A variety of resources – many used in genuine classes – to aid in English study:
Getting started
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Vocabulary Lists
Basic vocabulary words.
More vocabulary words to learn.
Intermediate words for English learners.
Further sets of intermediate vocabulary words.
More difficult words to learn.
Advanced English language vocabulary.
Synonyms
Different ways to express common adjectives.
Different ways to express common nouns.
Different ways to express common verbs.
Phrasal Verbs
Verbs made of two or more words.
Advanced Vocabulary
Phrases from the Bible that have become common in English.- Phrases with meanings not easily understood by non-native speakers.
Latin words that are still used in English.
Phrases that have entered English thanks to 'The Bard'.
Shortened Language
Short words created from long words.
Making new words from the first letters of a phrase.- Explaining what the letters in company and organisation names mean.
Creating short versions of phrases by using only the starting letters.
Short words and letter combinations that are used in messages, social media, etc.
Phrase Book
- Phrases seen and used at the airport arrivals building.
- Words and phrases used in the departures terminal and lounge.
Words and expressions used in a hotel.
Expressing problems at a hotel.- Expressing problems at a restaurant.
Ordering food in a restaurant.- Booking a table at a restaurant.
Ordering food and drink at a coffee shop.- Telling people you are leaving for a while.
- Asking for directions when driving.
- Asking for directions when walking.
- Vocabulary and phrases for an emergency situation.
- General conversation between friends.
Meeting people, both friends and strangers.- Introducing people to each other.