Understanding the Difference Between Shade and Shadow While the terms “shade” and “shadow” may seem like they mean the same thing, they actually refer to two different ideas. Shade refers to an area that is protected from direct sunlight, often providing relief from the sun’s heat. For example, sitting under a tree on a hot…
Businesses often face unexpected changes and challenges that can be hard to predict. This could be because of things like prices going up and down, what customers want changing all the time, or the economy being unstable. In this discussion, we’ll look at some words that describe these uncertainties in business. These adjectives are better…
Congratulations on doing the English exam! If you did a Cambridge exam, then you have a Cambridge score on the Cambridge Scale, but how do you convert that to a CEFR score? Or, if your university of choice wants a certain IELTS score, how do you convert your Cambridge score to an IELTS score? Along…
IELTS, TOEIC, Cambridge, and TOEFL are huge, global brands for English certification examsand there may be some confusion on how they stack up against each other. This can be further complicated by all the incomplete information available on the internet. For example, in my quest for a simple resource that compares all the exams, I…
Phrasal Verbs are a great tool for developing a natural sounding English. Native speakers have a strong preference for using them in casual conversation. If you want to start, why not start at home? Phrasal Verbs for Cleaning Throw away Take out / Put out (the trash) Pick up Put away Hang up (clothes, laundry,…
State verbs are a fundamental piece of English grammar. They might seem a bit nit-picky, but the truth is that they are absolutely essential if you want to progress in your understanding of the English language. Not only that, but state verbs are the key to much of your confusion and frustration with the English…
Table of Contents What is the Cambridge B2 First / FCE Exam? The Cambridge First Certificate (FCE) exam, also known as B2 First, is a comprehensive English language exam that tests a candidate’s ability to use English in a wide range of different situations. It is targeted to candidates who have an intermediate to upper-intermediate…
What is IELTS? IELTS (International English Language Testing System) is an English language test that measures the language proficiency of people who want to study, work, or migrate where English is the language of communication. There are two versions of the IELTS test: the Academic version and the General Training version. The Academic version is…
There are many English words that can be confusing, especially for English language learners. The good news is that most people follow the context of the conversation and their brains automatically substitute the correct word. So, even if you make a mistake, many people won’t notice it. However, learning these words will still make things…
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