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How to write the date correctly
What is the correct date format in English? How you write the date usually depends on whether you write a formal letter or an informal note. We'll explain the best way to write the date. Read here.
Homophones, homographs & homonyms
Have you come across words that are spelled the same, but have different meanings? Or words that are spelled differently, but sound the same? We call these words homophones, homographs or homonyms. Let’s have a look at the difference. Read more here.
Why do we say ‘Tis the season?
English idioms can be tricky. You’ll probably understand every word but you might have trouble interpreting the meaning. In our idioms series, we’ll dig deeper to understand what is behind some common phrases. This time, we’ll look at why we say ’Tis the Season.
Most commonly mispronounced words
Our “pronunciation” series lists the 50 most commonly mispronounced words: From abalone to yolk. Have a look to see how many words you know.
IELTS Assist – get feedback on your work
IELTS Assist – get feedback on your work by IELTS Australasia — September 26th, 2018 With IELTS Assist, you get feedback on your performance. So, how does it work? The role of feedback has always been central to learning English, but trying to get advice directly from your friends may be awkward! You may get…
Why is Melbourne the most livable city in the world?
We asked IELTS test taker & UIT student Nattanicha why she considers Melbourne the most livable city in the world. Read her seven reasons why here.