There are not many rules for prepositions, but thankfully there are rules for in, at and on when referring to time. Read the article below, and see if you can understand why each preposition is used. After the article we will go over the rules and at the end there will be an article for you to fill in the blanks. Story In the year 2023, on a sunny Saturday morning, Sarah and Mark decided to go on a weekend getaway. They packed their bags in the morning and left home at 10:0

This article will have three short stories with the prepositions: In On Under Behind Between Across Along Through Up Prepositions can be difficult to learn as there not many rules, and often require memorization After reading the stories, write or speak using the prepositions to get more practice. Story 1: "The Picnic" (Prepositions: In, On, Under) Definitions: In: Inside or within something. On: Positioned above and in contact with a surface. Under: Below or beneath som

In today's age of comparing ourselves to one another on social media and in real life , the quote, "comparison is the thief of joy", by Theodore Roosevelt is more relevant than ever. For some people this quote may be true, for others it might not be. However, using comparative and descriptive language accurately is important. In this article you will learn how to compare two nouns , using comparatives, and three or more nouns using superlatives. Introduction Now we will

Many people are learning English for work. Maybe to increase their salary, maybe to find a new position, or maybe to travel for work. Now, with so many prepositions related to work, how do we know which one to use? Well, you will find out soon. The following prepositions will be covered: Work + In Work + As Work + For Work + At Work + On Work + With Before we go over each one, there will be a small paragraph. Try and elicit the meaning if you can before we go over each

Meetings can be difficult as there is often new vocabulary that comes up. The goal with this article is to go over phrasal verbs that might be said in a meeting, in a realistic way. Let's go through the list of phrasal verbs and provide the meanings and examples for each within the context of a meeting story: 1. Start Off : To begin or initiate something. Example 1 : "Let's start off the meeting with a brief introduction of our team members." Example 2 : "We'll start off by

Break is commonly used with different particles to form phrasal verbs. Each phrasal verb has a different meaning, and the same phrasal verb can have multiple meanings. Today we will break down the meanings of: Break down Break up Break through Break out Below will be some examples of phrasal verbs with break, and based on the context try and elicit the meaning. After breaking up with my girlfriend, my car broke down and as a result, I broke down in tears. A riot suddenly bro

In every country there is a word that is synonymous with coffee. In Canada, we say, "Tim Hortons." Here, we go for a double double, donuts, or a dozen Timbits. If you are curious as to why this is, keep reading to learn more about Tim Hortons (Timmies for short) and find out! There will be two stories. The first story will be for beginners, and the second story will be for intermediate students. Beginner Level: "Tim's Coffee Adventure" In Canada, a long time ago, there was a

Money, money, money! A tool that is required for all of us. In regards to Canadian currency, today'slesson will be a brief overview of the names, values and the appearance. The goal of this lesson is to give you the knowledge needed in order to talk about and use money in Canada. The Canadian dollar (CAD) is the official currency of Canada. There are varios myths about money and Canada, continue reading to see if they are true or not. Canadian Money Smells Like Maple Syrup: O

Hello everyone and welcome back to another lesson! Today's lesson will simulate going to a fast-food restaurant and placing an order. Today the focus will be Tim Hortons as it is the largest fast-food chain in Canada. Another reason is that everyone loves coffee, and people often go to Tim Hortons for a Double-Double or a black coffee! By the end of the lesson you will feel confident about placing an order at a fast-food restaurant and a little more about Canada. This les

Stop right there! Maybe you were searching for some phrasal verbs, or maybe you came across this by chance. Phrasal verbs often come up when discussing challenges in regards to learning English. Maybe, they are easy for you, maybe you will have to to come back and review them, but do not give up! Come up Come across Come around Come back Come out Come over Below will be a short paragraph with the phrasal verbs listed above. "Phrasal verbs are like puzzle pieces that help us

Introduction Let's kill two birds with one stone (achieve two things by doing a single action). We can learn about the Canadian Rocky Mountains while listening to an audio featuring comparatives, superlatives and other examples of adjectives. Todays lesson will involve listening to an audio, answering questions to test your comprehension, and finally, look for examples of comparatives, superlatives, and examples that include: as + adjective + as and not as + adjective+ as. Qu

introduction, lets say about travelling, getting lost Include a reminder about indirect questions phrases used to ask also , not everyone will help you, keep that in mind photos and definitions texts to read an listen to questions Hw= usee google maps and explain how to get to your favorite restaurant Introduction Being able to use your English when travelling is a very good feeling. Another good think about travelling is being able to explore and see new places. Muesumes can

A prefix is a word or group of letters that are attached to the front of a word to make a new word. Today's lesson will cover verbs that start with the prefix over. Maybe you have overheard some of these words before, or it is possible that have overlooked an important detail when doing a task for work. The vocab will be listed first, followed by a reading passage which you can listen to. After that, there will be a list of questions to test your comprehension. Have fun

A prefix is a word or group of letters that are attached to the front of a word to make a new word. Today's lesson will cover verbs that start with the prefix under. A common mistake that English learners often make is underestimating themselves. This can be an underlying problem that leads students to feel insecure, but do not worry, as you probably no more than you think. The vocab will be listed first, followed by a reading passage which you can listen to. After that

Phrasal verbs for business, phrasal verbs from movies, now we have phrasal verbs that can be used at home. Today's lesson will cover phrasal verbs that we can use in our daily lives at home, at a friend's house, at a hotel as well as other places and situations. Imagine, you are trying to study, and the music, is too loud, how can you ask your neighbor to..hm...ahhhh turn down the music ? Another example, you are at home, but you are cold, you want to make the house warmer..

How  To Talk About Health In today’s class we will go over how to talk about health. The important thing to take away from this lesson is how to describe what you feel. It is common for students to feel like they must be perfect, however, the important thing is to be understood. If you do not feel well, do not to speak perfectly, try to be understood!   We will have a list of adjectives and vocabulary and then after there will be functional language for you to use if you need

A common fear that English learners have is the fear of sounding rude, especially when asking questions. This is normal, fortunately, there is a way to ask questions politely. Indirect questions are a polite way to ask for a favor, a request, or to ask strangers a question. Today's lesson will involve four conversations to listen to. Before listening, we show some examples of direct and indirect questions to see the difference. What time is it? Could you tell me what time i

This is an English placement test to see your approximate level. This is not one-hundred percent accurate is does not test your listening,, speaking, reading or writing. All that is tested here is your knowledge. I hope this test is of some help to you to give you a basic understanding of your level! Fill in the Blanks: A1-A2 My sister _____ a book in the living room. a. read b. reads c. is reading We _____ dinner at 7 o'clock every evening. a. have b. has c. having They ___

Hello and welcome! Here is a listening exam to find your approximate level. This is not an official test, only a rough guide. I hope this is useful and you are able to take something from it. The transcripts with the answers as well as the guide for your level will be attached at the bottom of the page. A1 Questions 1 Greetings 1) What does Sarah ask John? a.   "How are you feeling today?" b. "What's up, John?" c. "How are you?" 2) How does John respond? a. "I'm feeling fine,

What is the difference between these examples below? I can speak Spanish. I could speak Spanish. Can you please pass the salt? Could you please pass the salt? You can get injured doing that. You could get injured doing that. If you don't know, keep reading to find out more! Introduction Can and could are modal verbs used to talk about ability, possibility, and used when asking for a favor or request. Can is used for present ability. Can is used when there is a higher probabi