Kids Corner: Prepare your kids for the 11+ Grammar School exam.
You know if you have a tiny genius walking around in your house. If your smart kid is still at junior school, you should think about helping your little genius prepare for the 11+ exam.
Wednesday Wildcard: How can you teach me English IN English?
Many people ask me, “how can you teach me English if you don’t speak my native language?” Well, I don’t need to speak your language. You can put two people in a room from any 2 countries and they will communicate.
Sunday Funday: British and American English are 2 different languages
Saturday Supplement: Did you know I paint as well as teach English?
Oh yes! What a multi-talented (more than one skill) woman I am. So, if you are interested in art, or even just pictures of really strange animals and foods mixed together, take a look at my Haunted Edgetables Instagram.
Gateway to Grammar: Using Modal Verbs in English
“what is a modal verb? “ordinary” verbs are “doing words”, they describe actions. Modal verbs describe the ‘mode’ (or meaning) of the normal verbs around them: can, will, need to, must, have to, shall, ought to, and might.
Business Builder: English maintenance lessons for non-native English Teachers
You are an expert at helping other people improve their English and maintain excellent communication skills, but who is supporting you? You do a wonderful job every day, but everyone develops little language habits in their non-native languages, no matter how skilled they are.
Vocabulary Showcase: Synonyms for “fun”
I am so happy to be able to see people and garden in the sun, I am celebrating by looking at synonym vocabulary for “fun”!
Gateway to Grammar: When to use commas in English
It can be a little difficult remembering when to use commas (,) in English, especially if they are used differently in your native language. Here are some helpful tips to show you when to use commas correctly in your writing!
Kids Corner: Collective nouns are funny
So that is a “walk” of snails. It turns out that groups of animals have names. You might have heard of a pride of lions or a pack of dogs. Some of these names can be pretty funny.
Wednesday Wildcard: Quick and Easy English Vocabulary learning
When I was learning French, Spanish, and German, I had a lot of new vocabulary to learn. I always found the best way was to use post-it notes.
Business Builder: Business English for Job seekers
Are you looking for a new job in an English-speaking role? It can be very stressful interviewing in your native language, but when you have to do it in English, it is a real challenge.
Sunday Funday: I enjoy your pain
What can I say? I just really enjoy watching you sweat! English teachers secret enjoy your pain.
Saturday Supplement: English Phrases for Socialising with other Parents
I have created a helpful sheet of phrases for you. That moment when you pick your children up from school will be a lot easier now you know what to say.
Gateway to Grammar: Question Tags
Question tags are a very common way of speaking in English. When you see a question tag at the end of a sentence, think of it as meaning “or am I wrong?”.
Kids Corner: Fun ways to learn to read
Let’s face it, learning to read can be really boring and really difficult. I know a way you can learn that is a lot of fun!
IELTS preparation: The best way to prepare for your IELTS test.
Many people think the best way to prepare (be ready for) their IELTS test is to study new phrases, speak lots, practice writing, or take General English lessons to improve their English level before the test. This makes sense, but because of the way the IETLS test works, it is wrong.
Business Builder: What can I teach you about Business English?
I will never know your industry and your job better than you. I don’t even try to. I am here to help you communicate your brilliant ideas, your new project requirements, and to help you prepare for that presentation you have to give to your English-speaking colleagues next week.
Vocabulary Showcase: Synonyms for “family”
The Simpsons is 3 months older than I am! Let’s have a look together at some other ways of saying “family” so you can expand (increase) your vocabulary.
Saturday Supplement: Times are tough, can you help?
Times are tough for Wright English. They could definitely be worse, but my cat colleagues and I are struggling, and we need your help. Your help will not cost you a penny.
Gateway to Grammar: Phrasal verbs with “go”
Here are some examples of these phrasal verbs, their meanings, and sentences using them. So, let’s go on!