Study skills

On, in or at? Learn to use prepositions properly.

Prepositions. These little guys can be very confusing. In my opinion, the easiest way to learn prepositions is to associate them with a...

Twelve English Idioms Everybody Should Know

Unlock the charm of the English language with insights from our talented Advanced Class students. They take you on a journey through the...

Writing a formal email at work

Email is normally a pretty informal way of communicating these days, but there are often times when you have to write a formal email....

The 5 best TV shows for learning English

Ready to watch some TV in English? This can be a great activity to help you unwind but you’ll still learn something, even if it’s just a...

Can vs Could

Another two easily confused words this week. Fortunately, the difference between these two is fairly straightforward though the...

10 idioms or phrases to express happiness

“I’m happy”. It’s a wonderful feeling, isn’t it? There are plenty of other ways to express happiness in English. I’ll list the more...

Speak vs Talk

These two words are often confused by learners of English, and I can see why: the meanings are similar. Sometimes, natives use speak and...

5 ways to SMASH your IELTS

1. Enrol on an IELTS class. If you haven't already, and you're certain that you want and/or need to do an IELTS exam, i would strongly...

Study skills: using an online thesaurus to find synonyms

Do these little conversations sound familiar? A. How are you feeling today? B. I’m feeling good, thanks. A. How’s the food? B. Really...