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In the Meeting vs At the Meeting

This pair confuses a lot of people, and I'm going to explain it in on minute!

In the meeting:
Use this when you’re talking about participation or involvement inside the meeting.
It answers the question: What was happening during the meeting?

Examples:
a) I raised this issue in the meeting.

b) She was very quiet in the meeting.

c) We discussed student visas in the meeting.

d) He made an important contribution in the meeting.

Think of it as being actively inside the discussion.

(2) At the meeting:
We us this expression when we are talking about presence, location, or attendance but not necessarily contributing ideas during the meeting.
It answers the question: Where or on what occasion?

Examples:
a) I met the parent at the meeting.

b) There were ten people at the meeting.

c) He wasn’t present at the meeting.

d) Some life changing decisions were announced at the meeting.

Think of it as simply being there.

Let's learn some standard phrasal verbs for study.

1. Look up: to search for information
I looked up the meaning of the word in the dictionary.

2. Go over: is to review or revise
Let’s go over the notes before the test.

3. Carry out: is to do or conduct (research or an assignment)
The students carried out a survey for their project.

4. Work on: is to spend time improving or completing something.
Terfa is working on his final year project.

5. Fall behind: to fail to keep up with work.
Moses fell behind in his studies after missing classes.

6. Catch up: is to reach the required level after falling behind.
Jane stayed up late to catch up on her reading.

7. Hand in: to submit work.
Please, hand in your assignment by Friday.

8. Take in: to understand or absorb information.
It took them time to take in all the new concepts.

9. Brush up on: to improve existing knowledge.
We need to brush up on our grammar before the exam.

10. Drop out: to stop studying before completion.
She dropped out of university due to financial challenges.

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Conditional sentences are grammar gold 💎
IELTS examiners love them.
Teachers expect them.
Yet many learners fear them.

Relax. Using the same winning structure as before, let’s break Conditional Sentences into something clear, logical, and unforgettable.

What Are Conditional Sentences?

Conditional sentences talk about:
A) Possible, unreal, or imagined situations.
B) Results that depend on a condition.

Read the postal below for examples.

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Many English learners write these words
Confidently, publicly, wrongly.

If you want your English to look polished, educated, and professional, read this carefully.

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1) "Alot"
This word does NOT exist in standard English.

"A lot"
Correct and accepted
Meaning: a large amount or number

Example:
I learned a lot from today’s lesson.

2) "Infact"
This is not a word.

"In fact"
Correct (always two words)
Meaning: to emphasize truth or correction.

Example:
He looks young. In fact, he is over 30

3) "Weldone"
Incorrect spelling.

"Well done"
Correct (two words)
Meaning: used to praise someone

Example:
Well done! You performed excellently.

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even when your ideas are brilliant.

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Specific Names for Money Based on Context
English has many money words, and most of them are used for specific purposes or contexts. I’ll group them clearly so you can use them confidently.

(1) General and Informal Names for Money
Used in everyday speech.
Cash: physical money (notes and coins
I don’t have cash on me.

Money: general term
She earns good money.

Bucks: informal (mainly American)
It costs ten bucks.

Quid: informal British term
I paid twenty quid.

Dough: very informal
He’s trying to make some dough.

(2) Money for Payment and Purchase

Used when buying or paying for something.
Fee: payment for a service
Tuition fee, consultation fee.

Fare: transport cost
Bus fare, taxi fare

Charge: cost demanded
There is an extra charge.

Price: cost of an item
The price is high.

Bil: money owed after a service
Restaurant bill

(3) Money Earned From Work or Business
Used for income.
Salary: fixed monthly pay
She earns a good salary.

Wage: hourly or daily pay
Minimum wage

Income: money received regularly
His income increased.

Earnings: money gained from work
Company earnings

Profit: money made after costs
The business made a profit.

(4) Money Given or Received for Support

Used for assistance or gifts.

Allowance: regular small amount
Children receive allowance.

Grant: money given for education or projects
Research grant

Donation: money given freely
Charity donation

Aid: support money (often by government)
Financial aid

Subsidy: government financial support
Fuel subsidy

(5) Money Saved or Stored
Used for future use.
Savings: money kept for future
She used her savings.

Fund: money set aside for a purpose
Education fund

Reserve: money kept for emergencies
Emergency reserve

(6) Money Borrowed or Owed
Used in financial obligations.

Loan: money borrowed
Student loan

Debt: money owed
He is in debt.
Credit: money allowed to borrow
Credit card

Mortgage: loan for a house
Home mortgage

(7) Illegal or Dishonest Money (Careful Use)
Used in crime or corruption contexts.

Bribe: money to influence
He paid a bribe.

Ransom: money demanded for release
Kidnap ransom

Kickback: secret illegal payment
Political kickback

(8) Academic and Formal Usage (IELTS-friendly)
Good for essays and formal writing.

Funds
Finances
Revenue
Capital
Expenditure
Example:
The government allocated funds for education.