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15 colourful idioms in English

  15 colourful idioms in English   A horse of a different colour Meaning: a situation that is different to what you first thought it was. Example: I thought that she was his sister, but she turned out to be his girlfriend. That’s a horse of a different colour.   With flying colours Meaning: with …

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Online resources to learn English

Online resources to learn English   Check out these online resources to start learning or improve your English:   They include courses, grammar, vocabulary, speaking and pronunciation exercises, podcasts, language exchange and apps. Find out which resources suit you best and get learning!   BBC’s Learning English provides courses on three levels of difficulty. Each …

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15 popular English idioms

  15 popular English idioms A penny for your thoughts Meaning: Is a way to ask someone for their opinion or what they are thinking about. Example: You’ve been very quiet this evening. A penny for your thoughts.   Barking up the wrong tree Meaning: To blame the wrong person for something or drawing wrong …

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Learn English in England

  Learn English in England   The English language can help you communicate, learn and boost your career. Where better to learn it than in the place it comes from – England.   Let’s start with a few reasons to learn English for some motivation…   English is a language which is universally used amongst …

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Why learn English?

  Why learn English?   English is a language which is universally used amongst foreign language speakers. When foreigners meet they usually speak English.   It is commonly spoken throughout the world as a mother tongue and as a second language.   English is the language of science and most scientific papers are written in …

Guidelines for learning vocabulary for IELTS

Guidelines for learning vocabulary for IELTS The vast amount of vocabulary you need to learn for the IELTS exam can be overwhelming. Here are guidelines and vocabulary habits, which can help you in passing IELTS. https://www.i-studentglobal.com/learning-english/good-vocab-habits-for-passing-ielts If you are still unsure whether to take TOEFL or IELTS check out this helpful comparison.

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Coursefinders.com recommended ESL websites for English learners

Coursefinders.com recommended ESL websites for English learners   Here are ten great ESL websites for English learners. They are useful if you’re learning for TOEFL or IELTS or if you just want to brush up your language. The resources are diverse and include materials from recent news, quizzes, pronunciation help, business English, listening materials, phrasal …