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skim-read and laugh!

by Mehdi Safavi | Jul 20, 2019

This is the Secondary TitleDo you know anything about skimming? It is not just a reading strategy; you may do this in everyday life. For example, as soon as you buy a newspaper, you skim through it by reading the headlines and looking at the pictures. Now, are you...

The book of questions

by Mehdi Safavi | Jul 20, 2019

300 questions for speaking practiceThis is a book for personal growth, a tool for deepening relationships, a lively conversation starter for the family dinner table, and a fun way to pass the time in the car. It poses over 300 questions that invite people to explore...

Countdown to the IELTS Test

by Mehdi Safavi | Jul 20, 2019

Keep Calm and Revise Before Your IELTS TestWe know how you feel in the weeks leading up to the IELTS exam! And we also know very well what you should do for success. That is why we have prepared an exclusive package called "Countdown to the IELTS Test" for all 4 IELTS...

How to write and talk about money

by Kasra Sharifan | Jul 20, 2019

Talk about price and writing them downWhen you go shopping, or want to pay for a ticket, or you find yourself in the local bank, how do you say prices? How do you write them? It is also a common subject in IELTS listening test. There are 3 important currencies from...

What is euphemism?

by Mehdi Safavi | Jul 20, 2019

Words can wound. Words can healWould you like it if someone called you 'fat'?! How about 'overweight'? A euphemism is a word (or series of words) which replaces sad, unpleasant or shocking ideas with softer and nicer expressions. Now let's practice: What do the...

6 things to avoid as an English learner

by Mehdi Safavi | Jul 20, 2019

A lesson on some bad learning habits In this week's lesson, you will be introduced to 6 habits you should avoid if you are learning English. 1. Translation Although the benefits of your mother tongue in language learning is undeniable, English learners sometimes...