Why is small talk an important business English skill?
Small talk is something we have all engaged in at some point. Did you know that a whopping three out of four jobs are found through professional…
Tag: English grammar
What is Reported Speech?
What is reported speech and when do we use it? Reported speech is telling somebody what somebody else has said. It is also often referred…
Prepositions for Giving Directions
I live in the beautiful city of Edinburgh. Whenever I take a walk through the historic city during the summer months, I notice many tourists…
Adjectives ending in -ed and -ing
I have been asked many times about the difference between adjectives ending in –ed and –ing. Many students find these two categories of adjectives difficult…
Phrasal Verbs with ‘CUT’
A phrasal verb consists of a root verb (such as go, put or set) and an adverb or preposition (such as away, on or out).…
Phrasal Verbs with ‘Run’
What is a phrasal verb? Phrasal verbs are used all the time in English. A phrasal verb is a verb (such as run, send or…
How Do I Use Relative Clauses?
“When should I use ‘which’, ‘who’ and ‘that’?” If you have wondered about this, you are certainly not alone. Today, I’m going to explain to…
Dog Idioms
Welcome to this blog post on dog idioms! If youβre a fan of English idioms, and if you have ever been to the UK, then…
Handy Phrasal Verbs in the US or UK
Phrasal verbs are phrases where you combine a verb and a preposition to mean something new. They are very common in spoken English, but their…
Homophones You Need to Know
Wear or where? Bear or bare? Their or there? In this blog post we’ll go over some essential English homophones you need to know! Have…