domingo, 31 de julho de 2011

English Learning Tip of the Day: Tip of the Day: 67 Like / As

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Tip of the Day: 67 Like / As
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From Kenneth Beare, your Guide to English as 2nd Language

Like / As

Use "as" to indicate function, use "like" to indicate similarity.

Example Sentences

She looks like my sister.
He works as an accountant at the local bank.

Quiz of the Day - Simple Past or Present Perfect

Try this 30 question quiz testing the use of simple past or present perfect. For example Jack _____ (work) as an banker before he _____ (become) a teacher.


English Worksheet of the Day - Do or Make Explained

Do or Make? One of the most common problems for beginners and intermediate learners. They both have similar meanings, but there are differences. Here is a review sheet explaining the difference between the two verbs, providing key collocations and followed up by a quiz testing your knowledge.


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sábado, 30 de julho de 2011

English Learning Tip of the Day: Tip of the Day: 66 Out of / Into

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Tip of the Day: 66 Out of / Into
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Out of / Into

Use the preposition combination "out of" when exiting a building. Use the preposition "into" when entering a building.

Example Sentences

She drove the car into the garage.
He walked out of the shop and saw Peter.

Quiz of the Day - Personal Pronouns, Adjectives, Reflexive

Cloze quiz focusing on personal pronouns, posessive adjectives, possessive pronouns and reflexive forms.


English Worksheet of the Day - Capitalization Rules

Here is a detailed guide to capitalization rules especially created for ESL students. Each rule contains a number of examples.


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sexta-feira, 29 de julho de 2011

English Learning Tip of the Day: Tip of the Day: 65 Present Perfect Passive Voice

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Tip of the Day: 65 Present Perfect Passive Voice
Kenneth Beare
From Kenneth Beare, your Guide to English as 2nd Language

Present Perfect Passive Voice

"Have been made / done / built " is the present perfect passive form used for actions completed up to the present moment in time.

Example Sentences

All the assignments have been completed on time.
This product has been manufactured in Iowa since 1943.

Quiz of the Day - A Little - A Few / Little - Few quiz

Test your knowledge of the use of a little, a few, little and few.


English Worksheet of the Day - A Little - A Few

The use of a little, a few, little and few explained.


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quinta-feira, 28 de julho de 2011

English Learning Tip of the Day: Tip of the Day: 64 In Front Of - Behind / Before -

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Tip of the Day: 64 In Front Of - Behind / Before -
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In Front Of - Behind / Before - After

"In front of" indicates physical space. The oppposite is "behind". "Before" indicates time. The opposite is "after".

Example Sentences

He stood in front of the class.
Let's have lunch before the meeting.

Quiz of the Day - Travel Vocabulary Quiz

English vocabulary quiz focusing on related travel vocabulary for travelling by air, by sea, by rail or by bus.


English Worksheet of the Day - Top First Certificate Study

Cambridge University's First Certificate Examination (FCE) is one of the most widely recognized qualifications around the world. The test is difficult requires serious preparation on very specific types of exam questions. These materials will help you prepare effectively for the examination.


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quarta-feira, 27 de julho de 2011

English Learning Tip of the Day: Tip of the Day: 63 Future Predictions

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Tip of the Day: 63 Future Predictions
Kenneth Beare
From Kenneth Beare, your Guide to English as 2nd Language

Future Predictions

We use the future with "will" to make future predictions.

Example Sentences

I doubt she will win the election next year.
Who do you think will win the game?

Quiz of the Day - Prepositional Phrases

"___ addition to Tom, we have invited Peter." Which is correct: in, at, with or by? Not sure? Try these three prepositional phrase quizzes to help your understanding of common prepositional phrases.


English Worksheet of the Day - Adjective + Preposition

Study the use of these common expressions using adjective and preposition combinations.


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terça-feira, 26 de julho de 2011

About ESL: Please and Thank You and other Confusing Phrases

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From Kenneth Beare, your Guide to ESL
This week's newsletter focuses on common words and phrases. It starts off with when to use 'please' and 'thank you' in English. Next, there's a look at some common word pairs that are often confused including: 'borrow and lend', 'see and watch', etc. Finally, there's a look at 10 common mistakes in English.

Please and Thank You
Please and Thank you are two of the most commonly used expressions in English. Of course, the corresponding translations are also widely used in all languages. There are, however, differences... Read more

Did you hear him speak? OR Did you listen him speak?
There are a number of verb pairs that can be confusing to learners of English. In the above example, 'Did you hear him speak?' is correct because it refers to... Read more

10 Common Mistakes in English
Here are 10 of the most common mistakes in English with explanations and examples... Read more

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English tests and quizzes provides online and printable tests and quizzes for beginner, intermediate and advanced ESL EFL learners.

 


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