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15/01/2022

Can you use the present simple correctly in English? 👍

We use the present simple for things we do regularly, or for things that are generally true.

Note how the verb form stays the same for all subjects except 3rd person he/she/it.

Do you play football? ⚽️ Let us know in the comments!

05/01/2022

Do you want to give up anything in 2022? Maybe you want to take up a new hobby? 💪💪💪

The new year is a great time to break old habits and start new ones.

Here are some phrasal verbs to help you describe your goals.

25/12/2021

25/12/2021

Despite what you might think, grammar doesn’t have to be difficult!

🌨️ In spite of and despite are used to link two contrasting ideas.
🌨️ They can be used at the start of a sentence or in the middle.
🌨️ They have a similar meaning to even though or although.

Learn more about despite and in spite of here:

15/12/2021

Do you have any gatherings with friends and family at this time of year? 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦👩‍👩‍👦‍👦

10/12/2021

Deciding how to end an email can be a bit difficult at times. Especially a professional one! 🤔

To help you, we have gathered together a few sign-offs that you can use. 📧
Let us know in the comments your favourite sign-off! 💬

08/12/2021

Stop monkeying around! 🐒

Here are some animal phrasal verbs for you to beaver away and learn.🦫

Go on, don’t duck out now! 🦆

05/12/2021

Do you know the difference between ‘looks like’ and ‘seems like’? 🤔

They can often be used interchangeably, but they do have a slight difference in meaning.

Can you practise using them in a sentence?

04/12/2021

Do you know this fact about the word ‘screeched’?🏎️ 💨

If you have any facts about the English language, please share – we’d love to hear them!

26/11/2021

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‘Bargain’ is our Word of the Month!💰

It can be used as both a noun or a verb, as seen in the examples below.

When was the last time you found a bargain? What was it and how much did it cost?

23/11/2021