Mastering Formal and Informal Writing for Exams
Prepare for your exams by mastering the use of formal and informal language with some examples and inspired exam questions!
British vs. American English: What’s the difference?
English is a diverse language which has been influenced by the many countries that speak it. Jack explains the differences between US and UK English here.
Traditions & Adventure: The wonders of a UK Summer
Teacher Jack explains how many in the UK spend their summer holidays and provides clear examples of activities, don’t forget to download the worksheet!
Mid-Year Check In and Review- B2+ Podcast
It’s the perfect time to look at your goals and analyse what is the best way to achieve your objectives before the end of the year.
Brighten Up Your Vocabulary: Phrasal Verbs for Weather Talk
Teacher Jack introduces some commonly used phrasal verbs used to talk about the weather in English. Check out the worksheet too!
It-clauses for Speaking- B1- Podcast
It-Clauses are an easy way to emphasize information when speaking. This simple grammar point uses ‘it’ and ‘when’, for example: I love it when…
Learning in the Sun: Exploring Summer Vocabulary
Teacher Jack explains common words and expressions used in the summer season related to the weather and popular activities during this season.
Fun Facts about South Africa B2+ Podcast
South Africa is called the Rainbow Nation due to its diverse and multicultural society. Let’s look at some interesting facts about what makes this country so special.
Grappling Grammar: past habits and used to
Teacher Jack explains how to express past habits in English with the use of the past expression “used to”.
Fixed Expressions- C2- Podcast
Today we are looking at fixed expressions with ‘and’, specifically for C2 students.
Grappling Grammar: Relative Clauses & Pronouns
Teacher Jack explains the uses of relative pronouns and clauses with examples.
Phrasal Verbs for Work- Podcast
Phrasal Verbs are a natural form of communication in English. Here are 10 phrasal verbs that you can use in a work environment.
Grappling Grammar: Using the Conditionals
Jack explains the uses of the zero, first, second and third conditional tenses with examples.
AEIOU – Long and Short Vowel Sounds- Podcast
When spelling words in English, a lot of Spanish speakers have problems with the vowel sounds, especially A E I because, for example, Spanish i sounds like the capital letter E in English. Let’s look at the pronunciation of the A E I O U sounds in English.
Grappling Grammar: The Passive Voice
In this post, Jack explains the purpose and use of the passive voice with examples and translations.
B1 Dictations #1- Podcast
Here are two B1 dictations for you to practise your listening and writing. Don’t forget to download the transcript to check if you did the dictation correctly!
Grappling Grammar: Prepositions of Place
in this post, Jack explains the uses of the prepositions of place with some examples.
B2 Cambridge Speaking Part 2- Podcast
Download the transcript for this episode so that you have all the necessary information to help you pass this part of the Cambridge exam!