English Exercises Exam English - Free Practice Tests for IELTS, TOEFL, TOEIC and the Cambridge ESOL exams (CPE, CAE, FCE, PET, KET) Pronunciation Welcome to EnglishClub Pronunciation for ESL learners. If your questions about pronunciation are not answered here, feel free to ask a question at the Help Each Other With English forum. pronunciation (noun): the way in which we pronounce a wordpronounce (verb): to make the sound of a word What is Pronunciation? English is not Phonetic Always remember that English is not "phonetic". Glossary of Pronunciation TermsDefinitions of words and expressions used when talking about pronunciation Printable Phonemic Chart The symbols on this chart represent the 44 sounds used in British English speech. Interactive Phonemic Chart Click to hear each symbol and sample word. Pronouncing The AlphabetListen to how we say the letters of the alphabet; and learn how to pronounce them correctly. Improve your pronunciation on MyEC Join the Audio Speaking Group on MyEnglishClub and practise reciting our weekly podcasts. Word Stress in English with QuizThe secret key to English pronunciation! Homophones What is it?
English Listening Quizzes This page provides a list of English listening quizzes on this site. Each quiz contains a link to the listening file, as well as follow-up comprehension questions. You'll also find the appropriate level for each quiz marked in red to help you find quizzes that are not too difficult, but challenging. A Job Opportunity - 1 Listen to two people talking about a new job opportunity and get the details about the job offered.Level: Intermediate - upper-intermediate A Job Opportunity - 2 Listen to two people talking about a new job opportunity and get the details about the job offered.Level: Intermediate - upper-intermediate A Customer Request - 1 Listen to a customer making a request and take note of what she wants.Level: Lower-intermediate - intermediate A Customer Request - 2 Listen to a customer making a request and take note of what he wants.Level: Lower-intermediate - intermediate Understanding Numbers - 2 Practice your number listening comprehension. How Much Does It Cost? John sees a UFO!!
Preparing for the First Certificate Examination for Free using the Internet Cambridge University's First Certificate Examination (FCE) is probably the most widely respected English learning certificate outside of the United States. Examination centres around the world offer the First Certificate Exam twice a year; once in December and once in June. In fact, the First Certificate is only one of a number of Cambridge examinations aimed at levels from young learners to business English. However, the FCE is certainly the most popular. The tests are given in Cambridge University approved exam centres using Cambridge University approved examiners. Studying for the First Certificate Exam usually involves a long course. Reading Writing Use of English Listening Speaking Up until now, there have been few resources on the Internet for First Certificate preparation. What is the First Certificate Examination? Before beginning to study for the First Certificate, it is a good idea to understand the philosophy and purpose behind this standardized test. Reading Use of English
How to Use Articles (a/an/the) Summary: This handout discusses the differences between indefinite articles (a/an) and definite articles (the). Contributors:Paul Lynch, Allen Brizee, Elizabeth AngeliLast Edited: 2011-03-03 10:04:28 What is an article? Basically, an article is an adjective. English has two articles: the and a/an. the = definite article a/an = indefinite article For example, if I say, "Let's read the book," I mean a specific book. Here's another way to explain it: The is used to refer to a specific or particular member of a group. "A/an" is used to refer to a non-specific or non-particular member of the group. Let's look at each kind of article a little more closely. Indefinite Articles: a and an "A" and "an" signal that the noun modified is indefinite, referring to any member of a group. "My daughter really wants a dog for Christmas." Remember, using a or an depends on the sound that begins the next word. Remember that these rules also apply when you use acronyms: I am a teacher. Definite Article: the
Capital Letters Summary: This resource details standard capitalization rules. Contributors:Chris Berry, Allen BrizeeLast Edited: 2013-07-12 11:45:25 This handout lists some guidelines for capitalization. Use capital letters in the following ways: The first words of a sentence When he tells a joke, he sometimes forgets the punch line. The pronoun "I" The last time I visited Atlanta was several years ago. Proper nouns (the names of specific people, places, organizations, and sometimes things) Worrill Fabrication Company Golden Gate Bridge Supreme Court Livingston, Missouri Atlantic Ocean Mothers Against Drunk Driving Family relationships (when used as proper names) I sent a thank-you note to Aunt Abigail but not to my other aunts. Here is a present I bought for Mother. Did you buy a present for your mother? The names of God, specific deities, religious figures, and holy books God the Father the Virgin Mary the Bible the Greek gods Moses Shiva Buddha Zeus Exception: Do not capitalize the nonspecific use of the word "god." Halloween
Sentence Punctuation Patterns Summary: This handout describes eight sentence punctuation patterns with examples. Contributors:Dana Lynn Driscoll, Allen BrizeeLast Edited: 2011-10-05 01:09:36 To punctuate a sentence, you can use and combine some of these patterns. For more information on independent and dependent clauses plus independent and dependent markers, see our handouts on those subjects. Pattern One: Simple sentence This pattern is an example of a simple sentence: Independent clause [ . ] Example: Doctors are concerned about the rising death rate from asthma. Pattern Two : Compound Sentence This pattern is an example of a compound sentence with a coordinating conjunction: Independent clause [ , ] coordinating conjunction independent clause [ . ] There are seven coordinating conjunctions: and, but, for, or, nor, so, yet. Example: Doctors are concerned about the rising death rate from asthma, but they don't know the reasons for it. Pattern Three: Compound Sentence Independent clause [ ; ] independent clause [ . ]