Express Dissatisfaction
Not everything in life is fantastic. Not everything makes us feel happy. In today’s post I’ll show you some ways to express dissatisfaction.
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Homophones In Context
Today’s episode is about homophones, words that sound the same, and what happens when you encounter homophones with little context. Homophones In Context – 10th September 2014 The podcast is also available in the iTunes Store by searching for Get Great English or clicking here. Also, you can stream it on Stitcher here or in … [Read more…]
Guess Responses Correctly in TOEIC Tests
In the part II of the TOEIC test you need to listen for the best answer to a question and you choose from three possible answers. It’s easy for some people but more difficult for others. Here are some tips to help you guess responses correctly in TOEIC tests.
Podcast: Numbers
Today’s episode is about numbers and how to say them. Numbers – 3rd September 2014 The podcast is also available in the iTunes Store by searching for Get Great English or clicking here. Also, you can stream it on Stitcher here or in the sidebar. If you prefer Soundcloud, it’s here.
Talk About Television
I’ve already posted before about discussing movies and books but sometimes you need some extra vocabulary to talk about television.
Talk About Your Childhood
When you talk about your childhood, you need to use past tenses and probably ‘used to’ as well. Here are some tips to avoid some of the most common mistakes.
Podcast: Ask Someone on a Date
This week it’s Campus Week at Get Great English. I know the term hasn’t started yet but think of it as a little time to prepare before packing bags, unpacking, moving into halls of residence or a flat. Today’s episode is about how to ask someone on a date. English May not be as romantic … [Read more…]
Make New Friends at University
This week it’s Campus Week at Get Great English. I know the term hasn’t started yet but think of it as a little time to prepare before packing bags, unpacking, moving into halls of residence or a flat. Today’s post is about making friends. I’ve posted about this before but here are some more tips … [Read more…]
Report Lost Property to the Police
Yesterday I lost my mobile phone. I accidentally left it on the train and somebody took it. When I sent a message to it they threw my phone away. I reported it to the police and it reminded me that sometimes you might need to report lost property to the police.
Use Simple Language to Describe Unknown Words
Sometimes when you are talking to someone you want to use a word that you have learnt and forgotten or there’s a perfect word in your first language that nobody else would understand. To deal with that you need to use simple language to describe unknown words. This is called circumlocution and it is the … [Read more…]