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Each week we give a summary of a popular news story and then discuss the meaning of some of the key words and phrases people use when discussing this topic.…
Each week we give a summary of a popular news story and then discuss the meaning of some of the key words and phrases people use when discussing this topic.…
Aurora, a language learner from Italy, gives her perspective on how she has become a better writer in English. (more…)
Listen to the recording and answer the following questions. If the speaking is too difficult for you to understand, there is a written transcription below the questions. But first, try…
Does anybody, in fact, do mistakes? No, the correct term is to make mistakes. History Why??! The original use of do and make seem fairly clear and is still the…
SGI's Cambridge CAE course is the latest addition to a growing list of specialist evening courses that meets the demands of London’s increasingly professional international workforce. Successful completion of this…
Hopefully you can spot the mistake in the title!* If not, this article is definitely for you. A false friend (also known as a false cognate) is a word from…
The journey of the English language is a long and winding road that stretches back over the centuries. (more…)
A good way to keep motivated for learning English is to do lots of different things. If you just do grammar exercises every day, then it’s bound to be boring…
PHRASES FOR GAP FILL bullet points I’m writing I regret to inform you You’ll be pleased to hear I’d be grateful I look forward to Kind regards do not hesitate…
Yes, here it comes! The biggest secret that will make you master the English language in the shortest time that you could imagine. Is the secret a special method that…