How to use the Passive in English Posted on 1st February 2022 How to use the Passive Tense (Voice) in English. English sentences are divided into two different types – Active sentences and Passive sentences. In an active sentence we know who does the action but in a passive sentence we don’t know and it …
How to Write a Rental Application email Posted on 1st November 2021 by Joanne Hayden How to Write a Rental Application Email. So you have finally decided to move to an English speaking country. Congratulations! So whether this move relates to work or study, one of your main priorities will be to find suitable accommodation, …
Questions asked in Interviews! Posted on 14th October 2021 by Joanne Hayden Questions most frequently asked in interviews. When answering questions in English remember to slow down, be confident and speak in short, concise sentences. Long sentences can get very complicated and are difficult to follow. And remember important information can often be lost in …
Interview Preparation! Posted on 1st October 2021 by Joanne Hayden Interviews in English Attending any kind of interview can be very challenging especially if it is in a foreign language. This is totally understandable as the fear of ‘going ‘blank’ or ‘making a fool of yourself’ can be overwhelming. So here are some tips about …
Moving abroad Posted on June 10th, 2021 by Joanne Hayden Go Prepared! Moving abroad is a difficult and daunting task. Leaving the comforts of your home, your family and friends and culture is a massive step. Arriving ill-prepared to a new country can be detrimental to your overall experience. By preparing, researching and talking to …
Tips on Reading in English Posted on June 8th, 2021 by Joanne Hayden Getting Started: Reading is an excellent way to improve your language efficiency. However, it can be a daunting task to get started. Taking the first steps. If you are a beginner, children’s books are a fantastic place to start. The language used …
English is a Stress Timed Language! What does that even mean? Even the word ‘stress’ can be confusing. All English words are made up of different syllables. And what is a syllable you might ask? A syllable is the vowel sound in a word and not the number of vowels in a word. We only …