by Phil Williams | Oct 29, 2019 | Books, Reading Exercise, Writing skills
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...
by Phil Williams | Oct 8, 2019 | Books, General English, Reading Exercise
Most years I try and do a few Halloween themed posts around October, and this time I’ve got a bit of reading practise focusing on one of my favourite writers, Shirley Jackson. I’ve written a little biography to share, including some of my thoughts on what we can learn...
by Phil Williams | Dec 4, 2018 | General English
Having been asked frequently for exercises to go with The English Tenses Practical Grammar Guide, I compiled this list to share all the tenses exercises on this site together. I’ve since also produced The English Tenses Exercise Book to add over 150 more...
by Phil Williams | Jul 17, 2016
An important part of learning a new language is the culture and history that goes with it. Understanding the English-speaking world’s history and culture can help explain why the language works in certain ways, and where specific expressions or usages come from....
by Phil Williams | Oct 22, 2013
Building your vocabulary can give you a lot more to talk about in English. Even if your grammar is incorrect, with more words available you can discuss more subjects – and be understood even if you make mistakes! There’s really two main ways to learn...