By Jacqueline Schaalje Lots of people believe that when you get up early in the morning you will be more successful than other people who sleep in. In other words: successful people get up early. Or do people simply work harder in the mornings? Well, turns out this is all completely untrue! You can be just as… Continue reading Morning Routines + Grammar Quiz
Lindsey Turner pang (noun) – a sudden sharp pain or feeling Here are some examples of how you can use pang: How are you dealing with the pangs of childbirth? She felt pangs of jealousy when she saw her best friend in her wedding dress. Passing the pizza house where there was a wonderful smell of… Continue reading Word to the Wise: pang
steal someone’s _________– (Meaning 1:) do something that takes the attention away from something else, or (Meaning 2): take credit for something that someone else did. Choose the right answer: thunder heart shenanigans coffee scroll down for the answer scroll some more The right answer is: … Continue reading Instant Idiom: steal someone’s _________
By Jacqueline Schaalje Now we’ll learn a very important phrase: There is and there are. When you want to say you see something in a room or anywhere else, you can say: I see a cup. But it’s more usual to say: There is a cup. Okay, let’s practise. You’re going to have a look… Continue reading Easy Grammar: Use There Is/Are Any
By Jacqueline Schaalje When writing and speaking you want to be as clear as possible. In writing this is even more important, as the people you write to can’t see your face and the gestures you make with your hands (or feet!). So the following tips are especially important for when you’re writing, although you… Continue reading Writing Tips: Where to Put Only and Just in Your Sentence
indefatigable (adjective) – tireless, not giving up indefatigably (adverb) – tirelessly, not giving up indefatigability or indefatigableness (noun) – be untiring Here are some examples of how you can use it: Our indefatigable reporter was turned away at the border numerous times, but she kept trying to get inside. His indefatigable spirit refused to see… Continue reading Word to the Wise: indefatigable
This is to let you know that I’ve opened a Forum on my website. You can use this forum to talk about all kinds of subjects related to English learning. You can also chat on the forum. Of course, teachers are welcome too. Underneath are some tips for using the Forum. The Forum’s address is:… Continue reading EnglishwithaSmile Forum Opens
Head over to the song and fill in the missing words to this gorgeous song from, um, 1970. Art Garfunkel, half of the famous duo, is now touring the world. He’s been out of the limelight for a while because his voice was broken. Although he’s said in an interview that his higher notes got… Continue reading Gap Song: Simon & Garfunkel’s Bridge over Troubled Water
industrious (adjective) – working seriously and with energy This word comes from the word: industry/industriousness (noun) – energy and seriousness in one’s working style (industry can also mean a branch of business). industriously (adverb) – seriously and with energy Tip Don’t confuse industrial with industrious: industrial (adjective) – made in a factory Here are some examples of how you… Continue reading Word to the Wise: Industrious
To a ___________– perfectly Choose the right answer: man nose tee vee scroll down for the answer scroll some more The right answer is: tee. (What is this tee? It doesn’t refer to a t-shirt or an area on a golf course, but this tee… Continue reading Instant Idiom: to a ___________
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