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Speaking Tests

a Formal Letter in English

A formal letter is a letter that is written in the formal language with a specific format for business or official purpose .

In English there are a number of conventions that should be used when writing a formal or business letter. Furthermore, you try to write as simply and as clearly as possible, and not to make the letter longer than necessary. Remember not to use informal language like contractions.

Death Sails

Question Tags

Choose the correct option to complete each sentence.

1. I’m right, ………..?

am I          am'nt I          aren't I

2. Shut up, …………?

can't you         can you         will you         All of the above

3. Don’t forget, …………?

will you          won't you          can you

The Stork Brings the Baby

In this lesson we'll be watching a scene from the 80s hit show, 'The Cosby Show'. In this episode Dr. Huxtable explains what his job is to his granddaughter.

Prepositions & More

·  Incorrect: I recommend you to take a long vacation.

·  Correct: I recommend that you take a long vacation.

·  Incorrect: Come to here.

·   Correct: Come here.

·  Incorrect: The sun rises from the East.

·   Correct: The sun rises in the East.

·   Incorrect: The thief got in from the window.

·   Correct: The thief got in through the window.