Hello English Students! The end of the year is fast approaching and I wonder how you have all managed with your English studies. Are you happy with your progress? Perhaps it’s time to test your grammar skills? I am more than halfway through watching a Turkish TV Series called Magnificent Century. (There are more than … Read more
Hey! My philosophy as a teacher is that the only way to increase your IELTS score is to work hard on improving your language skills and academic techniques. But, I would be lying if I said that I haven’t learned a few shortcuts over the last 17 years that can help students to quickly move … Read more
After instruction and modeling, teachers and students should work together to apply this sound-spelling pattern to decode new words. After a period of guided practice, students should be given ample, supported opportunities for independent practice. Students need multiple, varied opportunities to practice what they are learning to achieve mastery. Independent practice opportunities to review and … Read more
Phrasal Verbs: come back, run off with, go around, wear out, ………. http://www.anglonautes.eu/learning%20english There are just 3 things to know if you want to understand and remember Phrasal Verbs: 1. Phrasal Verbs are Vocabulary. 2. There are two types: a)Separable andb)Non-separable. 3. When they are Separable, the pronoun must always go in the middle. Phrasal Verb: get up .……………….. … Read more
We know that to get a high score in IELTS writing  you need to be able to produce sentences that are error-free. Every year I mark literally thousands of IELTS writing scripts, and it is amazing how often I see the same mistakes again and again, no matter what the nationality of the writer. So, … Read more
Have students fill out brackets for vocabulary words and let them decide the “ultimate vocabulary word” in the categories of nouns, verbs, and adjectives. With Bracket Battle, my March Madness inspired vocabulary game, students will learn vocabulary autonomously as they each control their own bracket. Plus, they will review parts of speech and practice using words … Read more
Idioms can be intimidating. If an idiom has been extremely common for years, will it be old fashioned by the time you feel comfortable to start using it? Luckily, Business English trends change slowly. This is one very popular Business English idiom that isn’t going away: Call it a Day. Meaning: To stop doing or … Read more
Dua Lipa – Don’t Start Now Dua Lipa sings a song, Don’t Start Now, in which she tells an ex boyfriend very clearly that their relationship is finished and she is not interested in seeing him again. Her life is so much better without him. Her message to him is clear: If you don’t want … Read more
Hey! Grammatical Range and Accuracy makes up 25% of your IELTS Writing and Speaking scores so should be a very important part of your preparation. Today, I want to look at the 5 most common IELTS grammar mistakes that I see when marking students essays to show you how you can avoid them. Your IELTS … Read more
Multisyllabic Words: Wiley Blevins’ Best Practices for Early Readers For many developing readers, coming across multisyllabic words can feel like a major hurdle. Words that once felt easy suddenly expand into long, unfamiliar challenges. Without effective strategies, students might stumble, resort to guessing, or lose confidence in their reading abilities. However, teaching students how to … Read more
