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A2 · B1 · Grammar

2nd conditional: If I were a Boy

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Listening to Beyoncé’s song ‘ If I were a boy’ not only is a nice way to introduce conditionals, but also invites one to think about what the person is trying to say when she finally says ‘but you’re just a boy’. For this listening I would suggest trying to make a list of all the…… Continue reading 2nd conditional: If I were a Boy

B2 · C1 · Grammar

Conditionals, alternatives to ‘if’

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Hi! Here's short presentation created with Bitable for alternatives to using 'if' in conditionals. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pi8UAAQpCN4&t=18s  

A2 · B1 · Grammar

A2 B1 like versus as

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Hi! Here’s a quick brush up on the difference between ‘like and as’ where you’ll find some grammar and some activities. click for activity

B1 · Grammar

B2 Determiners: whole, all, both, none, either and neither

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Hello again! Here’s a lesson on some confusing words. All these words are called determiners and yes, you have a point there, they can sometime be a pain in the neck. In this lesson you’ll find a lesson along with some grammar activities. I’m sorry if you find it a bit long, but you can…… Continue reading B2 Determiners: whole, all, both, none, either and neither

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Upper intermediate B2 Expressions of concession ‘although/despite/in spite of’

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Mixed up with these words? They can be a bit tricky when it comes to writing or’key  word transformation’ activities. They also have a very similar meaning which invites us to use them in the same way. What we should bear in mind is that they are used differently and the rules are quite clear-cut.…… Continue reading Upper intermediate B2 Expressions of concession ‘although/despite/in spite of’

B1 · B2 · Grammar

Some Grammar: Passives

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Worried about passives? Here's video made with Bitable. I must say that I just love creating stuff using different technological divices. I really believe this can make a huge change in how we learn the different contents we have to deal with.  Wow! Don't I have fun! If you need an introduction on passives, watch the video… Continue reading Some Grammar: Passives

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B2 wish-if only-would rather

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We can use a third conditional, a “wish” structure, a “would rather” structure and “if only” among some of the possibilities when expressing ideas about “other realities” Here’s an activity that deals with these structures.

C 2 · C1 · Grammar

Inversions

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It is a literary technique in which the normal order of words is reversed, generally for emphasis or special effect.It makes a sentence sound striking or unusual.It also sounds quite formal. Sentences with inversion are less common in ordinary English. If you are a fan of The Big Bang Theory, you surely noticed Sheldon’s use…… Continue reading Inversions