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Vocabulary Showcase - Mondays
Business Builder - Tuesdays
What The Fluff Wednesday - Wednesdays
GCSE and A-Level Goblin - Thursdays
Gateway to Grammar - Fridays
Blog Topics
Kids Corner: What’s the Best Way to Prepare for My GCSE English Literature Exam?
Many GCSE Students are already preparing for their English Literature Exams next year, and the pressure from teachers and adults is quite bad. With all that pressure, it can be hard to know what the best way to prepare really is. That’s why I’m here to give you impartial (not biased and not related to my own success) advice.
Business Builder: Is My Business Contact in the USA / UK Being Impolite?
If you are a business person and you are experienced with talking to mostly British or American contacts, you might ask yourself this question sometimes: Are they being impolite to me?
Vocabulary Showcase: Synonyms for “Cozy”
This week, we are looking at synonyms (words with the same meaning) for “cozy”, which means feeling comfortable, warm, and safe.
Gateway to Grammar: Verb Families Part 1: “En”
Welcome back to Gateway to Grammar. It’s Verb Families again and we are adding the “En” family as part….1? Yes. I know… we just did part 6 and now we are back at part 1. I will be honest I have no idea where parts 1 and 2 went, and I have been unable to find them.
Wednesday Wildcard: Where Have You Been for 2 Years?
I promise that’s not me! I’m fine. I have been very busy for the last 2 years and I will share some of that with you now.
Wright English updates: Juggling all summer
Have I been too bored doing nothing all summer to update you all and write articles? Oh no no no no no! Deary me no…
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You could get your entire project proofread in record time…
Gateway to Grammar: Please Proofread
Oh, look everybody! It’s that time of the week again where I scream at everyone to proofread!
Business Builder: Conditionals for Politeness
In many business cultures across the world, if you need something or want to offer something you can simply say, “I need this”…
Vocabulary Showcase: Phrases for hot weather
It’s July everyone! So, it’s time to complain about it being far too hot! It is a British tradition.
Gateway to Grammar: Every singular noun needs an article
Today I’m here to remind you that every singular noun needs a buddy (friend)…
Kids Corner: GCSE Exam strategy for English Literature
The most important part of it is to know what the examiners are looking for in the marking scheme….
Vocabulary Showcase: Synonyms for “dreamer”
We all know someone who is a “dreamer"; someone who always has their mind on a wonderful ideal future…
Wright English is 2 years old!
I want to say a big thank you to everyone who has taken part in any way with the building of Wright English.
Vocabulary Showcase: Synonyms for “fart”
Ladies and gentle people, today we are looking at new and exciting ways to say the word “fart”.
Gateway to Grammar: Are tables best for learning verbs?
There are some really good reasons to learn verbs in a table, and that is what I will explain today.
Wednesday Wildcard: Be Careful With Social Media English Accounts
After 2 years of teaching online I have to say, I am worried about what people are learning from social media “English lessons”.
Business Builder: Can I Learn Business English from a Book?
It is natural to want to improve your Business English skills with learning materials designed for your business. Unfortunately, there is a limit…
Vocabulary Showcase: Synonyms for “Potential”
We say that someone shows ‘potential’ when we believe they are able to do more, or understand more, in future…
Vocabulary Showcase: Different Types of ‘Loan’
Every loan has a different name…