘yeah but…’ when he was trying to reason with…