English for advanced learners

Deny, Refuse, Reject, Decline

Deny, Refuse, Reject, Decline

Deny, Refuse, Reject, Decline: What’s the Difference? Hello English learners! Have you ever been unsure whether to use deny, refuse, reject, or decline? These four words look similar because they all deal with not accepting something. But in English, they aren’t interchangeable—they have their own meanings, contexts, and levels of Read more

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Dirty, filthy, messy

Dirty, Filthy, Messy

Dirty, Filthy, Messy Hello English learners. Do you know the difference between dirty, filthy, messy?  These three adjectives all describe things that are not clean or tidy, but they are not exactly the same. Some refer to a little bit of dirt, while others suggest a complete disaster that might Read more

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Phrasal verbs with "break"

Phrasal Verbs with “Break”

Phrasal Verbs with “Break” – Meanings and Examples for Advanced English Learners Phrasal verbs can be tricky, but they’re also the spice that makes English sound natural. The verb “break” is particularly versatile — it pops up in dozens of expressions, many of which have nothing to do with physically Read more

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How to Use Discourse Markers

How to Use Discourse Markers

How to Use Discourse Markers Properly for CAE (C1 Advanced) If you have ever read an essay that felt like a maze or listened to a speaker who jumped from topic to topic without warning, then you know just how important discourse markers are. How to Use Discourse Markers  Discourse Read more

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Passive Voice

Passive Voice

Hello English learners. Welcome to the new lesson. We are having an interesting grammar lesson today – passive voice.

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English Idioms Related to Forgiving

English Idioms Related to Forgiving

English Idioms Related to Forgiving Hi English learners. Welcome to a new lesson. We will look at 12 English idioms related to forgiving. Bury the hatchet/your differences Meaning: to end an argument and come to friendly terms again. Forgive and forget Meaning: to stop being angry at someone for something Read more

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Ways to Add Emphasis

Ways to Add Emphasis in English

Ways to Add Emphasis in English Hello English learners! Welcome to a new lesson. We will discuss different ways to add emphasis to your writing or speech. Here is the list: Using inversion to add emphasis We can add emphasis to our sentences by placing a negative adverb at the Read more

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