Structuring an essay (B1/B2)

Writing a good essay or report is not difficult if you structure it properly. But it’s surprising how many people don’t follow these simple steps. Level: medium •  Category: writing; vocabulary; exams  • • • • • • • • • • • • Lots of what we write involves introducing the subject, presenting the […]

The World of Dreams

What do you dream about when you dream? And what could it possibly mean? Level: basic •  Category: reading; vocabulary  • • • • • • • • • • • • Over the centuries, people have thought about what dreams are. Are they random thoughts or do they contain messages that we can learn […]

Question words

What? Where? Why? How? When? Do you remember how to form questions? Level: basic •  Category: grammar  • • • • • • • • • • • • If you want to remember how to ask questions in English, you’ll need to practise! The British Council website gives you a detailed explanation of different […]

Write Better Emails

You don’t have to be a genius to write good emails in English. But you do have to get organised! Level: basic •  Category: writing  • • • • • • basic • • • • • • How do you start an email? How do you structure it? And how do you pronounce “@”? […]

How to go shopping in London

The British council has a really good series of videos called “Word on the Street”. They take you to different places around the UK and show you the language you might need in different situations. Level: basic • medium •  Category: listening; vocabulary; grammar  • • • basic • • •  • • • medium • […]