by Raúl | Sep 18, 2026 | B1 Preliminary (PET)
Learning vocabulary about your house and home is essential for B1 English learners. These words help you describe where you live, talk about daily routines, and understand conversations about domestic life. This vocabulary is very useful for the B1 Preliminary (PET)...
by Raúl | Sep 18, 2026 | B1 Preliminary (PET)
Adverbs of frequency tell us how often something happens. Their position in a sentence is key: they usually go before the main verb but after the verb to be or an auxiliary verb. For example, I always drink coffee, but She is always happy. Understanding this placement...
by Raúl | Sep 18, 2026 | B1 Preliminary (PET)
Mastering at, in, and on for time is essential for B1 English learners. These small but powerful words help you communicate precisely when events occur, covering everything from exact moments to broad historical periods. You use at for very precise times and specific...
by Raúl | Sep 17, 2026 | B2 First (FCE)
The passive voice helps you focus on the action or result of an event, rather than who performed it. It is formed using a form of the verb to be followed by the past participle of the main verb. We often use the passive when the person or thing doing the action is...
by Raúl | Sep 17, 2026 | B2 First (FCE)
-ed adjectives describe how a person or animal feels, focusing on the effect of something on them, while -ing adjectives describe the person, thing, or situation that causes that feeling or effect. This distinction is a common point of confusion for English learners,...
by Raúl | Sep 17, 2026 | B2 First (FCE)
Adjectives describe nouns or pronouns, while adverbs describe verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs. However, a special group of verbs, known as ‘linking verbs,’ are always followed by an adjective, not an adverb. These include verbs like be, seem, become,...
