Language learning

It’s safe to say, we probably text or email more than we talk face-to-face. In fact, I would say most of my communication (whether with friends, family or co-workers) is done online. Test your knowledge of writing formal and informal emails: 1) When do you usually write I look forward to hearing from you ? […]

Good morning! Have you been spending too much money recently? Here are some informal ways to say: ‘I don’t have any money”. For example: “I can’t buy any Christmas presents this year because I’m flat broke!” I’m penniless I’m flat broke I’m skint I’m strapped for cash I’m in red ( a business term) Our […]

Do you consider yourself lucky? I. Ways to wish someone good luck All the best! Best of luck! Fingers crossed! Knock them dead! Blow them away! What good luck charms are in your country?   II. Expressions about luck a stroke of luck – something good that happens unexpectedly (to have) the luck of Irish […]

Did you manage to see the supermoon yesterday? I didn’t. Many people in the UK and abroad managed to take photos of the full moon as it made its closest approach since 1948. How do you think they felt? 1) Under the moon 2) Like a moon 3) Round the moon 4) Over the moon […]

Cambridge English is “everyday English”, it prepares you for living and working in an English-speaking country. The Cambridge English exams, which are available throughout the year, are taken by more than 3 million people each year around the world. The Certificates are very valuable for your future career prospects and are accepted in almost every […]

Here are various ways of asking for help, and offering someone help. Learn more about how to offer help at work, school and other life situations: ASKING FOR HELP 1) Can you help me…..? 2) Could you/Would you …? 3) Could you give me a hand, please? 4) Could you do me a favour, please? […]

Are you a computer geek? If not, these words and expressions are a real ‘must’ for you to know in the XXI century! How many words related to the world of computers and the Internet do you already know? BASIC COMPUTER VOCABULARY   cookies – 1) a thin, flat cake that is dry and usually […]

Comparative adjectives One way of describing a person or thing is by saying that they have more of a particular quality than someone or something else. To do this, we use comparative adjectives, which are formed either by adding ‘-er’ at the end of the adjective, or placing ‘more’ before the adjective, e.g: “She is […]

Are you keen on history? Every year on the 5th of November, lots of people celebrate the Bonfire Night (or Guy Fawkes Night) by watching fireworks, going to the bonfire displays and enjoying delicious traditional food. What is it all about? Here is a bit of British history for you… In 1605, there was a […]