Last week I asked my students this: If you were writers, what would you write about? I got some puzzled faces for an answer. At least, I got them to wonder. Perhaps the word writer has an aura of profession that a few gifted people can pursue. This post..
Topics: ndw, tips, writing

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Formal and Informal Language The point is this. You may write correctly and be out of place. We are not writing to pass a test (only). We write because we want to communicate; we want to get results or a reaction from the other person. At this level, you.
Topics: grammar, register, style

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Finding your Learning Mates I often hear the question... Where can I practise my language skills with native speakers of English? I can almost see you nod. Using Skype, it is very easy to contact anyone to have a chat without being worried about your...
Topics: skypetandem, speaking

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Finding your Learning Mates I often hear the question... Where can I practise my language skills with native speakers of English? I can almost see you nod. Using Skype, it is very easy to contact anyone to have a chat without being worried about your...
Topics: skypetandem, speaking

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So, how did it go? As from 1st February you can consult your Cambridge exam results online. If you need guidance on how to access your scores check out this previous post . You may be certain that at this point I am very curious about my own...
Topics: exam results

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