I'm quite fond of the Cambridge English In Use series. I've really learnt a lot from them. But if it's the best... who knows. Regards Dokterjokkebrok

Get an electronic pronouncing dictionary and practise your pronunciation every day for 10-20 minutes, without exceptions. Use books with English idioms, and practise with your computer/laptop and a piece of paper. Pick out a word. Try to predict

Hi teachers, Quoted from Mr. Micawber in one thread: "She accepted suffering as a component of deep passion and was resigned to put her feelings at risk " "Ready to take a chance on love" --

Hello, What does this mean ? "...I was just passing through.." why not just "...was passing.." I heard someone saying to police when he was stopped . Best Regards In addition to Barbara's comments you should know that this

Hi teachers, "Mary's beauty is carrying over to Anne" 1. What is "is carrying over to" mean? 2. Why "Anne 's " is not used? 3. Is "carrying over to" an idiom? Or it's a

I found this amazingly perplexing.. I hope I've done nothing to disuade you from being adamant. Second thought, "adamant" may not a a good chcoice of word on my part as it presents a negative cannotation. If it's

Hi guys, Please I need help with the next group of sentences. Context: A cop is speaking with a military lieutenant. Cop: I heard you took special pride in racking noobies, especially the female kind. Made it your mission to run

Hi guys, I can't sort out this idiom inside my head. Of course, I checked the definition at my favourite portal www.thefreedictionary.com , but what does it mean " in all practical sense "? May I translate it as in all aspects?

If they'd give me back my delete button, I'd delete that. In all seriousness, "I was wondering," seems to me to be part of the culture, as a polite way of asking a favor. Granted, it's not high register, but common,