Author Archives: Lily

Ir / ur / er Sound Challenge: Pronunciation Quiz

Test your or your students’ recognition of the /ɜːr/ vowel sound in common English spellings like ir, ur, and er. This B2+ pronunciation quiz is designed for focused sound discrimination. It’s suitable for a quick classroom revision, homework, or self-study. B2+ Sound Revision: ir / ur / er Choose the word or set that matches the same main […]

How to Use Scared, Scary, and Afraid Correctly in English

Are you scared, or is something scary? This free and easy A1 grammar quiz helps beginners understand the difference and avoid common mistakes like I am scary of dogs or It was a scared movie. Scared, Scary & Afraid Quick A1 check Question 1 of 8 Question 1 Next → Try again

Active Listening

What’s the real difference between a conversation and a monologue? You might say, “Well, a conversation involves at least two people talking, while a monologue is just one person holding the floor.” But it’s not quite that straightforward. If you’ve got two people talking but neither is actually listening or trying to grasp the essence […]

Retrieval Practice: A Key to Effective Learning

What is Retrieval Practice? Have you ever found yourself reciting answers from memory while studying for exams in university? To be sure that you are able to remember the important information when you actually need it, you would practice recalling it beforehand? This technique is known as retrieval practice, or practicing recall. The Forgetting Curve […]