Learn how to approach C1 Advanced Word Formation step by step. Discover how to identify word class, use prefixes and suffixes, recognise negative forms and avoid common Part 3 mistakes.
Have you ever seen a word like unhappy, rewrite, impossible or misunderstand and guessed its meaning before checking a dictionary? That is the power of prefixes in English. A prefix is a small group of letters added to the beginning of a word to change its meaning. For example: happy Read more
Word Formation for B2 First: Rules, Examples and Smart Exam Tips In this lesson, you will learn what word formation for B2 First is, how it appears in the exam, which prefixes and suffixes you need to know, and how to choose the correct form with confidence. If you are Read more
Learn what abstract nouns in English are, how they differ from concrete nouns, how they are formed, and how to use them correctly with clear examples and common mistakes.
Suffix –phile Hello, English learners! Today, we will explore an interesting suffix –phile. You might have seen it in words like bibliophile or audiophile, but what does it actually mean? What does “–phile” mean? The suffix –phile comes from the Greek word philos, meaning loving or fond of. When you Read more
Adjective Suffixes in English: A Complete Guide to -able, -ful, -less, -ous, -ic, -ive and More Adjective suffixes in English are small endings that we add to nouns or verbs to form adjectives. Once you understand the most common suffixes that form adjectives, you can recognise hundreds of words more Read more
Suffix -HOOD in English (Meaning, Examples & Usage) | B2–C1 Hello English learners! Today, we will explore the suffix –hood, a common ending in English used to describe states, periods of life, roles, relationships, and conditions. Understanding –hood will help you recognise meanings more easily, expand your vocabulary, and sound more Read more