A preposition is a word that connects one thing with another, showing how they are related.
Some prepositions tell you about time.
For example:
"Many shops close on Sundays."
"It snows during the winter."
I really like this song because it has some beautiful images, including sunshine, gold and rainbows!
Listen to this song and then put the words in the correct gaps.
Lesson by Caroline Devane
People keep shouting 'chillax' at me as I run from job to job like a headless chicken.
I'd love to, honestly, but sometimes having five jobs can be very exhausting!
Unfortunately, this is clearly bad for my health and generally, the more relaxed we are, the more healthy and happy we are too.
Read through this article and see if you can fit the missing words in the correct gaps. Remember, don't stress if you find it difficult - chillax!
Here is a very practical example of reading practice in English.
Below is a job description for a job with a famous theatre located in the South of England.
When you apply for a job, you should always read the full job description, as it will give you details on what the employer is looking for and what your responsibilities will be.
Read through the following job description and then check your understanding by answering the true or false questions below.
Lesson by Caroline Devane
We use the present perfect to talk about experiences we have had in our lifetime.
We use the present perfect when talking about an action happened at some point in the past. The date or time that it happened is not important. The focus is on the action, not when. The important thing is that it happened in the past and is now completed (finished).
For example:
I have visited South Africa.
Adverbs are words that tell you more about verbs, adjectives and other adverbs.
Many adverbs end in ly. You make these adverbs by adding ly to adjectives.
Some adverbs and adverb phrases answer the question "when?" They are called adverbs of time.
For example:
"I am going to my new school tomorrow."
One of the biggest concerns for students is how they are going to budget when they're not working full time.
Here are some handy tips to help you save some cash! Read the article and fill the gaps with the correct vocabulary from the list.
Lesson by Caroline Devane
Do you enjoy singing, dancing or running?
Listen to this song by the Pet Shop Boys and try and decide which word goes in which gap.
I thought this song was from the 1980’s but it’s actually from the early 1990’s.
Do you enjoy this kind of music?
Let me know!
By Caroline Devane
My lessons this week are focusing on the natural world and our beautiful planet.
Did you know that new animals are being discovered all the time? This article discusses some exciting recent discoveries.
Read through the article and then decide whether the statements below are true or false. From the statements, can you guess what my opinion of spiders might be...
Lesson by Caroline Devane
A preposition is a word that connects one thing with another, showing how they are related.
For example:
Many shops open on Saturdays.
It rains during the autumn.
Choose correct prepositions in the sentences below:
Lesson by Amanda, Cape Town English language school
