Make Excuses for Other People
A lot of us have unreliable friends. Sometimes it makes us feel good to cover for them. Here’s a post to help you make excuses for them.
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Express Dissatisfaction
Not everything in life is fantastic. Not everything makes us feel happy. In today’s post I’ll show you some ways to express dissatisfaction.
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.
Irresistible English
There are times when your brain tells you that you have to do something that you don’t want to do, and times that your brain says to stop doing something but you feel like that’s impossible. Well, here is some vocabulary to help explain those situations.
Podcast: Numbers
Today’s episode is about numbers and how to say them. Numbers – 3rd 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 the sidebar. If you prefer Soundcloud, it’s here.
Talk About Television
I’ve already posted before about discussing movies and books but sometimes you need some extra vocabulary to talk about television.
Talk About Your Childhood
When you talk about your childhood, you need to use past tenses and probably ‘used to’ as well. Here are some tips to avoid some of the most common mistakes.
Take Part in Seminar Discussions
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. Participating in seminars can be quite intimidating, especially for non-native speakers in classes that have a native-speaking … [Read more…]
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…]