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Quizzes working again!!!

After days and days of messing around and sending umpteen emails to WordPress support, with absolutely no reply whatsoever, I’ve finally managed to get the quizzes back to normalcy. Having over 400 quizzes glitched and not being able to use the content has been quite an annoying issue, but it seems that the worst is…… Continue reading Quizzes working again!!!

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QUIZZES STILL SPINNING

As it seems, I’ll have to be really patient about dizzy quizzes. It’s been like this for over a day and I’m just not getting anywhere. Be back soon!!! Serena

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SERENA’S BLOG IS TOTALLY FREE AND DOES NOT ASK FOR YOUR CREDIT CARD NUMBER

The content on this blog is free to use for learners of English, and I do not ask you to pay to use my content, nor do I ask for your credit card number. So if anyone asks for this information, please be aware that it has nothing to do with my blog.

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English idioms: think on your feet

If you’re jobseeking, you might read that the post requires somebody capable of thinking on their feet. Now, what does that mean? Does somebody expect you to do a handstand? 😄 Here’s another one of those work idioms I posted ages ago, now upgraded to a video.

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English idioms: a sinking heart

Yes, I agree. You won’t need to reach an advanced level of English to guess the meaning of this idiom. Here’s a short video and an example that you will be able to listen to. P.S. Doesn’t the little heart make you feel sort of miserable?

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English idioms: Work like a Trojan

I posted this idiom over a year ago, but now I want to try out some videos so I can hear the pronunciation and see an example. Let’s see how it goes. This idiom may be a bit old-fashioned, but I still think it’s fun to learn. And by the way, I like my drawing.…… Continue reading English idioms: Work like a Trojan

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C1/C2 Facial expressions 2

Referring back to the post “Facial Expressions 1,” English has an enormous variety of vocabulary that describes a myriad of facial expressions or actions done with our faces. Some of which are even frowned upon, such as ogling somebody. In this post, you will learn six new expressions, and you can also watch what some…… Continue reading C1/C2 Facial expressions 2

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C1/C2 Facial expressions 1

Understanding facial expressions is an intriguing and dynamic aspect of human communication. In the vast realm of the English vocabulary, there exist a plethora of terms dedicated to describing these intricate expressions. Facial expressions serve as windows into our emotions, allowing others to catch a glimpse of what lies beneath the surface. They provide valuable…… Continue reading C1/C2 Facial expressions 1

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B2 Opinion essays

Hi there! In this post, you’ll learn the basics for opinion essay writing. Click on the button to start a guided lesson and tips for this writing model.

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B2 Word formation Adverbs

This is a word formation activity to help learners of English understand how English words are formed. In this post, words are formed by changing an adjective (bad) to an adverb (badly). As you can see from these examples, we usually add -ly to the adjectives and maybe, we also make a small change. All…… Continue reading B2 Word formation Adverbs