1. Well, let's face it. We all make mistakes. There will be times when we'd be inaccurate when it comes to some "factual" ...
3 Tips for Discourse Repair and Fluency in IELTS Speaking
February 27, 2011
February 20, 2011
2 Tips for Summarizing and Explaining in IELTS Speaking
In the IELTS speaking test, expect that you will have to explain certain topics and summarize your ideas. Remember the following: 1. When ...
February 19, 2011
Colorful Expressions
Hello! As you may have noticed, we have been posting in this blog our idioms of the day. It is our...
February 18, 2011
Idiom: a know-it-all
"a know-it-all" Meaning: someone who acts as if he/she knows everything--as if no one can tell him/her anything that he/she doe...
February 17, 2011
Phrasal verb: hold onto (someone/something)
"hold onto (someone/something)" Meaning: hold firmly using your hands or arms Example: Hold onto your armrests because we'...
February 16, 2011
Phrasal verb: get over (something)
"get over (something)" Meaning: overcome a problem Example: We have to prepare our documents if we intend to get over the new ...
Idiom: give (someone) a hand
"give (someone) a hand" Meaning: applaud (to show respect or appreciation for someone/something) Example Owen spearheaded the ...
February 15, 2011
Phrasal verb: cheer up
"cheer up" Meaning: become happier Example: We cheered up when we learned that Joshua and Jenny will be having their 2nd baby...
Idiom: cost (someone) an arm and a leg
"cost (someone) an arm and a leg" Meaning: cost a lot; be very expensive Example: My new 60" LCD TV and entertainment sys...
February 14, 2011
Phrasal verb: break in
"break in" Meaning: interrupt Example: A news flash broke in . It reported about the possible arrival of a new typhoon. Las...
Idiom: beat
"beat" Meaning: exhausted; very tired (adj.) Example: "I've been driving all day. I'm beat !" Last week&#...
February 13, 2011
4 Tips for Comparing and Contrasting in IELTS Speaking
In part 3 of the IELTS speaking test, you will encounter questions where you'd need to compare and contrast things or situations. Here a...
February 11, 2011
Phrasal verb: throw (something) away
"throw (something) away" Meaning: dispose of Example: I threw my old car wax away when it expired. Last week's phrasal...
February 10, 2011
Idiom: Step on it!
"Step on it!" Meaning: Hurry up! Example: Step on it! The mass will start any time and we still haven't left home. Las...
February 9, 2011
Phrasal verb: put (something) off
"put (something) off" Meaning: postpone Example: The school is putting off the intramurals until the new gymnasium is built. ...
February 8, 2011
Phrasal verb: look (something) up
"look (something) up" Meaning: search and find information in a reference book or database Example: Try to look the article up...
February 7, 2011
Idiom: a klutz
"a klutz" Meaning: an awkward, uncoordinated person Example: Edward is still a klutz when it comes to obstacle courses. He st...
February 6, 2011
5 Tips for Narrating in IELTS Speaking
In IELTS speaking part 2, there will be questions that would require you to narrate a series of events. Today you'll see some tips for h...
February 4, 2011
Phrasal verb: hold on
"hold on" Meaning: wait a short time Example: Please hold on while I transfer you to Customer Service. Last week's phr...
Idiom: hit the hay
"hit the hay" Meaning: go to bed; go to sleep Example: I had a very tiring afternoon. I'd better hit the hay . Last wee...
February 3, 2011
Phrasal verb: get over (something)
"get over (something)" Meaning: recover from an illness, loss, difficulty Example: She has just got over the flu . She'll ...
Idiom: give (someone) a hand
"give (someone) a hand" Meaning: help someone Example: Your aunt's here. Can you give her a hand with the groceries? L...
February 2, 2011
Phrasal verb: check (someone/something) out
"check (someone/something) out" Meaning: look at carefully, investigate Example: This pro detailer always checks out the car ...
Idiom: Cool it!
"Cool it!" Meaning: calm down Example: Lucas does not need to be so upset. He should just cool it! Last week's idioms: ...
February 1, 2011
Phrasal verb: break up
"break up" Meaning: end a relationship Example: Lia refused to break up with Mateo even when she discovered his secret. La...
Idiom: be used to
be used to (+Ving/noun) Meaning: be accustomed to; not uncomfortable with Example: I'm used to getting up early . I easily get thing...
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