C1 Advanced English Vocabulary Grammar
C1 Paraphrasing Techniques: 12 Ways to Paraphrase
Learn how to paraphrase at C1 level using 12 practical techniques for Cambridge C1 Advanced Writing and Use of English.
C1 Advanced
C1 Advanced Open Cloze: 10 Types of Words to Look For
C1 Advanced Open Cloze can be tricky because the missing words are often small grammatical words rather than difficult vocabulary. Learn 10 types of words to look for, with exam-style examples and practice.
B2 First C1 Advanced Grammar
In spite of, Despite, However, Although: What’s the Difference?
English learners often know that in spite of, despite, however, although, can all express contrast. The difficulty is knowing which grammatical structure to use after each one. Compare: Although it was raining, we went for a walk. Despite the rain, we went for a walk. In spite of the rain, Read more
C1 Advanced English Vocabulary Phrasal Verbs
50 Phrasal Verbs for C1 Advanced
Hello English learners! If you are preparing for Cambridge English: C1 Advanced (CAE), phrasal verbs are not optional — they are essential. Examiners expect you to use them naturally in writing, speaking, and Use of English, especially when you’re expressing ideas precisely, sounding fluent, and avoiding repetition. In this lesson, Read more
English Vocabulary Phrasal Verbs
14 Phrasal verbs with DO
14 Phrasal Verbs with DO (Meanings & Examples) Hello, English learners 👋 Welcome to a new lesson! Phrasal verbs are essential in English because native speakers use them constantly — in conversations, emails, news articles, and exams. Learning them will instantly make your English sound more fluent, natural, and confident. Read more
Cambridge exams English Vocabulary Phrasal Verbs
18 Phrasal Verbs Used in the News
18 Phrasal Verbs Used in the News (with Meanings & Examples) If you read the news in English, you’ll quickly notice something interesting: journalists love phrasal verbs. Whether they are writing about politics, climate change, business, health, or sport, they often use short, powerful expressions like carry out, call off, Read more
English Vocabulary Phrasal Verbs
15 Phrasal Verbs with ABOUT: Meanings, Usage & Examples
In this lesson, you’ll learn 15 useful phrasal verbs with ABOUT, together with their meanings, grammar, register and natural examples. The word about is small, but when it joins a verb, it can produce some surprisingly useful expressions. Compare: How did the problem come about? How should we go about Read more