An English Guide

An English Guide

Verbs

#Base FormPast SimplePast Participle1bewas / werebeen2havehadhad3dodiddone4saysaidsaid5getgotgot6makemademade7gowentgone8knowknewknown9taketooktaken10seesawseen11comecamecome12thinkthoughtthought13looklookedlooked14wantwantedwanted15givegavegiven16useusedused17findfoundfound18telltoldtold19askaskedasked20workworkedworked21seemseemedseemed22feelfeltfelt23trytriedtried24leaveleftleft25callcalledcalled26putputput27keepkeptkept28letletlet29beginbeganbegun30helphelpedhelped31talktalkedtalked32sho

Describe a Character

1. Think of a name for a character Tense: present simple verbs: call 2. Give more details about your character... * where they live * job * free time Tense: present simple verbs: live, work, do, have, like nouns: home, city, job, office, gym, café articles: a, the prepositions: in, at, on other:

Modals

Modal Verbs | ENGLISH PAGEFree online tutorial focusing on modal verbs and modal like expressions with interactive modal verb exercises. (Also called modals, helping verbs, or auxiliary verbs.)ENGLISH PAGE Ability * Can → present ability (I can swim.) * Could → past ability (I could swim when I was five.) * Be able to → ability

Job Interview Prep

Job Interview Prep

On this page you’ll find some key vocabulary relating to job interviews, plus some discussion on how to approach different questions. Vocabulary Tell me about yourself Strengths and Weaknesses Vocabulary First, let’s cover the most important vocabulary when it comes to landing a new job. ▼ The process of

Speaking Tasks

Task Describe your home Talk about the layout, where things are, how long you’ve lived there, why you chose it, pros and cons Explain a process Describe step-by-step how to do something (e.g. your morning routine, how you complete a task at work) Describe a recent experience Talk

Homework Tasks

Imagine you have just discovered a time machine. Task 1: Your JourneyWrite about your experience using the time machine. Include: When would you go? (past or future) Where would you go? Why did you choose this time and place? How long would you stay there? What would you do during

Leadership

Ernest Shackleton_The Laws of Human NatureThis is the original excerpt from the book The Laws of Human Nature by Robert Greene.Ernest Shackleton_The Laws of Human Nature.pdf92 KBdownload-circle Click here to read the shortened C1 Version In 1915, the explorer Ernest Shackleton was forced to abandon his

Create a Country

Create a Country

1. Where will your country be located? When choosing the location of your country, think about what the land can offer and what challenges it might bring. Does it have access to water for trade and defence? Are there valuable natural resources like minerals or fertile land? Consider the terrain

Halloween

Reading This is a short scary story by Edgar Allen Poe, written in 1843. Parts are written in old English. You can find the original version of the book here, by downloading the PDF. Alternatively, an adapted B1/B2 version can be read below. You can Click to Expand that

Big Difficult Questions

Big Difficult Questions

The Masculinity Crisis The modern world is full of crises – political, environmental, economic, and even a so-called “crisis of masculinity”. But beneath all of them, philosopher Leo Rogers argues, lies a deeper problem: a global crisis of self-esteem. In today’s individualistic societies, people measure their worth by personal success.

Solving Problems

Solving Problems

1. What should I wear for a job interview? 2. What’s a quick and healthy lunch idea? 3. How do I start exercising regularly? 4. How do I stick to a budget? 5. How do I wake up earlier without feeling tired? 6. What’s the best way to

Get to Know Someone

Get to Know Someone

Grammar Exercises for Homework QuestionsQuestions.pdf203 KBdownload-circleAnswersAnswers.pdf53 KBdownload-circle We've described characters, where I was the one asking you questions... "What does she look like? What does he do for work? etc. This time, it can be your turn to ask the questions. Below are a list

What does it mean to be human?

What does it mean to be human?

Introduction I thought it would be a good idea for something a little more reflective. Below is something to read, an article called 'A Passage to Africa'. The article is written at a C1 level, so I've also included an adapted B1 version - so you

Storytelling

Last week's topic was small talk, and a natural continuation of that is storytelling. Storytelling is the antidote to small talk and those perhaps, superficial and shallow interactions. A story can take your conversation from just that, one that goes back and forth, to something memorable. I suppose

Present Simple (Daily Routine)

Present Simple (Daily Routine)

7 Benefits of Following Daily Routines | ClockwiseDeveloping and following a daily routine has many health and focus benefits. Here’s how to create habits that encourage productivity and time management.ClockwiseCathy Reisenwitz Make a list of daily activities First, you need to think about your daily activities. You can make

Small Talk

The Fine Art of Small TalkThe Fine Art of Small Talk.pdf43 KBdownload-circle Small talk! Yes! And that's 'small talk', never 'small talks'. That's a common mistake. “Small talk” is an uncountable noun, like advice, information, or furniture. It refers to casual,

Describing People

Describing People

Contents 1. Vocabulary Homework 2. Introduction 3. Writing Homework 4. Examples from Film and Literature 5. Guess Who 6. Character Creation 1. Vocabulary Homework First things first! Here are two PDFs which you can take a look at, they have vocabulary and some exercises for you to try... they will

Survival English

Survival English

Negotiation

On this page, you'll find material that you can read, watch and listen to, before, during and after our lessons. The theme is Negotiation, and the topics will be housing, cars, and buying and selling. We’ll explore how people negotiate in different situations, practise useful skills such

Cut to the Chase

Cut to the Chase

'Come to the point, without unnecessary details’ Origin In the 1920s, Hollywood was producing silent films. These films often included long, slow-moving scenes filled with dramatic dialogue or romance. However, audiences wanted excitement (the chase scene!). Directors and editors began shouting “Cut to the chase!” to skip the slow