Solving false friends: Describing where you live
By The English Farm, 8月 30 2021
Some English words seem simple, so students overlook them. Many students—even high-level students—have trouble talking about where they live.
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Don't say NATURE - describe it instead
By Kahu, 8月 22 2021
Native speakers never say, “You'll enjoy nature,” or, “It has beautiful nature.”
Understand and use GENERATION
By Di, 8月 16 2021
Many English learners have trouble using the word “generation.” Does it mean what you think it means?
GCAS: Avoid the top 3 mistakes
By The English Farm, 7月 26 2021
Here are practical tips to avoid the three most common mistakes in the GCAS.
Pronunciation as sport
By The English Farm, 7月 17 2021
Learning a skill on the sports field or in the classroom takes time and effort. Let's look at how pronunciation and learning a sport are similar.
How to succeed in the GCAS
By Hina, 7月 12 2021
The GCAS is a business English speaking test. We’ve gathered strategies and tips to help you succeed.
The GCAS explained
By Hina, 7月 05 2021
The GCAS tests your ability to speak English in business situations. If you are taking the test, tell your teacher. They will help you prepare.
Count naturally by saying THERE ARE
By The English Farm, 6月 21 2021
Try to spot what is unnatural about the following statement, “The number of people on my team is 5."
Uptalk brings you down
By Di, 5月 30 2021
"Uptalk" is when you say everything with a rising tone like it's a question. It makes you sound weak and underconfident. Here's how to solve it.
Examiners are stupid, blind, and forgetful
By James, 5月 23 2021
I was given advice many years ago. It has helped me greatly. If you are taking a speaking or writing test, it can help you, too.
Timed writing improves your speed and style
By The English Farm, 5月 18 2021
If you practice writing slowly, you will likely keep writing slowly. To speed up, try timed writing.
Grammar essentials: Elements of language
By Kevin, 5月 10 2021
It's very helpful to consider the building blocks of the language. So, let's begin with the basics and build up to the very complex.