Nominalisation in English (C1 Advanced): How to Sound More Formal, Clear, and Sophisticated There is a moment in every advanced English learner’s life when simple sentences start to feel… a little too simple. Compare these two sentences: People discussed the problem for hours. There was a long discussion of the Read more
Advanced Conjunctions in English: How to Use Not Only… But Also, Hardly… When & More There comes a moment in every English learner’s life when simple sentences are no longer enough. “I was tired, but I finished.” “He arrived, and we started.” “She is smart, and she is kind.” Perfectly Read more
Quantifiers for CAE Essays In the Cambridge C1 Advanced (CAE), strong ideas are important—but how you express them often matters just as much. One area where candidates frequently lose easy marks is quantifiers. Quantifiers allow you to express amounts, proportions, frequencies, and degrees with accuracy and sophistication. Used well, they help Read more
Phrasal Verbs for University Life (B2–C1 Vocabulary Guide) University life is a whirlwind of deadlines, lectures, friendships, and new experiences. To describe all of this naturally in English — especially in Cambridge B2 First and C1 Advanced exams — phrasal verbs are indispensable. They bring colour, precision, and fluency to Read more
Phrasal Verbs with “Write” Hello, dear English learners! If you’re studying for the Cambridge B2 First (FCE) or C1 Advanced (CAE) exam, mastering phrasal verbs is essential for sounding natural and fluent. Today, we’ll look at some common and useful phrasal verbs with “write” — along with clear explanations and Read more
Prepositional Phrases for Formal Contexts Prepositional phrases are essential for expressing complex ideas clearly and elegantly. In formal English—used in essays, reports, proposals, and academic discussions—these phrases make your writing more precise, cohesive, and polished. They help you show relationships between ideas (such as cause, contrast, or condition) and can Read more
Prepositional Phrases of Contrast Hello English learners! In today’s lesson, we will explore some useful prepositional phrases of contrast — the ones you need when you want to show differences, opposites, or unexpected results in English. They could come handy if you are writing an essay for the Cambridge B2 Read more