por Raúl | set 22, 2026 | C1 Advanced Inglês
Connected speech is how spoken English sounds when words are linked together, often changing their individual sounds. For C1 learners, understanding connected speech, especially ‘reductions,’ is key to fluent listening. Reductions happen when sounds or...
por Raúl | set 21, 2026 | C1 Advanced Inglês
The perfect infinitive (to have + past participle or modal + have + past participle) helps you talk about actions that happened BEFORE another action or point in time in the past. This advanced C1 grammar structure adds precision to your English, allowing you to...
por Raúl | set 21, 2026 | C1 Advanced Inglês
The present subjunctive in English is a formal verb form used to express demands, suggestions, recommendations, or to state that something is important or necessary. It is often found in formal contexts, such as business, legal, or academic writing and speech. The key...
por Raúl | set 19, 2026 | C1 Advanced Inglês
The most important takeaway for C1 learners discussing global energy issues is to understand and correctly use specific vocabulary to differentiate between energy sources, their environmental impact, and related solutions. This includes terms like fossil fuels, which...
por Raúl | set 19, 2026 | C1 Advanced Inglês
The simple past tense in English is not always about the past. At C1 level, you will often use it to talk about hypothetical, imaginary, or desired situations in the present or future, not actual past events. This advanced usage is crucial for expressing wishes,...
por Raúl | set 18, 2026 | C1 Advanced Inglês
Understanding English articles at a C1 level means knowing when to use a, an, the, or no article at all, especially with abstract nouns, institutions, and generalizations. The definite article the points to something specific, known, or unique, like the sun or the...
