Internet

Whether we like it or not, the Internet has come to stay and is not likely to leave any time soon. So, why don't we start making the most of it? But to do so, we need to have a more thorough knowledge of the matter. To start with, let's have a look at some of the vocabulary and put it into practice, Shall we? 

Work

The certificate exam is getting closer and closer and it would be a good idea to think about the vocabulary that may be used to speak about this topic, the questions that candidates could be asked by their peers or the things you would like to talk about. Now I suggest that you spend a couple of minutes doing this guessing game. I am pretty sure you will manage to do it.

Reporting verbs

Using reporting verbs is easier than you think. Reporting verbs help you in order to use fewer words in reported speech. Have a look at this document and you will improve your ability to use them. Is everything clear? If the list contains verbs you don't understand, visit this other page and reporting verbs will be much more understandable. Don't you think? But then, you will want to do some practice or check that you know them really well. Do this activity! It is enjoyable and you will surely be able to use these verbs as if you were a native speaker. 

Houses

Talking about houses is very common in the intermediate level. Can you keep a conversation about this issue for about three minutes? I hope so. First, you will need some vocabulary. Then you will need some ideas. And finally, to have some fun and check that you remember some of the vocabulary you have learnt, you can always take part in this interactive activity. I hope it is challenging enough for you to enjoy it. 

Modal Verbs of Obligation

We have all heard about modal verbs of obligation. But do we know how to use them? Read this document, and you will know more about them. But to check whether you have them under control, don't you want to try filling in the gaps in the following exercise? 

Education

Are you sure you remember most of the words you have learnt about education? Do you want to check if you really do?  Before you have second thoughts, I will encourage you to do this word-by-word activity.

Reported speech

I am sure you have reported what someone has said more than once. It is quite easy, isn't it? We do that every time we spread some gossip. Here, you will find some rules for doing it in English. And now, if you need to check that you have it under control, try this online test. Oh, I forgot. Just in case you run out of reporting verbs,  have a look at this.