33 ways to speak better English – without taking classes | British English Coach
If you’re reading this, I imagine you want to speak better English and communicate in a more confident and competent way. When we communicate effectively we are able to express our ideas and opinions, share experiences, and build relationships with others. When we struggle to express ourselves, we feel unvalued and insecure. As human beings, we want to participate in group discussions and have an impact on the society around us. In the modern world, we communicate across borders. English is the closest thing we have to an international language. By speaking better English, people all over the world can hear our voice. Well, English teachers and English classes definitely help. What you need is to become a self-directed learner, somebody who takes responsibility for their own learning and creates their own learning programme to develop their English. Now, it’s certainly true that speaking is a social activity and is best done with other people. You can do the same with your English. 1. 2.
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A British & World English …The first letter of the alphabet… ability British & World English …Possession of the means or skill to do something… able British & World English …Having the power, skill, means, or opportunity to do something… about British & World English …On the subject of; concerning… above British & World English …In extended space over and not touching… accept British & World English …Consent to receive or undertake (something offered)… access British & World English …The means or opportunity to approach or enter a place… account British & World English …A report or description of an event or experience… achieve British & World English …Successfully bring about or reach (a desired objective or result) by effort, skill, or courage… across British & World English …From one side to the other of (a place, area, etc action British & World English …The fact or process of doing something, typically to achieve an aim… activity British & World English actually British & World English
10 English Words with the most multiple meanings – Part 1
José is in his third and final week with me on a home stay full immersion course and has come to the conclusion that the English Language is extremely confusing and frustrating! Especially when it comes to all those words that have multiple meanings. I have to confess that he has got a point. Take the word “run” for example. Kaplan has taken each word and categorised them according to the different parts of speech, for example, verb, noun, adverb, adjective and so on as well as verb phrases and idioms. Part 1 will deal with the first 5 words. Kaplan International Colleges Verb My dog loves to run about in the park (move quickly with legs)She runs a very successful business (manages)The bus company runs a regular weekend service (offer a service)Don’t leave your car engine running/ try running the computer programme and see if it works (machine: working) Noun I always go for a 10k run in the mornings.The play has had a successful run in the West End. Verb Phrases Verb Phrases Verb Ciao for now
ENGAMES Countable and uncountable nouns
When I speak with native speakers of English they often tell me that the concept of countability in English is absolutely natural. “You simply know which noun is countable and which is not.” However, this natural feeling is nearly impossible to teach. Based on my experience I have created the following mind map where I try to set some rules to help the learners of English. The rules given here are in no way foolproof but I hope they will help a bit. Countable or Uncountable – mind map Countable or Uncountable – games Now it is time to test your knowledge in games. Countable and uncountable nouns – Tetris game The second game is incredibly popular in my classes. The third game is called penalty.
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