Today’s episode is all about self correction, or correcting your own mistakes. 20140730_selfcorrection.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.
It’s fine to listen, watch, and read English; you do need input. Talking and writing are fine, too. However, you need to make sure you are really challenging yourself so that you can get better. If you can read and understand this website then I am sure you can give your opinion and reasons for … [Read more…]
I posted about describing medical problems earlier this week. Here are some links to deeper subject matter.
You will definitely make mistakes when learning a language and you will definitely learn from mistakes. Keep them in mind but don’t worry about them.
Even the healthiest person needs to visit the doctor sometimes. Here is some language you can use to describe common illnesses.
This week’s podcast is about daily routines. Remember, adverbs of frequency (always, sometimes, usually, never) go before the verb. I always wake up at half-past six. Adverbial phrases go at the end of the clause. I go running three times a week. 20140723_routine.mp3 The podcast is also available in the iTunes Store by searching for … [Read more…]
When you book hotel rooms, it is important to know what kind of rooms you need. A single room has one single bed. A twin room has two single beds. A double room has one double bed. A suite usually has a double bed and a living room facility and often also has private dining … [Read more…]
It is important to know word families for standardized tests like TOEIC, TOEFL, IELTS and Eiken. However, word families are not only important for those tests; they give you the ability to choose a different form of a word you know that is similar to a word you are trying to remember but cannot. In … [Read more…]