Some students, especially those who have learned English mainly through watching movies or playing video games, struggle with spelling words correctly in English. I'm here to tell you that native speakers can struggle with spelling, too. I am a terrible speller, I always have been, and I'm sure if you go through these blog entries,… Continue reading Exam tips: Spelling Help
This one may seem obvious, but it's really important to make sure you take a few minutes to read through your answers at the end of your exam, to make sure you haven't made any silly mistakes. Spelling, punctuation, and grammar are important in your writing. When it comes to high-stakes exams like the IELTS,… Continue reading Exam tips: Check your work!
If you're studying for higher-level English exams, it's really important to know which prepositions go with which verbs, nouns and phrases. On exams like the Cambridge Advanced Exam, this knowledge is explicitly tested. In other situations, it can be something that makes you sound more advanced, refined and knowledgeable in English. Prepositions are words like… Continue reading Progression Practice: Notice the Prepositions!
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