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This is where you can find tips and tricks to make your English better.
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Christmas can be a good time to practise your English! You may think you're too busy, but these tips will help without you even making an effort!
There is an enormous wealth of video content available to help you broaden your knowledge of art history, technique, conservation and so much more.
English has various different structures for expressing ideas in the future. The central factor in choosing which structure to use is our level of certainty that the event will happen ...
A fundamental aspect of learning any language is learning to express how often you do things. In English, as in Portuguese, we generally do this by using adverbs of frequency.
"Connected speech" is the natural running of words and sounds into each other, rather than pronouncing them as they are written...
Comparatives and superlatives may seem slightly more complex in English than in Portuguese but nonetheless, they have quite clear rules which are not too difficult to master ...
Have you ever felt confused about which verb form to use in English? When we talk about tenses, we also need to talk about aspect.
As a teacher, it’s great to watch students learning new words and then incorporating them into speaking and writing activities. It’s gratifying to teacher and student alike ...
Watching films can undoubtedly be a great way to hone your language skills, and is now easier than ever with online streaming services and digital TV.
Sometimes looking for a job is like a full time job in itself. The first stage of the process is putting together your curriculum vitae (CV, or 'resume') because 'first impressions count'.