Did you understand all the idioms we posted yesterday? Here’s the explanations and examples. 🙂 -as right as rain- feeling fine and healthy Example: I have recovered from my illness. I feel as right as rain. -take a rain check- rearrange a meeting Example: My son fell sick. I don’t think I can meet you[…]
English tip: As it starts looking like it’s going to rain, I thought I should share with you some idioms that are weather-based. Which of these do you know? Can you think of more weather-based idioms? 🙂 -as right as rain -take a rain check -come rain or shine -on cloud nine -rain on my[…]
English tip: I received a few private messages asking for explanations to the "animal idioms" we shared on Friday. In today’s note, I explained the idioms and provided examples on how to use them. Hope this is useful! Frog in my throat- unable to speak clearly until you give a cough Example: I get a[…]
English tip: On Friday, we shared with you idioms that are based on animals. One of them includes "Does the cat have your tongue?" which is used when someone is at loss for words. Today, we will look at idioms/phrases that are used with the word "tongue." To hold one’s tongue- to shut up Lost[…]
The PSLE oral examination will be held this week on Aug. 15 and 16. It takes up 15 percent of the English paper and finishes in around 11 minutes. Compared to the written components, it should be the easier segment to ace. We will advise you how to ace your oral examination here. Tip #1[…]
Why commas are important
TGIW! As we head for a super long weekend, let’s learn English with colour. Here are some idioms that use colours in the description. Can you think of other examples? 🙂 English tip: -The rules given were BLACK AND WHITE- you cannot bring your handphone into the class. -I BLACKED OUT at the sight of[…]
English tip: When there’s "either" and "or" in a sentence, do we use the singular or plural form? Which is correct: Either James or the boys is cleaning the house. OR Either James or the boys are cleaning the house. The rule here is: the subject that’s closer to the verb calls the shot! Example:[…]
English tip: Unless you are trying to emphasize the negative form of an idea, always write in the affirmative. When you write in the negative, you have to use an extra word and your readers need to spend extra effort to understand you. Examples: – not different: similar – not many: few – not remember:[…]
English tip: When we write, it’s important to be concise. By removing redundant words, the essay flows better and once again proves to the examiner what a great writer you are. Here are some common redundant phrases: – completely finish – past history – each individual – terrible tragedy – true facts – absolutely certain[…]