Private tuition and English language learning materials from a Cambridge (CELTA) certified native sp My name is Felicity, and I'm an English teacher.
This is my page, where I'll share fun and helpful advice for learners, as well as interesting articles about grammar and the English language from around the web. I will explain and illustrate important vocabulary, grammar and pronunciation points for learners of all levels. Even if you're a teacher or a native English speaker, I'm sure you will find something to interest you on this page.
27/10/2022
Have you heard the news? The UK has a new Prime Minister, and the team at BBC News Review can help you to understand this story:
Rishi Sunak is the UK's new prime minister: BBC News Review Rishi Sunak has taken over from Liz Truss as prime minister after she spent just 45 days in office.The story Rishi Sunak - New UK PMRishi Sunak has taken ov...
22/07/2022
A lot of learners think the title of the hit series Stranger Things refers to a stranger (someone you don't know), but it actually refers to a popular English saying "stranger things have happened": https://dictionary.cambridge.org/fr/dictionnaire/anglais/stranger-things-have-happened
Improving your English through social media and Netflix series? Hey, stranger things have happened!
29/01/2021
Sometimes English is so much simpler than your native language! We have only one definite article: the.
25/12/2020
14/12/2020
Do you struggle to pronounce names such as Leicester? Check out this funny and helpful guide to pronouncing English place names:
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05/12/2020
A very interesting advanced lesson from Jade at engVid about the relationship between language and social class in England. Note that this is a topic of cultural interest, not a pronunciation tutorial. Non-native speakers are not judged by these standards :)
How do posh people speak? Learn about language and social class in England How do posh people talk? This lesson is all about posh people in England! How do they talk? What kind of jobs do they have? What kind of lives do they live? ...
09/11/2020
Do you struggle to learn irregular verbs in English? Try this fun song from Lingportal - Online School of English
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10/10/2020
I'm sure many English learners can relate to this feeling!
There are ten different ways to pronounce 'ough' in English. Check out this helpful article from Dictionary.com to learn more https://www.dictionary.com/e/s/ough/
16/08/2020
Here’s a fun fact for you! All of the ‘c’s’ in the words ‘Pacific Ocean’ are pronounced differently 🌊
Can you practise saying ‘Pacific Ocean’ correctly?
Let us know in the comments how you get on!
27/06/2020
If you struggle to pronounce these words, just remember these mnemonics/images: bear in a chair, beer in his beard.
21/06/2020
What new words have you learned in English this week? 🌱