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Once upon a time this activity was a flipping card quiz, but it was far too long and so I’ve broken it up into smaller chunks of words. In this new version, you’ll only find types of books according to what the plot is about or the intentions behind it. Just look at each box,…… Continue reading C1/C2 Vocabulary for types of books
We are all aware of the importance of speaking English. That’s why you are here, isn’t it? And some of you are even so fortunate as to live in an area where more than one language is spoken. Such is the case of the Balearic Islands where both Spanish and Catalan held the status of…… Continue reading C1/C2 Listening: TED Talks The Benefits of a Bilingual Brain
Homophones are words that have the same sound but have a different meaning, and are very frequently spelt differently too. It’s important to be aware of these words as they confuse students and thus, usually are the reason why people make mistakes when spelling a word or misunderstand something. Some examples of homophones are: bite…… Continue reading Homophones
A SCHOOL with children from more than 50 different countries is set to become the first in Britain to teach English as a FOREIGN language. Article by Max Evans. Source Express.co.uk
Can that be true? Does learning a second language really have such a good effect on our brains? I’m absolutely sure that learning any language sharpens our mind, offers a wider range of possibilities in the job market and broadenes our horizons. But after reading this article, I wonder if learning three languages had any…… Continue reading C1/C2 Word formation Learning a second language can boost brain power
Hello there! I’ve just change the plugin for these quizzes I made. This one is a sentence completion, so having in mind that you may use a different spacing, or something like that, you may get a lower grade than what you deserve. In any case, you have the answers at the end of the…… Continue reading C1/C2 TED TALKS: Why should you read The Lord of the Flies by William Golding?
Here’s a quiz with words that are commonly found confusing, but not only have different meanings associated but also collocations. Sometimes an easy explanation can be made by saying that ‘mind’ is more related to thought or a thinking process such as making a decision (make up your mind), where brain is more related to…… Continue reading C1/C2 Expressions using ‘brain, mind, head and wits
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