English grammatical tenses are often taught one after the other, without paying much attention to how they all fit together.In this article, we take the traditional view of English tenses and turn it on its head to see if we can create a better understanding of how each one is related.
Have you ever what symbols like ‘n.[u]’, ‘v.[t.]’, ’conj.’ and ’det.’ mean in the dictionary? Well, these symbols describe word forms. In this article, you’ll discover all the common dictionary word forms and how you can use them in your language learning.
If you’ve ever moved apartment or house, you’ll have needed to make a decision over whether to deal with the owner of the property (the ‘landlord’ or ‘landlady’) either directly or through an agent.In this article, we discuss the pros and cons of each, so that you’re ready to make an informed decision the next […]
Brian Barrymore is not a normal zombie – he doesn’t live in the underground sewers surviving on the brains of rats, lizards and (once in a while) living humans. Instead, Brian spends his days working at the head office of a multinational company.In this English B1 (intermediate) graded reader, we watch as Brian tries to […]
Networking is an essential career skill that can lead to new contacts, better relationships and more opportunities. Despite this, most people don’t prepare for the unexpected situations where you happen to bump into people inside and outside the workplace.In this article, we explore why elevator pitches are so important and look at some tips on […]
You don’t have to spend long with a British person before they tell you how much they’re looking forward to their ‘Sunday roast’ and look at you like you’re a crazy person when you tell them you haven’t heard of it before. So what on earth is it?Save your appetite for this article as we […]
Brian Barrymore is not a normal zombie – he doesn’t live in the underground sewers surviving on the brains of rats, lizards and (once in a while) living humans. Instead, Brian spends his days working at the head office of a multinational company.In this English B1 (intermediate) graded reader, we watch as Brian tries to […]
In this article, you’ll discover a number of ways that you can develop your English listening skills. You’ll also learn one powerful step-by-step method that will really take your listening to the next level.
In this vocabulary article, we explore ten of the most common work tasks you’re likely to see in a range of different office jobs.
In this article, you’ll learn how to pronounce all 270,000 words of the English language perfectly. Sound unlikely? Actually, it’s not as difficult as you might imagine. Read on to discover exactly how you can achieve this.
It’s Wednesday morning again and you have another team meeting in English. You know how it goes – it’s the same every week. The strong English speakers seem interested and are all involved, sharing their opinions and responding to each other about the latest projects and ideas. The rest sit still, listen and blend in […]
In this grammar article, we explore the key differences between gerunds and infinitives – what they are, when and how to use them. Test yourself on your knowledge with our interactive quizzes.
