Oscar Wilde’s Short Stories: Analysis and Recommendations
Lord Arthur Savile’s Crime: A Semi-Comic Mystery
This story is one of three contained in Oscar Wilde’s book. Lord Arthur Savile’s Crime is a semi-comic mystery.
Lady Windermere’s reception was full of upper-class people. Everybody wanted to have their palms read by Mr. Podgers, who was known for his accurate readings. When Lord Arthur’s turn came, the astonishing palm reader’s face became a mask of horror, so he refused to reveal the truth to the lord. In the end, the young man convinced Mr. Podgers
Read MoreEssential English Grammar: Conditionals & Verb Forms
English Conditional Sentences
Conditional sentences are used to talk about hypothetical situations and their consequences.
First Conditional
Used to talk about likely events in the future if something happens.
- If I pass Cambridge First, I’ll have a big party!
- If you don’t stop talking, I’ll send you to the head teacher.
Formula: (If + present tense + future tense will)
Second Conditional
Used to talk about unlikely or impossible situations.
- If I won the lottery, I’d give all the money to Oxfam.
- People might
English Language Skills Practice
The Magic of Train Travel
Reading Comprehension: Train Travel Facts
- Means of transport for traveling long distances were dangerous until trains were introduced. True. “Before the invention of railways, carriages pulled by horses took days to cross a country, and passengers were at constant risk of injury or death, as accidents were frequent.”
- When you travel by rail, you have the time to get used to the new places you visit. True. “Besides, it is not so rapid, like air travel, as to get rid
Mastering English Vocabulary: Phrasal Verbs, Idioms & More
Common English Phrasal Verbs
Phrasal Verbs with “Put”
- Put up with – Aguantar
- Put out – Apagar
- Put forward – Presentar
- Put off – Posponer
- Put down – Humillar
- Put up – Poner
Phrasal Verbs with “See”
- Saw off – Despedirse
- See out – Quedarse hasta el final
- See to – Ocuparse de
- See through – A través de
- See into – Verse/Comprender
Essential English Idioms & Expressions
- With a pinch of salt – Con un grano de sal
- Bit my head off – Me regañó duramente
- I’ll eat my hat – Me comeré mi sombrero (expresión de incredulidad)
Essential English Language Skills: Grammar & Usage
Essential English Language Skills: Grammar & Usage
Part 2: Common Words & Structures
Conjunctions, Prepositions & More
- As / Since / Because / When
- Such
- Other
- Would, Could / May / Might
- Despite
- If / When / Whenever
- Nothing / Little
- No
- By / In
- At
- Put
- Than
- With / By
- Like
- Least
- Without
- Last / Previous / Past
- Enough
- Ago
- Can
- This / That
- Rather / Sooner
- Or
- With
- Not / Hardly
- Themselves
- All
- And
- One
- The, A, An, Another
- At, In, Into, Instead, For, Behind, Of, Off, From, Over, Above, Beyond, Across, To, Too, On, Down
- Every / Any
- Whether
Personal Reflections, Travel & Professional Correspondence
Admiration for David Bisbal: An Artist’s Journey
One of the most remarkable people I’ve ever known in the world of music is David Bisbal. At 45 years old, David stands out not only because he is a fascinating and generous person, but also because of his vibrant and incredible voice, and strong personality. What makes David unique is his unruly blond hair and his brilliant brown eyes. He was born in Almería, one of the eight provinces of Andalusia.
He worked hard to turn his passion for music into
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