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  • other, another, the other, the others, others

    other, another, the other, the others, others
    Dec 9 2024
    Learn how to use these words very easily, with examples to see the difference between them. Once you've listened to the podcast, do these activities: - https://english.best/tests/assessment/determiners-and-quantifiers/test/other-another-others-others -https://test-english.com/grammar-points/b1/another-other-others-the-other-the-others/ -https://www.englishgrammar.org/exercise-13/ Still have questions? leave a comment and I'll try to help! examples mentioned in the podcast: I have other plans for the weekend. There are other options available Would you like another cup of coffee? She needs another pen to continue writing I have two sisters. One is a doctor, and the other is a teacher there were two books; my friend took one, and I took the other Two students left early, but the others stayed until the end I’ve read some of the books, but I still need to read the others Some people like to travel; others prefer to stay at home I’ve seen many films this year, but there are still others I want to watch
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    5 min
  • The position of adverbs

    The position of adverbs
    Aug 13 2024
    Learn about the position of adverbs in English. This podcast gives a general explanation that can help understand the topic. Once you listen to the recording, do the activities provided below. Do you have any questions? Feel free to ask anything you don't undertand. Is there a topic you would like me to deal with? Please leave a comment and let me know. Great to see you around!! These are the examples given in the podcast: She ran a mile quickly very expensive very quickly once a week / twice a month Elderly people drive slowly Helen hardly ever has free time Helen’s always late for work They are in Italy at the moment luckily / clearly /apparently The students will certainly have received news from the school by next week. Activities: https://test-english.com/grammar-points/a1/adverbs-manner/ https://continuingstudies.uvic.ca/elc/studyzone/330/grammar/advman1 http://www.bastrimbos.com/Hotpotatoesfiles/advadj1.htm http://a4esl.org/q/j/dt/mc-confusedadv.html Good job!👍
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    3 min
  • Used to, be used to, get used to

    Used to, be used to, get used to
    Jan 30 2024
    Listen to this podcast if you get confused with these three expressions. The examples mentioned are: Helen used to work in an office I used to do a lot of sport When I was a child I didn’t use to like vegetables. I never used to wear glasses I usually get up at 7 oclock I’m used to working at night and I don’t feel tired Stephen has moved to London and he isn’t used to driving on the left. Helen couldn’t get used to having dinner at 9 oclock If you want to get fit, you’ll have to get used to exercising more It’s late and it’s getting late Once you've done that, try to do these activities and see how it goes: - https://test-english.com/grammar-points/a2/used-to/ - https://www.perfect-english-grammar.com/used-to-exercise-3.html -https://test-english.com/grammar-points/b1-b2/used-to/ -https://test-english.com/grammar-points/b1/usually-used-to-be-used-to-get-used-to/ Any comments? Tell us how you did!!😉
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    3 min
  • No more fuss about inversion

    No more fuss about inversion
    Jul 15 2023
    Inversion is used if we want to sound emphatic, dramatic or formal. In this podcast you'll hear the basics and most important hints to bear and mind along with some useful practice. These are the examples mentioned in the podcast: Not only is she a great dancer, but she also sings perfectly. No sooner had the football match started than it began to snow heavily. Never have I heard a politician say sorry Not only did you forget to shut the window but you also forgot to lock the door Not until you become a teacher, do you understand what it really means Only when you leave home do you realize how expensive everything is Hardly had I sat down when the train began to move Once you've listened, try the following activities: -https://www.learn-english-today.com/lessons/lesson_contents/exercises/inversion_quiz1.html -https://test-english.com/grammar-points/b2/inversion-negative-adverbials/ -https://www.tolearnenglish.com/exercises/exercise-english-2/exercise-english-116807.php Feel free to ask any questions or tell me how you did!! Good job!
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    2 min
  • Question forms

    Question forms
    Apr 13 2023
    learn and revise the different kinds of questions we can find in English. Once you've listened to th epodcast, try these activities and see how you do: - https://test-english.com/grammar-points/b1-b2/indirect-questions/ - https://test-english.com/grammar-points/b1-b2/indirect-questions/2/ -https://test-english.com/grammar-points/b1-b2/indirect-questions/3/ Good job!! Do you have any questions or comments? please, leave a message and I'll try to help!
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    5 min
  • The word "News"

    The word "News"
    Mar 28 2023
    learn how to use this confusing word for some nationalities. Is it singular or plural? Can we use a verb in plural o how can we change "news" so that a plural verb can be used? Listen to this podcast and find out. After you've listened, there will be no more mistakes in its use. then do these activities: https://www.focus.olsztyn.pl/en-irregular-nouns-plural.html Hope this helps!!
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    2 min
  • Passive Reporting Verbs

    Passive Reporting Verbs
    Mar 14 2023
    With this episode you'll learn how to give information when you're not sure of the facts or you want to distance yourself from the source of the information. the examples mentioned in the episode are: -He is expected to become an actor -they were believed to be in love -The thieves were believed to have got in through a window -Jane loves running. It is said that she goes running every day/she is said to run everyday it is thought that the criminal is very dangerous/the criminal is thought to be very dangerous It is believed that the boy is wearing blue jeans/the boy is believed to be wearing blue jeans. It is alleged that Liam stole his friend’s bike/Liam is alleged to have stolen his friend’s bike It is expected that the weather will be good tomorrow/the weather is expected to be good tomorrow. After listening to the episode, try these activities: -https://test-english.com/grammar-points/b1-b2/passive-reporting-verbs/ -https://www.english-grammar.at/online_exercises/passive-voice/pa002-incident-in-the-sky.htm https://elt.oup.com/student/solutions/upperint/grammar/grammar_06_012e?cc=global&selLanguage=en -https://test-english.com/grammar-points/b2/distancing/ Feel free to leave a comment saying how you did! Good job!
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    3 min
  • Between vs. Among

    Between vs. Among
    Dec 4 2022
    Learn to use between and among in English in an easy way listen to the podcast and then do these exercises: https://www.superprof.es/apuntes/idiomas/ingles/gramatica-inglesa/prepositions/exercises-between-among.html -https://www.tolearnenglish.com/exercises/exercise-english-2/exercise-english-25854.php -https://www.englishpractice.com/quiz/exercise-11/ How did it go? Leave a comment if there's a topic you'd like me to podcast for you or need to know more about. Thanks!
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    2 min