Listen and count the words

Listen and count the words

Many English language learners complain that sometimes it sounds as though all of the words spoken in a sentence are joined together and it is tricky to work out what exactly is being said. Many students complain that it is hard to identify what is important and what...
analysis vs analyse

analysis vs analyse

Make sure that you know the difference between analyse and analysis. Analyse is a regular verb. It means to study something in great detail. We analysed his results and found that they contained errors. Analysis is a noun. It is the results of the verb to analyse. Our...
analysis vs analyse

affect vs effect

affect vs effect Many students confuse affect and effect. Do you know the difference? Which one is a verb and which one is a noun? Affect is a regular verb. It usually means to influence or change something. The cold weather really affects my concentration. His injury...
Use a word or phrase challenge for IELTS

Use a word or phrase challenge for IELTS

Use new words and phrases BEFORE the IELTS exam How many times do you learn a new word or phrase and then think your work is done? How often do you look for the meaning of a word in the dictionary but never try to use the word yourself? Most of my students agree that...