Conditional sentences are a key part of expressing ideas clearly in English. While the basic forms are relatively straightforward, more advanced structures can help you sound more precise and formal.
In this post, we’ll explore a range of C1-level conditional patterns so you can take your English to the next level.
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If you’re aiming to improve your formal writing or essay skills at B2 or C1 level, one grammar structure you need in your toolkit is “not only … but also.” This phrase is a powerful way to emphasise ideas, making your sentences more sophisticated and persuasive.
This structure is used to highlight two related points, showing that they are both true or important. It is commonly used in essays, reports, and academic writing. Continue reading “Structures that elevate your writing: “Not Only … But Also””
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:
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What’s wrong with the punctuation in this sentence?
×Tomatoes bought in the supermarket have poor flavour, tomatoes grown organically in vegetable gardens taste much better. Continue reading “Punctuation tips: the full stop”
Calming effect“At the end of a stressful week,
the absolute silence in the snowed forest
had a calming effect on her.”
(also soothing effect)
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In this text, you will learn vocabulary related to cars and driving in the context of a short story. Once you have read it, I encourage you to write your own car incident story and send it to me by email. I will correct and give feedback to the first ten stories that I receive.Continue reading “Learning vocabulary in context: A Puzzling Car Incident”
13 questions to ask yourself about:
Cambridge C1 review
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The Planning Stage: some considerations