When should you use complex language?
By The English Farm, July 04 2020
Should you use jargon with your colleagues? How about with your clients? How about in a speaking test? Here's a simple but powerful rule to guide you.
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Ideas change, and what's radical to one generation may be normal to the next.
Put negatives early in the sentence
By The English Farm, May 30 2020
In English, the negative component can be put in a variety of places. But, as long as the meaning is the same, the negative element should go as close to the beginning as possible.
How word stress can completely change meaning
By The English Farm, May 23 2020
Stressing a word when speaking, by saying it longer, louder or with higher intonation, will show the listener which word is key.
How to prepare on the day of your English speaking test
By Kahu, May 16 2020
Speaking tests are a performance. You have to show your skills.
G.B.C. Grammar/syntax score, explained
By Kevin, April 25 2020
The Grammar/Syntax section of the G.B.C. test is one in which the majority of students score below 3, with scores of 1 or 2 being very common.
G.B.C. Vocabulary score, explained
By The English Farm, April 11 2020
Many students who have studied vocabulary still don't score well in the G.B.C. test. We'll show you why.
G.B.C. Delivery score, explained
By The English Farm, April 04 2020
We'll help you understand the Delivery section of your G.B.C score sheet. You'll also learn how to approach delivery to maximise your score.
G.B.C. Communication of Information score, explained
By The English Farm, March 28 2020
Do you find your G.B.C. score sheet confusing? We'll help you understand the Communication of Information section. You'll also learn how to use the skills you have to score well.
Use BUDGET correctly and impressively
By Di, March 14 2020
The English word “budget” is complex. There are many ways to use it, and it is often misused by non-native speakers.
Don't "view cherry blossoms"—talk about your traditions naturally
By The English Farm, March 07 2020
Should you translate your traditional words into English?
"Okay" and "It’s okay" are opposites
By The English Farm, February 29 2020
Okay usually means yes, sure. But when you say, "It's okay", the meaning changes significantly.