Articles: A/AN | THE | NO ARTICLE
Articles are an integral part of English. They can be broken into 2 main groups: definite and indefinite articles. In this video we take a look at the basics of articles. Read more
Writing
Keeping up with your English
Tips for improving your English skills on your own
Are you studying English now or have studied English before and wish to carry on practising at home and keep up with your English on your own for free? If yes, then these tips are for you!
Whether you are currently studying English in an English-speaking country, busy doing your degree in varsity or working in your country, you will need to set aside some time to practise English every day. The good news is: you don’t necessarily have to spend 5 hours a day. Only 30 minutes suffice as long as you keep it up EVERY DAY.
So, here are my tips and favourite websites and apps to help you improve the four language skills: listening, speaking, reading and writing.
Softening the message: Polite English
How to sound more polite in English
There always comes a time when you need to make sure that your English is as polite as possible. You could be asking for information or trying to make a suggestion and you don’t want to come off as too direct or rude. In this video we share 3 important tips on how to sound more polite.
Essay Planning
Perfect Essay Planning
Writing an essay takes a fair amount of effort – even for native speakers! When I write anything significant, it takes me the better part of a week to write and then I check it 2 or 3 times. Consider this when you are trying to put an essay together in an hour. Not even hardcore academics can do that, so please don’t. Essays are an important part of learning any language and if you do the due diligence, you will succeed. Read more
IELTS Writing Guide
The Great IELTS Writing Guide
The Writing section of the IELTS test doesn’t have to be scary! With the information that we’re sharing with you here you can be confident of succeeding in this section of the test. We’re going to give you some expert advice as well as strategies on how to prepare and answer the different question types in the Writing test. Read more
Sentence Structure Part 1
The Big 5: Sentence Structure in English
Real accuracy in English is easy once you know how to order the words in a sentence. Without the proper word order you may confuse the person you are speaking to, or at the least make it harder for them to understand you. Once you know the basic rules of word order you will find it much easier to speak and write in English with confidence.
In this first part we look at the basic elements of sentence structure. Please check out Part 2 for more information. Read more
40 Useful Words and Phrases
40 Useful Words and Phrases for everyday English Speaking and Writing
You can improve the quality of your English by making use of certain phrases and words. Here is a list of words and phrases that we think will help you in everyday English – and which can be very helpful if you have to write an academic piece of English. This list is also a valuable tool if you are preparing for an English exam like IELTS for example. Read more
Online English Lessons
New from English One: Online English Lessons
We’re so excited to share with you our newly improved online English lesson option for those of you who are not able to come to our school.
ONLINE ENGLISH
Get the most out of your lessons with our individualised approach to teaching. All of your lessons are tailored to your unique needs and objectives. Your teacher will go at the best pace for you and will only move on to new areas when you are ready. Read more
IELTS Survival Pack 5
Self-Evaluation of IELTS General Writing Skills
If you are self-studying and preparing to take the IELTS exam, you will need to evaluate your own writing. Usually, this is done by a teacher. Students who can evaluate their own writing are better equipped to independently produce polished and successful pieces. Read more
IELTS Survival Pack 4
Self-Evaluation of IELTS Academic Writing Skills
If you are self-studying and preparing to take the IELTS exam, you will need to evaluate your own writing. Usually, this is done by a teacher. Students who can evaluate their own writing are better equipped to independently produce polished and successful pieces.
IELTS Writing
Why Self-Evaluation?
Writing is such an important skill to develop, yet there are few writers in the world who write without also engaging in extensive revision and editing processes. Evaluating (or assessing and adjusting) your own writing creates awareness about errors and inconsistencies but also highlights your strengths! Self-evaluating is challenging. It forces you to: Read more
5 Fun Ways to Maintain Your English
Here are five simple ways to help you maintain your English. And they are a lot of fun too!
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If you are meeting people who speak your language, invite a few who don’t speak it. That way you will be forced to speak a common language… ENGLISH!
Wrap your head around Writing
So, writing in English is the bane of your existence you say? It’s impossibly challenging and you would rather be doing laundry than writing! Well, let’s sit for a moment and ponder why that is. Read more