Students often say that pronunciation is one of the most difficult language aspects to learn and improve; the complex relationship between sound and spelling in English can be particularly frustrating.…
In Task 1 of the IELTS Writing paper (1 hour), the examiner is looking for your ability to identify and describe in academic style the main features of some visual information: this…
Imagine you re listening to a presentation and the speaker says every sentence in the same way it might sound a bit boring after a while, right? Well, just like…
Whether you re preparing for your IELTS test or another English language exam, it s very common to be asked to write an informal letter as part of your assessment.…
You ve come to the UK to study but have you also considered working here? Many students at SGI decide to look for a part-time job while they are studying…
February 2018
Prefixes are common in the English language, but thanks to London Transport, one word with a prefix has now been changed to help us Londoners (and tourists) financially overcharging!For…
February 2018
Are you planning to look for a job in the UK? Recruiters may have just a few seconds to scan your CV so it is vital that yours stands out…
February 2018
A Phoenix from the AshesEngland s victory over Australia in the cricket has sparked huge celebrations. You might ask what all the fuss is about but this really is a…
Introducing yourself is usually the first thing you learn to do in English, but it can remain a difficult task, even for high-level learners since it involves so much more…
February 2018
ConfusionThere is often quite a bit of confusion about how to express the future in English. For example, quite a lot of learners use will too much or say that…