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Need to know more about the IELTS speaking test. Here is a summary of Parts 1, 2 and 3. Video Transcript Hello welcome to Malvern House in Brighton and welcome to your one minute lesson. Today we are looking at the IELTS exam, the speaking module. How many parts are there to the speaking exam? […]
If you thought American English and British English were the same, think again! Here are a few examples. Video Transcript Hello. Welcome to Malvern House in Brighton. Today we are looking at American English versus British English, so some vocabulary words. Americans say “sneakers” whereas the English say “trainers”. “I like your new sneakers”, “I […]
Going to the East End of London? Here are some phrases that might help. Video Transcript Hello and welcome to Malvern House in Brighton and welcome to your one minute lesson. Last week we looked at slang and this week we’re looking at Cockney rhyming slang. Cockney rhyming slang is a humorous slang first used […]
Meaning of and how to use 4 British slang words Video Transcript Hello. Welcome to Malvern House in Brighton and welcome to your first one minute lesson of 2020. Today, we’ re going to look at four words that are British slang. Slang is informal language and usually used in speech not writing. Number 1. […]
What does it mean when we say Merry Christmas? Wishing you a very Merry Christmas surrounded by your precious family, and many blessings for the coming year. Warmest thoughts and best wishes for a wonderful Christmas and a Happy New Year. May peace, love, and prosperity follow you always. Whatever is beautiful. #malvern #journeytosuccess #malvernplc […]
How do you use “used to” in a sentence and what does it mean? Find out here. Video Transcript Hello, welcome to Malvern House in Brighton and welcome to your one minute lesson. Today we are going to look at the grammar structure used to. But when do we use used to? Have a look […]
Congratulations on being asked to attend an interview! You’re nearly there! Now, how can you make sure you impress the interviewer and get offered the job? Research and prepare well before the interview! In the weeks before the interview you should: Make sure you’ve emailed to confirm you will attend the interview ‘Clean up’ your […]
/p/ and /b/ sound very similar, watch and see if you can hear the difference. Video Transcript Hello and welcome to Malvern House in Brighton. Today your one minute lesson is about two sounds that sound similar, /p/ and /b/, what is the difference? With /p/, /p/ there should be air, /p/, leaving your mouth. […]