Mastering reporting verbs is essential for the B2 First (FCE) exam, These verbs help you report what someone said in a more sophisticated way than just using “said” or “told.”
Here are five key reporting verbs you should know—complete with grammar structures and examples. Continue reading “5 Reporting Verbs that you need to know for B2-First”
Both “high” and “highly” have this in common: they are adverbs.
So, how are they different?
The word “local” can be a false friend for Spanish speakers in the following context:
Example: “Es un local amplio y luminoso”
In this context, “local” in Spanish doesn’t mean “local” in English. It refers to a space or premises, usually a commercial space.
We could also translate the word “local” as “venue” if we are referring to a place where a performance will be held.
Example: “Van a tocar en un local cerca del hotel.”
Relating to a particular area or neighbourhood
A person who lives in a particular area
“The locals are very friendly.”
A nearby pub (especially in UK English)
“Let’s grab a drink at our local.” → short for “local pub”
It doesn’t mean a physical space or business premises, as in “un local comercial”. For that, we’d say:
commercial space
premises
Continue reading “When is the word “local” a false friend for Spanish speakers?”
This is a post written to help students better understand the function of the ellipsis, also called suspension marks (…).
The ellipsis has two primary uses:
Continue reading “Punctuation: ellipsis or suspension marks”
This post, like Common Mistakes in B2 Writing (1), is based on examples from students’ writing tasks – in this case, reviews. These are areas that frequently create confusion. Whether you’ve made these mistakes or not, the goal is to raise awareness so they can be avoided in the future.
This post is based on real examples from students’ writing. I have chosen these examples from areas that frequently cause confusion and regularly appear in the written work I correct. The goal is to raise awareness of these common mistakes so they can be avoided in the future. Continue reading “Common mistakes in B2 writing (1)”
If you are a moon lover, you will enjoy learning these expressions. Don’t wait too long before you start using them.
The Planning Stage: some considerations