Before tackling the structure of a formal letter, the first thing to establish is what type of letter you need to write. You can discover this easily by answering the question: Why do I need to write this letter? For example, perhaps you need to write a cover letter to include with your resume when you’re applying for a job. Or perhaps, by contrast, you need to write a letter of resignation. Other types of formal letters include business letters, contracts, thank you notes, invitations, follow-ups, complaints or requests for information, among many others. I WANT TO START TODAY Advice for writ ..read more

Have you ever asked yourself what the difference between a profession and a trade is? Usually, we use “profession” to mean a job that requires some type of academic training to be able to do. On the other hand, trades are those that don’t necessarily require formal or academic study and are done in a manual or artesanal manner.  So, a profession refers to a job that requires some formal study, while trade refers to manual labor. For example: His trade is a potter. Susan loves her profession. I WANT TO START TODAY   Professions in English Very good! Let’s get started with our list of ..read more

When children learn to speak, logically they start by learning the names of the things that are close to them, the things that surround them. This way, they expand their familiarity with the places they know, and at the same time increase their vocabulary. The same thing happens with learning another language. It’s essential to learn the names of things that are around you or that are common in your environment to refine your knowledge of the language. For example, you probably already know some words related to parts of the house in English. Do you know what a room is? Of course! But what do ..read more

You might already know how to talk about apples, bananas, and oranges. However, there are many fruits left for you to discover, and this article is the best opportunity for you to learn them. Remember that it’s important to eat them every day, since they give you many nutrients and help you maintain a balanced diet. Do you want to know the names of the fruits in English and some interesting facts about these all-important foods? Let’s go! Learn the names of fruits with @abaenglish Click To Tweet I WANT TO START TODAY   Sweet Fruits Did you know that watermelon and melon aren’t the same th ..read more

What would the world be like without colours? We’d have a pretty grey landscape, in every sense of the word. In this beginner-level lesson, we’ll show you how to say the colours in English, from basic colours to the more interesting combinations. But first, we’ll remind you that in American English, it’s spelled color, while in British English it’s spelled colour.   I WANT TO START TODAY Primary and Secondary Colours These days, there are many different classifications of colours, which are all very fascinating. We’ll start with the traditional RYB, primarily used in the plastic arts. In ..read more

Studies show that watching videos of animals helps us lower stress levels and experience feelings of well-being. So, learning the names of animals in English will undoubtedly become a fun activity that will also help you improve your vocabulary in English. Are you ready for this new challenge? Let’s get started!   I WANT TO START TODAY     Domestic Animals in English   Dog: Depending on the breed, a dog’s nose is up to ten million times better than that of a relatively sensitive human’s. Cat: An interesting fact is that cats have developed meows to communicate with people ..read more

You’ve dreamed of improving your pronunciation for so many years, but can’t because you can’t find anyone to practice with… Do you want to speak your favorite language, but feel like your job and commitments are getting in the way and making it impossible? Stop worrying! Learning English on your own is no longer a fantasy. With some simple, but very useful tips, you can comfortably and easily make your dream come true. There are many advantages to this. For example, you can plan your study sessions around your work and leisure requirements. The ability to study from home will save you time and ..read more

While you increase your knowledge of English, it’s very important that you improve your English vocabulary as well. Perhaps you should try to stop using some words over and over again. This is the case with very. It can help us highlight or emphasise a particular quality, but we tend to use it too often. For example: She was very tired.Alfred had a very important meeting.   We don’t want you to stop using very. It’s really quite a useful expression and one that will help get you out of a lot of trouble.  In this lesson, you’ll learn some alternatives to very to help you become an exc ..read more

Mastering business English is one of the most pressing challenges for executives and workers in general. Companies know that having employees that are proficient in the English language will give them the added value they need to be competitive, maintain optimal relationships with their customers, and comfortably navigate new markets. In this article, we want to share 6 valuable lessons with you, which you’ll be able to implement in your work and which will undoubtedly help you raise your business English to the next level. Do you know the best phrasal verbs to use in the office? Do you know h ..read more

What does “homophones” sound like to you? It’s not a musical instrument, an exotic communication device, or something related to homo sapiens . If you analyse the root of the word, you’ll see that “homo” means “same” and “phonos” means “sound”.  In other words, homophones are those English words that are pronounced exactly the same, even though they’re spelt differently. Below you’ll learn 20 pairs of homophones in English that might surprise you. Maybe you’ve been pronouncing them differently or had no idea that they have the same sound…  Are you ready?  Great. Let’s get starte ..read more