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Kids Corner: How to identify themes in English literature
A lot of my students have difficulty identifying themes. If you also find this difficult…
Wednesday Wildcard: Happy Christmas, not Merry!
We all know the common American phrase “Merry Christmas” as we see it on the TV and in a lot of films. Did you know that in the UK we say “Happy Christmas” instead?
Business Builder: Business English for Photography
Having a good eye for an exciting shot, a pleasing background or an eye-catching model is what you do best as a photographer. If only the art was the only thing you needed!
Vocabulary Showcase: Synonyms for “fly”
Unfortunately, I can’t fly. Maybe Father Christmas (Santa) will give me wings for Christmas…
When even Google Search knows you are a weirdo
I swear I don’t….
Vocabulary Showcase: Synonyms for “Quiet”
Quiet is another one of those words we use every day…
Vocabulary Showcase: Synonyms for “culture”
Let’s have a look at some other words for culture, in use…
Kids Corner: Analysing Poetry Structure
Oh, I see! You need to analyse poetry for your exams. What absolutely delightful fun… OK it’s not really fun…
Business Builder: Business English for Maths Teachers / Professors
Mathematics as a field has highly specific terminology and processes…
Vocabulary Showcase: Synonyms for “Understand”
Once again, I will say that English is a funny language. You can use the same word for a small stick on a tree, to explain that you have understood something…
Vocabulary Showcase: Synonyms for “leader”
Leader is quite a simple word though. Have you ever thought about other words for leader?
Wednesday Wildcard: Why I Feed the Algorithm
You may have noticed that I sometimes post pictures and short articles that say I am “feeding the algorithm” and this is why!
Business Builder: Business English for Undertaking
As a non-native English speaker, you may find that your language skills lead to misunderstandings, or uncomfortable moments…
Vocabulary Showcase: Synonyms for “Laugh”
“Laugh” is a bit of a simple verb, isn’t it? How about we find some new words that mean the same thing!
Kids Corner: GCSE - Similes in Creative Writing
Similes are cool ways of describing things when you do creative writing.
Business Builder: Business English for Professional Drivers
As a professional driver you may think that you don’t need excellent English, but if you want to be in control of …
Vocabulary Showcase: Synonyms for “new”
Maybe you are starting a new academic year, or a new job. Maybe like me, you are starting a new part of your life.
Wednesday Wildcard: Refer a friend free lesson
How you can share Wright English with your friends and family, and get a free lesson as thanks!
Business Builder: Business English for the IT industry
A lot of my students want to improve their English for work, and what they really need is someone who understands their industry..
Sunday Funday: Too cool for school
I’m sorry I can’t hear you over how cool I am…