Monthly Archives: Μάιος 2017

How to Disagree Politely?

How to Disagree Politely?

Conversations about disagreements are hard in any language! Here are some useful English phrases to help… WAYS TO SAY YOU DISAGREE 1) I see things differently. 2) I am on the opposite side of the debate. 3) Our opinions diverge. 4) I beg to differ. 5) And finally, if there’s no chance of agreement, this […]

Phrasal verbs with multiple meanings

Phrasal verbs with multiple meanings

Phrasal verbs can be confusing because often there’s more than one meaning. Examples: GIVE AWAY 1. Reveal a secret. It was supposed to be a surprise party but I gave it away by leaving the guest list on the kitchen table. 2. Give something for free. Justina gave away her old furniture to her sister. […]

A Tricky Verb ‘TO BE’ and Its Usage

A Tricky Verb ‘TO BE’ and Its Usage

The verb ‘to be’ is one of the most common verbs in the English language. It has many different forms in different tenses. Read the text and watch a video showing how some students struggle with using this verb in sentences:) It’s not as easy as it may seem to be.   The verb ‘to […]

7 tips to help you with writing exams

7 tips to help you with writing exams

Are you afraid of writing exams? Calm down and watch this video. It might help you to be more confident when sitting your next writing exam. TOP TIPS 1. Try out past exam papers 2.Get feedback and work on it 3.Manage your time 4.Make a plan 5. Answer using the appropriate structure 6. Check what […]

It’s a Perfect World – Present Perfect Simple tense

It’s a Perfect World – Present Perfect Simple tense

In English language there is an interesting way of speaking about consequences we can see of events which happened in unspecified past, or life experiences or announcing the news… We use the Present Perfect Simple tense, which works like a bridge, connecting past events, states with the presence:   Use the Present Perfect for: 1) […]

English proverbs in songs – ”When in Rome”

Αγγλικές παροιμίες σε τραγούδια - "When in Rome"

Έχετε πάει ποτέ στη Ρώμη; Έχετε ακούσει ποτέ αυτή την έκφραση; Σήμερα, θα μάθουμε τα πάντα γι' αυτή την έκφραση. Σημαίνει: "Η έκφραση είναι μια έκφραση που σημαίνει ότι δεν θα πρέπει να την ακούσετε..: Σημαίνει ότι είναι ευγενικό και σεβαστό να προσαρμόζετε τον τρόπο συμπεριφοράς σας όταν βρίσκεστε σε μια διαφορετική κουλτούρα ή κοινωνία.

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