What's the difference between"IN an hour" and "an hour LATER"?
By Jeremy, September 19 2020
A lot of people misuse in and later. Are you one of them?
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Pronunciation advice: start with your ear, not your mouth
By Kara, September 12 2020
Some pronunciation strategies are ineffective. But, by using the right strategy, you can sound much more like a native speaker.
Common mistakes: Use "speak" correctly and impressively
By Di, September 05 2020
"Speak", "say", "talk" and "tell" all mean giving voice to words, but each is used differently. In this blog, find out how and when to use the verb "speak" correctly.
Describing amounts with "enough" and "too"
By Di, August 29 2020
The words enough and too are easy to understand, but many students fail to use them correctly. Or, even if they are correct, they may be unnatural. I've heard too many mistakes, and I've had enough! It's time to master too and enough.
Idioms: All ears
By Di, August 22 2020
Prick up your ears for these 10 idioms using the word "ear"!
We mostly remember beginnings and endings, which is a problem
By Jeremy, August 15 2020
When you speak, how much does the audience remember, and which parts do they remember? The answer may help you re-think how to be an impressive communicator.
Guide to memory: Why just repeating new information is a bad idea
By Jeremy, August 08 2020
Repeating new information, also called "rehearsal", is commonly called one of the worst memorization techniques. Why? Let's get into it.
Feeling foreign in a foreign language
By Di, August 01 2020
Can you be yourself in a second language?
How to use IF: The English Farm's guide to common conditionals
By Kevin, July 25 2020
Conditional sentences are common in everyday English. But you need to be very careful in the way you use conditionals—otherwise, you can convey the wrong meaning entirely.
The stages of learning
By Di, July 18 2020
Learning happens in four stages. Knowing which stage you are on means you know where to go next—or if you are finished!
Common mistakes: Say or talk?
By Di, July 11 2020
"Say" and "Talk" are often confused, but they mean different things, and we use different grammar for each one. If you want to know how to use them correctly every time, check out this blog!
When should you use complex language?
By Ilia, July 04 2020
Should you use jargon with your colleagues? How about with your clients? How about in a speaking test? Here's a simple but powerful rule to guide you.