A short video lesson on the definite and indefinite article For many students - particularly those whose native language doesn’t have definite or indefinite articles, using them correctly can be a bit challenging. This short video, written for IELTS students but useful for anyone at upper-intermediate to advanced level, looks at this area of … [Read more...] about Articles
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Verb Patterns
Welcome to this 10 minute video lesson on English verb patterns. English verbs are often followed by another verb or by an object plus a verb. Depending on what the first verb is, the pattern that follows can be completely different from one verb to the next. It's an area that many students find tricky. Check out our video lesson below, written for IELTS students but useful … [Read more...] about Verb Patterns
Countable and Uncountable Nouns
Another video looking at common mistakes made by upper-intermediate and advanced learners. 'The traffic are very bad in my area', 'At university I do a lot of researches', 'The landscapes change dramatically in my country'. Just some of the mistakes we've heard from students. Watch this video to practise this area of English. https://youtu.be/MWzVuFPLBx8 Transcript … [Read more...] about Countable and Uncountable Nouns
Word Order with Adverbs
Another common problem upper-intermediate and advanced learners have. A problem students often have when using adverbs is to put them in the wrong position in the statement. Watch this short video from our '10-Minute Grammar' series for some examples and how to avoid them. https://youtu.be/JgucTmVeSKU Transcript for 'Word Order with Adverbs' Welcome to the latest … [Read more...] about Word Order with Adverbs
How to Confirm Understanding
Some useful expressions to make sure you're following someone. If you're being asked questions in an English exam, at work or at university, you need to be able to make sure you understand what the other person has asked you. Practise using some useful expressions from our '5 Minute Functions' video lesson below. This video was made with IELTS students in mind but will be … [Read more...] about How to Confirm Understanding
How to Agree and Disagree
Some useful expressions for conversations and discussions. If you're working with a partner in an English Speaking exam, or taking part in discussions at work or university, you'll want to be able to agree and disagree effectively. This short video from our '5 Minute Functions' series of lessons will help you do just this. Written for IELTS students, but ideal for anyone … [Read more...] about How to Agree and Disagree
How to Express an Opinion
Some useful expressions to express your views. Whether you're taking an English Speaking exam like FCE, CAE or CPE or using English in the workplace or at university, you will often find yourself having to give an opinion. Avoid using 'I think' again and again by learning some alternative phrases. The video below is part of our '5 Minute Functions' series of videos … [Read more...] about How to Express an Opinion
How to Speculate and Hypothesise
A key skill for advanced English speakers. You will be expected to show you can speculate in English if you're taking and advanced Speaking exam like CAE, CPE or IELTS. The same skills will be vital for people using English at work or university. Check out one of our 'Five Minute Functions' video lesson below. Aimed at IELTS students but appropriate for anyone wanting to … [Read more...] about How to Speculate and Hypothesise
Use Fillers to Improve Your Fluency
Short expressions that will help you reduce those pauses. This is another short lesson from our 'Five Minute Functions' series of videos. Avoid hesitating and become more fluent when responding to questions using fillers. Written for IELTS students, but equally useful for anyone wanting to become more fluent in English. https://youtu.be/2d858oKdkK4 Transcript for … [Read more...] about Use Fillers to Improve Your Fluency
How to Express Likes and Dislikes
And how to avoid repeating 'I like' ... 'I like ...' etc. Welcome to another of our 'Five Minute Functions' video lessons. This was produced for IELTS students but will be equally useful for any student preparing for an English Speaking exam like FCE, CAE or CPE or for anyone facing a situation where they have to talk about themselves in … [Read more...] about How to Express Likes and Dislikes