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David MacFarlane
Apr 1, 20232 min read
Present Tense Tango: Unraveling the Intricacies of English and Italian Present Tenses
Introduction and Explanation: In this guide, we will explore the similarities and differences between the English Present Simple and...
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David MacFarlane
Mar 31, 20234 min read
The Power of Intonation: Understanding Accents in English
For non-native speakers of English, understanding the diverse range of accents in the English-speaking world can be a challenge. Many...
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David MacFarlane
Mar 30, 20232 min read
Journey Through the Past: Navigating English and Italian Past Tenses
In this guide, we will explore the similarities and differences between the English Past Simple and Past Continuous tenses and their...
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David MacFarlane
Mar 27, 20234 min read
Unlocking the Mystery of English Phonemes: From 'Huh?' to 'Ah-ha!' - Learn to Speak Like a Pro
The Phoneme: The Secret Agent of English Language English phonemes can be a mystery for language learners. From the confusing silent...
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David MacFarlane
Apr 3, 20225 min read
WRITING AN ARTICLE - B2+
LANGUAGECERT – CAMBRIDGE - PEARSON Exam Facts In this part, you choose one writing task from four options. In Cambridge English: First,...
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David MacFarlane
Mar 26, 20222 min read
Reading and Use of English Part 4 - B2 - Grammar Focus: Passive
Exam Practice Reading and Use of English Part 4 For questions 1–6, complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the...
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David MacFarlane
Mar 26, 20224 min read
Conditionals (1) B2
Zero, first, second and third conditionals; mixed conditionals CONTEXT LISTENING You are going to hear a spy, known as Double X, talking...
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David MacFarlane
Mar 26, 20224 min read
Reading and Use of English Part 6 - B2- Grammar focus: Conditionals 1
Exam Practice Reading and Use of English Part 6 You are going to read a magazine article about a young woman who works in a nursery...
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David MacFarlane
Mar 26, 20225 min read
The to infinitive and -ing - B2
Verb + to infinitive; verb + infinitive without to; verb + -ing; verb + that clause; adjective + to infinitive CONTEXT LISTENING You are...
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David MacFarlane
Mar 23, 20222 min read
Reading and Use of English Part 1 - B2 - Grammar Focus: The to infinitive and -ing
EXAM PRACTICE Reading and Use of English Part 1 For questions 1–8, read the text below and decide which answer (A, B, C or D) best fits...
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David MacFarlane
Mar 23, 20225 min read
Conditionals 2 - B2
unless; in case; provided/providing that and as/so long as; I wish and if only; CONTEXT LISTENING You are going to hear a man talking to...
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David MacFarlane
Mar 23, 20222 min read
Reading and Use of English Part 4 - B2 - Grammar Focus: Conditionals 2
EXAM PRACTICE Reading and Use of English Part 4 For questions 1–6, complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the...
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David MacFarlane
Mar 23, 20222 min read
Reading and Use of English Part 2 - B2 - Grammar Focus: Prepositions 1
Exam Practice Reading and Use of English Part 2 For questions 1–8, read the text below and think of the word which best fits each gap....
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David MacFarlane
Mar 23, 20225 min read
Prepositions (1) - B2
Prepositions of place and time Context listening 1. You are going to hear a news broadcast. Before you listen, look at the pictures and...
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David MacFarlane
Mar 23, 20224 min read
Past Tenses - B2
past simple; past continuous; used to (and to be used to); would CONTEXT LISTENING You are going to hear Jack talking to his grandmother...
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David MacFarlane
Mar 23, 20222 min read
Listening Part 4 - B2 - Grammar Focus: Present Tenses
You will hear an interview with a man called Martin Holloway who is a sound engineer. For questions 1–7, choose the best answer (A, B or...
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David MacFarlane
Mar 23, 20225 min read
Prepositions 2 - B2
Prepositions which follow verbs and adjectives; prepositions to express who, how and why; expressions with prepositions Context listening...
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David MacFarlane
Mar 23, 20222 min read
Reading and Use of English Part 3 - B2 - Grammar focus: Prepositions 2
Exam practice Reading and Use of English Part 3 For questions 1–8, read the text below. Use the word given in capitals at the end of some...
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David MacFarlane
Mar 23, 20225 min read
Relative clauses - B2
Defining and non-defining relative clauses; relative pronouns and prepositions CONTEXT LISTENING You are going to hear a man showing some...
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David MacFarlane
Mar 23, 20222 min read
Reading and Use of English Part 4 - B2 - Grammar Focus: Relative clauses
Exam practice Reading and Use of English Part 4 For questions 1–6, complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the...
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