Leave Space to Guess in Your Reading
Lots of students read as much as they can, all at once, to take in as much information as possible. However, sometimes it is better to leave space to guess in your reading.
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Find Love Using English
A lot of people studying English find that as they grow to love English-speaking culture they find English speakers more attractive, too. This post cannot guarantee anything but it may help your search for love.
Questions Come After Reading and Listening
Reading and listening are excellent ways to learn new vocabulary but they can also help you learn more about a subject if you ask yourself questions afterward.
Podcast: Background Noise
Today’s podcast is about listening with background noise. I recorded it in a metro station. Background Noise – 15th October 2014 The podcast is also available in the iTunes Store by searching for Get Great English or clicking here. Also, you can stream it on Stitcher here or in the sidebar.
Do I Have To Learn Phrasal Verbs?
Yes, you do, eventually. If you never learn phrasal verbs there are going to be huge gaps in your vocabulary knowledge. This could cause you to be unable to express yourself properly or to misunderstand other people. “But you could just use normal verbs, couldn’t you?” You could in some situations but not in others. … [Read more…]
Talk About the Paranormal
I don’t believe in ghosts or anything like that but sometimes you get caught up in talk about the paranormal (things that appear real but don’t have a real explanation). Here is some vocabulary to talk about it. It might come in handy for Halloween next month.
Homophones In Context
Today’s episode is about homophones, words that sound the same, and what happens when you encounter homophones with little context. Homophones In Context – 10th September 2014 The podcast is also available in the iTunes Store by searching for Get Great English or clicking here. Also, you can stream it on Stitcher here or in … [Read more…]
Guess Responses Correctly in TOEIC Tests
In the part II of the TOEIC test you need to listen for the best answer to a question and you choose from three possible answers. It’s easy for some people but more difficult for others. Here are some tips to help you guess responses correctly in TOEIC tests.
Be Strategic to Read Academically
This week it’s Campus Week at Get Great English. I know the term hasn’t started yet but think of it as a little time to prepare before packing bags, unpacking, moving into halls of residence or a flat. Reading for pleasure is usually different to reading for university. Reading for pleasure has no time limit, … [Read more…]
Podcast: Use chunks to read aloud more fluently
Today’s episode is about a way to help you read aloud more fluently. You’ll need this PDF file: podcast_chunks.pdf 20140813_chunking.mp3 The podcast is also available in the iTunes Store by searching for Get Great English or clicking here. Also, you can stream it on Stitcher here or in the sidebar.