Parts of Speech
Parts of Speech The parts of speech in English are word types based on their function. Looking at an individual word, we can say what it’s purpose is and give it a name, such as nouns, verbs and prepositions. This is a way to study English at a fundamental...Language Skills
Language Skills To master English, there are variety of skills that you can focus on separately and in combination, including speaking, listening, reading and writing. In combination with these core skills, I’ve also grouped in some specific areas of English...Grammar
Grammar In the early days, my main focus on ELB was studying grammar – answering questions for advanced students such as: How does grammar work? Why do we need grammar? When can we bend the rules? The answer is very often “it depends”, so I’ve...
Creative Writing Analysis: The Haunting of Hill House
If you’ve been following ELB for a while, you’ll know I like to run Halloween-themed posts around this time of year. A quick look at the keyword here brings up a range of vocab and reading exercises. I got started early this month with an article on...Want to Master English?
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