A conditional consist of two clauses: the condition or if-clause and the main or result clause. Depending on the meaning we try to convey we have many different conditionals at our exposal to express ourselves clearly. We are going to look at two mixed conditionals that express unreal situations.
I'm not sure why, but some words just make me laugh. I was reminded of this this morning, when my shampoo bottle instructed me to place a large 'dollop' of shampoo into my hair. It really is the simple things that keep me happy!
Here are some other words I find to be hilarious, have you seen them before? Put each word into the correct sentence to practise your new vocabulary, then let me know what you think is the funniest English word!
Lesson by Caroline Devane
When did Harry Potter grow up?! The last film has been out for a while and fans across the world have loved the final instalment.
Here is a recent interview with Daniel Radcliffe about the new movie. Listen carefully and try to decide which word is being said. This is great practice for developing your ability to listen for specific information.
Lesson by Caroline Devane
How well do you remember how to form the correct verb tense?
In each sentence below, change the highlighted verb for the correct tense.
Only use one word per sentence. If the tense is already correct, still type in the verb shown.
Think about present simple, past simple, present continuous and past participle in your answers.
Lesson by Caroline Devane
The Sound of Music was my favourite film as a child! This song is about two young teenagers that are starting to fall in love. The man (Rolf) is telling the woman (Liesl) that she needs protecting because she is young.
This song is full of adjectives that describe people's personality. Listen to the song and then try and put the correct adjective in each gap.
What was your favourite film when you were a child?
What's the best perk of flying first class?
Perk: Advantage or extra benefit.
Many of our students fly for hours, across the world, to come and study with us! Do you ever wish you could enjoy your flight in first class bliss? I know I certainly do. Apparently, first class flights will soon be even better than ever.
Read the article below and then put the vocabulary in the correct gap.
Here is some vocabulary that is very common in Britain, but rarely used in other countries. Have you heard these words before? Read through the sentences below and see if you can decide which vocab. goes in which sentence.
Cheers!
Lesson by Caroline Devane
The things I couldn't live without fall into two categories, material and emotional.
I couldn't live without my family and friends; I couldn't live without happiness; I couldn't live without dance etc.
There are also some material things that I feel I couldn't live without, though I'm sure if I had to then I would cope!
Read through my material must-haves and then answer the true or false questions below. Make sure you tell us five of your material must-haves too!
Lots of you wrote back to me after the last spelling lesson, requesting another one. Here it is!
This one is a bit more difficult (I frequently make mistakes with the second one).
Look at the orange word in each sentence and see if you can spell it correctly.
Good luck!
Caroline Devane
Before you read the lyrics and listen to this song, I want you to look at the vocabulary below. The song is about a relationship. Answer the following questions just by looking at the words:
1. Is the relationship good or bad?
2. Do you think the two people are still together?
3. Can you make a story about this relationship using these words?
When you have answered those questions, listen to the song and put the words in the correct gaps. Let us know what you think!
