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Some words have similar meanings but are used differently like: “go” and “come”

Let’s go to the Grammar House.
You should come to the Grammar House.

Fill in the gaps:

Well done! Check below for answers. Now go and try our level test. Enjoy!!!

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ANSWERS:

1. You should listen to your English teacher/ Can you hear your English teacher?

2. Can I borrow your dictionary?/ I will lend you my dictionary.

3. That shirt fits the teacher perfectly./ The teacher’s new hair cut suits him.

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In English, speech changes depending on who you are talking to. Sometimes it is important to use “polite” English if you are in a formal environment and the opposite also applies. Click here to see examples of this in English City.

Now have a look at the difference between the sentences below:

·         Formal………………. Could you tell me where I need to go to book my level test, please?

·         Informal…………….. Tell me where I need to go to book my level test.

Ok, so now make these sentences formal:

1.       What is the answer to my English problem?

2.       How can I find out more about Languagelab?

Check for some example answers on our below.

There are many more techniques of how to apply formal speech to everyday language so if you would like to know more, sign up for the free English lesson trial at the Languagelab Registration Centre… Before you take your trial lessons, make sure you remember to take the level test first!

ANSWERS:

1.        Could you let me know what the answer is to my English problem? Would you please tell me what the answer is to my English question?

2.        How may I find out more about Languagelab? Would you mind telling me how I can find out more about Languagelab.

Understanding and correctly using English can open up a world of opportunities… Here at language lab, we equip our students with all the necessary skills required to be an all-rounder at English.

Let’s see how good you already are with our short ‘spot the error’ quiz below (correct the error):

1.        I can read and write and speak English.

2.       Languagelab will helping improve my English.

3.       Grammar will prepare the ground for more better English.

4.       Perfecting one’s communicative abilities relies on continuous practice.

Phew! You can check for the answers below. Now see if you can take on the full version level test to find out how great your English really is.

See you in the next class!

ANSWERS:

1.        I can read, write and speak English.

2.        Languagelab will help improve my English.

3.        Grammar will prepare the ground for better English.

4.        Perfecting one’s communicative ability relies on continuous practice.

‘It’s raining cats and dogs’, which would be a strange thing even in London where it does rain a lot!  This actually means that it is raining very heavily.  Idioms are one of the most difficult things to understand and use correctly when learning a language.  There are thousands of idioms in English and they make the language colourful and exciting, you can also find out interesting things about the culture of a country from their idioms.
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Here is the answer to my idiom quiz question:
What does “to show someone the ropes” mean?

1. b. To explain and show someone how to do a particular job.

Here are some links to some idioms so you can look at them yourself, but why not choose your favourite idioms and practice them with the City People?  They will be able to share more idioms with you, so you can make your English more like a native speaker in no time! Enjoy the activity.

http://www.idiomconnection.com/
http://towerofenglish.com/eslcafecomslanglist.html
http://towerofenglish.com/AthensAegean6720.html
http://esl.about.com/library/quiz/bl_phrasequiz1.htm

What is that? What does it mean? Well, this is a tongue twister.

Tongue twisters are phrases that are difficult to pronounce.

English teachers sometimes use them in class to help students pronounce words more clearly. Here is a link to my tongue twister , you can follow the instructions to help you to improve your own pronunciation. Everyone in the Languagelab Team will be posting a tongue twister so why not join in and post one?

If you want to set Jessie Teacher a tongue twister challenge in your language, post a comment on the blog!