Spelling Rules (#3 continued)
Rule 4: Final consonants are not doubled before suffixes beginning with a consonant Examples: · commit> commitment · govern> government · fulfil> fulfilment ·...
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Many students are not sure of when to use the verb ‘do’ or when to use the verb ‘make’. Simply put, the verb ‘do’ focuses on the process of acting or performing something while the verb ‘make’ places...
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Hi all, This is a website of a colleague of mine. She focuses on learning English through songs. Have a look, there are many greats songs and activities on there to help you improve your English....
View ArticleTips and Strategies on How to Improve Reading Comprehension
Hi all. I know that one of the most difficult things about the IELTS exam is the reading test. Most students find this test a challenge for various reason. The following is some tips and strategies on...
View ArticleHow to Skim and Scan
Many students find the reading skills of skimming and scanning confusing and at times difficult. It is easy to understand why. The two words sound very similar and for some reason, people always think...
View ArticleHow to Improve Reading Comprehension (Tip 2)
Tip 2: Preview Previewing is a very important reading strategy. It is something you do before you read the article in detail. Firstly, read the title and any subtitles of the text. This will help you...
View ArticleHow to Improve Reading Comprehension (Tip 3)
Tip 3: Ask and answer questions Asking and answering questions about a text is an effective way to test what you understood about a text after you have read it. This will only take a few minutes...
View ArticleHow to Improve Reading Comprehension (Tip 4)
Tip 4: Summarize Like asking and answering questions, summarizing a text is a really good way to improve reading comprehension. You can start by doing Tips 1 to 3. Once you have finished, take the...
View ArticleHow to Improve Reading Comprehension (Tip 5)
Tip 5: Visualise Make pictures of the text in your head or on paper. If you have an active imagination and are a visual learner, this is a great way to make the words “come to life.” Students who like...
View ArticleHow to Improve Reading Comprehension (Tip 6)
Tip 6: Practice, practice, practice Now that you know what to do, go out there and try them. Make reading fun again. The more you practice these tips and strategies, the better your reading will...
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