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Think outside the box

By Di, January 23 2021

Can't find the answer? Then get creative—think outside the box!

Logic

Skills

Cool, eh? Show culture with question tags

By Jeremy, January 16 2021

A question tag turns a simple word, phrase or sentence into a question. Simple, right?

While some question tags are universal, other tags are specific to cultures around the world.

There is a good chance you've said or heard someone say, "Sorry to be late!" But that's a mistake. Using sorry to + verb is not for an apology. It's used to express sympathy for an action you will do or are doing.

Common mistakes

Study without getting tired

By Jeremy, January 03 2021

Head coach Firas Zahabi recently shared a fresh take on how to meet your goals. He talked about physical exercise—see the picture above, but his advice is useful to meet study goals as well.

Study techniques

3 great examples of sharp endings in spoken English

By Jeremy, December 19 2020

We remember the ending more clearly than the rest, so a memorable conclusion is a key aspect to a strong answer.

When discipline wins against motivation

By Nadim, December 12 2020

Many of my students talk about motivation, but discipline can be more powerful.

Business Concepts - When simple tasks take far too long

By Jeremy, December 05 2020

When we have a tight deadline, most of us can finish a lot of work quickly. But if the deadline is far away, that same work takes much longer. Why is that?

G.B.C.

Speaking tests

Business concepts

The quickest guide to English proficiency tests

By Hina, November 28 2020

There are so many English proficiency tests that are available. Some are offered in one specific country, others are offered and used globally. The table below will help you to figure out which test best fits your needs!

Discover collocations for clear, natural English

By Di, November 21 2020

A man dressed as an ancient scribe wearing glasses, writing with a quill pen on parchment.

Collocations are key to communicating in English. So what are they, and where do you find them?

Language learning

Natural English

Vocabulary

G.B.C. sample answer: A future trip

By Sara, November 14 2020

Let’s look at a personal question today. In the G.B.C. test, there are often questions about travel, and it’s a good idea to think about potential places you would like to visit (or places you have been) and the reasons why you are attracted to the place.

G.B.C.

G.B.C. sample answer