A simple guide to A, AN and THE
February 20, 2019
Knowing when and how to use the articles a, an, and the can be tricky for students learning English.
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The G.B.C. test is now tougher, but more realistic
February 9, 2019
New G.B.C.style
The G.B.C. test is evolving to be even more difficult, but also more realistic.
Vocabulary for formal meetings
February 2, 2019
Businesspeople go to a lot of meetings. Most of them are probably informal with just a few clients or team members.
When discipline wins against motivation
January 26, 2019
The power of discipline
Many of my students talk about motivation, but discipline can be more powerful. While motivation comes and goes, discipline will set you up for long-term success. I learned that in 2016 when I started studying Italian.
How to use "try" correctly
January 19, 2019
A mistake that English language learners often make is to confuse the words "challenge" and "try". Last week, we looked at how to use the word "cha
How to use "challenge" correctly
January 12, 2019
A mistake that English language learners often make is to misuse the word “challenge.” Let’s look at it in the context of running a race:
I’m going to challenge the race this weekend.
What I learned traveling to Colombia
December 29, 2018
At The English Farm, we realize that language isn't just something you learn, it's something you use —in business, in speaking tests, and with locals when you are traveling.
Business Concepts - When we discuss trivial matters over important ones
December 22, 2018
We generally prefer to discuss things we understand rather than things we don't, and that can be a big problem in interviews and meetings.
43 ways to use the word "work"
December 15, 2018
You have probably said the word “work” many times: to do a job (I work a lot of overtime), to make an effort (That’s hard work!) or to function (does this thing work?).
How to use anecdotes as evidence
December 8, 2018
Sometimes the best way to answer a question isn't to list a bunch of numbers and facts—it’s to tell a story.
Analysing speech patterns: Steve Jobs
December 1, 2018
There are many different ways to speak well and many different people who do so. Today, let's look at Steve Jobs's speaking style.
Student writing - What can be done to prevent natural disasters caused by extreme weather events?
November 24, 2018
Students at the English Farm write some amazing G.B.C. answers, and we like to share the best of the best.
This piece has had minor corrections by a teacher, but the logic, structure, and word choice are the student's.