English Teacher and Accent Reduction Specialist
It’s time for Christmas Carols! Carols is the name we give to Christmas songs, especially religious Christmas songs. For many people, Christmas is a time to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ. For others, it is simply a festive time to spend with family and friends. For many Christians, it is a combination of both. I […]
Originally posted on The FUTURE of Learning: (Photo credit: http://bit.ly/2iP6mma) Many of you are thinking right now, how wonderful it is going to be when your English is so proficient you could almost be taken for a native speaker, where you are able to talk fluently and freely in virtually any situation and you also…
via Where will your English be in 10 YEARS TIME? — The FUTURE of Learning
(Photo credit: https://bit.ly/2M3UwjH) Remember the days when 30 was over the hill? When you were young and you met a 30 year old person, they were a real adult, someone who knew exactly what was what. Well, soon it changed to 40. Then you become forty yourself, and before you know it 50 comes knocking […]
via Learning OVER 50 – You’ve still got a LONG WAY to go yet — The FUTURE of Learning
Do you think that Reflexive Pronouns are confusing? If so, read on. The good news is that they are limited in number and limited in use. We only use Reflexive Pronouns to reflect back on someone or something, just like a mirror. Look at the monkey in the picture. 1. The monkey is looking at itself. […]
via Reflexive Pronouns ∼ Easier than You Think! — Mary’s English Blog
How often do you use the word “Very” to add emphasis to an ordinary word? How about trying out some dynamic new words? (Don’t you think that “dynamic” is preferable to “better”?) Once again, GrammarCheck.net have created an easy-to-use, helpful Infographic to boost your English. Keep in mind that the recommended words are not the only […]
via 147 Words to Use instead of “Very” — Mary’s English Blog
In a post published April 26, 2015, I recommended A guide to understanding persuasive language, provided by the University of New South Wales, Australia. This guide provided excellent advice on developing writing and speaking skills. Unfortunately, this link is no longer available, but don’t despair! I have found a well-written, concise guide on Literary Techniques by the BBC […]
How often do you use the word “Very” to add emphasis to an ordinary word? How about trying out some dynamic new words? (Don’t you think that “dynamic” is preferable to “better”?) Once again, GrammarCheck.net have created an easy-to-use, helpful Infographic to boost your English. Keep in mind that the recommended words are not the only […]
via 147 Words to Use instead of “Very” — Mary’s English Blog
The Queen, her Mother and Grandmother.
(Photo credit: https://bit.ly/2PXbL9h) In the past our world was literally the connection we had with our family and friends. Anything outside of that world was big and scary. It was only the brave who ventured beyond that comfort zone, and it was only those brave ones who moved the world forward. Needless to say the […]