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QUIZ TIME: B1 Level Nouns Challenge π¨
How well do you know your English nouns?
Most students get at least 2 of these wrong.
Test your grammar skills with our 8-question challenge! π§΅π
1οΈβ£ I need some _______ before I make a final decision.
A) information B) informations
2οΈβ£ Could you give me some _______ on how to improve my speaking?
A) advise B) advice
3οΈβ£ The ______ in the office is very positive today.
A) atmosphere B) weather
4οΈβ£ We had a lot of _______ during our summer vacation.
A) funs B) fun
5οΈβ£ She has ten years of _______ in marketing.
A) experience B) expert
6οΈβ£ I have too much _______ to finish before 5 PM.
A) jobs B) work
7οΈβ£ They bought new _______ for their living room.
A) furnitures B) furniture
8οΈβ£ The ______ of the project depends on our teamwork.
A) success B) succeed
Stop mixing up ADVICE and ADVISE! π
They look almost identical, but using the wrong one can change the entire structure of your sentence.
Here is the simple breakdown: π§΅π
1. ADVICE (Noun) π§ It is a suggestion or an opinion.
Pronunciation: Ends with an "S" sound (like Ice).
Rule: It is uncountable. (Never say "an advice" or "advices").
β "Thank you for the advice."
2. ADVISE (Verb) π£οΈ It is the action of giving a suggestion.
Pronunciation: Ends with a "Z" sound (like Size).
β "I advise you to start early."
Pro-Tip Summary:
You give advice (Noun).
You do advise someone (Verb).
Quick Quiz: π
"Can you ______ me on which car to buy?"
A) Advice B) Advise
Drop your answer in the comments! π
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Stop saying "I don't agree" to your boss. π
In a professional setting, itβs not just what you sayβitβs how you protect the relationship while being honest.
Here is how to disagree politely and keep your professional "cool": π§΅π
1. When you have a different idea:
β "That won't work."
β "I have some concerns about that approach. Could we explore [Alternative]?"
2. When you're overwhelmed with tasks:
β "I'm too busy for this."
β "I'm currently prioritizing [Project A]. How should we shift these priorities to fit this in?"
3. When you simply disagree with a decision:
β "I think you're wrong."
β "I see your point, but from my perspective, we might face [Risk]. What do you think?"
4. When a deadline is impossible:
β "That's impossible."
β "To ensure the quality we need, I'd suggest a more realistic timeline. Can we aim for Friday?"
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B1 Level Challenge:
Are you using "HAVE" correctly? π§ π¬π§
At this level, "Have" is much more than just possession. Itβs about obligations, experiences, and causative actions.
1οΈβ£ I can't talk now. I _____ lunch with my family. π₯ (am having / have)
2οΈβ£ My car was broken, so I _____ at the garage yesterday. π οΈ (fixed it / had it fixed)
3οΈβ£ You _____ wear a uniform; it's a strict rule. π (have to / has to)
4οΈβ£ I _____ my hair cut since last year. It's so long! πββοΈ (didn't have / haven't had)
5οΈβ£ Does she _____ work on Saturdays? ποΈ (has to / have to)
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B1 Mastery
Level Up: 3 Ways to use "HAVE" like a Pro π
Are you still only using "have" for possession?
It's time to reach B1!
1οΈβ£ The Causative: When someone does something for you.
β I cut my hair. (You did it yourself?)
β I had my hair cut. (The barber did it.)
2οΈβ£ Obligation: Using "Have to" for rules.
πΉ "I have to finish this podcast edit tonight."
3οΈβ£ The Experience: Replacing basic verbs.
πΉ "I'm having a coffee" β (Better than "I am drinking")
Challenge: Tell us something you have to do today! π
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A1 Quiz: "HAVE" or "HAS"? βοΈπ¬π§
Master the basics! Can you complete these sentences correctly?
1οΈβ£ I ____ a new car. π
2οΈβ£ She ____ two brothers. π¦π¦
3οΈβ£ We ____ a big house. π
4οΈβ£ My cat ____ green eyes. π±
5οΈβ£ They ____ many books. π
π Drop your answers (1-5) in the comments!
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Here is a "Cheat Sheet" for your A1 followers:
The Power of "TO HAVE" ποΈπ¬π§
Mastering this verb is your first step to fluency! Use it for possession, family, and descriptions.
β I / You / We / They β‘οΈ HAVE "I have a dream."
β He / She / It β‘οΈ HAS "She has a new job."
π« Negative Rule:
Always use "DO NOT / DOES NOT + HAVE"
I don't have...
She doesn't have... (NOT "doesn't has")
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Quiz Time: Master the verb "HAND" ποΈπ
Can you choose the correct Phrasal Verb? (in, back, around, down)
1οΈβ£ Students must ____ their essays by Friday.
2οΈβ£ The waiter started to ____ the menus to everyone. 3οΈβ£ This tradition has been ____ through my family for years.
4οΈβ£ After marking them, the teacher ____ the exam papers.
5οΈβ£ I decided to ____ my resignation letter today.
6οΈβ£ Could you please ____ these leaflets at the door? 7οΈβ£ My grandma ____ her jewelry to my mother.
8οΈβ£ If you find a wallet, you should ____ it ____ to the owner.
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Master the verb "HAND" ποΈπ
Adding a simple preposition can completely change the meaning of "Hand." Here are 4 essential Phrasal Verbs every English learner needs to know.
1οΈβ£ HAND IN (To submit something)
Meaning: To give work to a teacher or a boss.πΉ "Don't forget to hand in your essays by Friday!"
2οΈβ£ HAND BACK (To return something)
Meaning: To give something back to its owner.πΉ "The teacher handed back our test papers today."
3οΈβ£ HAND AROUND (To distribute)
Meaning: To give something to all the people in a group.πΉ "Could you hand around these brochures to the visitors?"
4οΈβ£ HAND DOWN (To pass to the next generation) Meaning: To give something to a younger person in the family.πΉ "This watch was handed down to me by my grandfather."
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The "Email Reality" Check
How to say it professionally:
β "I forgot."
β "This slipped off my radar."
β "Google it."
β "I encourage you to research this further."
β "I don't know."
β "I'll look into that and get back to you."
Save this for your next meeting!
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The "Stop Saying Very" List
Stop saying "VERY." Use these instead:
β Very happy -> π Elated
β Very tired -> π Exhausted
β Very small -> π Tiny
β Very cold -> π Freezing
Which one did you use today? π
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Word of the Day: PERSISTENT π
Don't just say "determined."
Use "persistent" to describe someone who never gives up, no matter the obstacles.
πΉ Basic: Determined / Constant
πΉ B2/C1: Persistent
Examples:
"She was persistent in her search for the truth."
"A persistent effort is the key to mastering English grammar."
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B2 Vocabulary Challenge! π§ π
Can you use these 5 "Power Verbs" in the right context?
β Advocate
β Implement
β Encounter
β Mitigate
β Elaborate
1οΈβ£ We need to ____ the new safety rules immediately. 2οΈβ£ The lawyer will ____ for his clientβs rights.
3οΈβ£ I didn't expect to ____ so much traffic today!
4οΈβ£ Can you ____ on your plan? I need more details.
5οΈβ£ We must find a way to ____ the risks of this project.
π Drop your answers (1-5) in the comments! Check back in 24 hours for the correct answers! β
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Want to sound more professional? π
Stop using basic words and start using these 5 "Level-Up" Verbs for B2 learners. Save this for your next meeting or essay! π§΅π
1οΈβ£ ADVOCATE (Instead of: Support) Meaning: To publicly recommend or support a cause. πΉ "I strongly advocate for a shorter workweek."
2οΈβ£ IMPLEMENT (Instead of: Start/Put in place) Meaning: To put a decision, plan, or agreement into effect. πΉ "We need to implement the new strategy by Monday."
3οΈβ£ ENCOUNTER (Instead of: Meet/Face) Meaning: To unexpectedly experience something (usually a problem). πΉ "We encountered some technical issues during the podcast."
4οΈβ£ MITIGATE (Instead of: Lessening/Reducing) Meaning: To make something bad less severe or painful. πΉ "Humor can help mitigate a stressful situation."
5οΈβ£ ELABORATE (Instead of: Explain more) Meaning: To provide more detail about something. πΉ "Could you elaborate on your last point?"
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SAY vs. TELL Quiz! π Test your fluency!
Can you fill in the blanks correctly? π€
1οΈβ£ He ____ that he was busy.
2οΈβ£ Could you ____ me the time, please?
3οΈβ£ Did you ____ "hello" to her?
4οΈβ£ Don't ____ a lie!
5οΈβ£ My boss ____ us to work late.
6οΈβ£ She ____ me a very funny joke.
7οΈβ£ "I'm tired," he ____.
8οΈβ£ Please ____ me the truth.
9οΈβ£ What did you ____ to him?
π Never ____ "never"!
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The secret is in the OBJECT (the person you are talking to).
π‘ SAY + something (Focus on the words)
π‘ TELL + someone + something (Focus on the person)
SAYS
he said she was tired.
TELLS
he told ME she was tired.
β SAY:
Say hello / goodbye
Say please / thank you
Say a prayer
β TELL:
Tell a story / a joke
Tell the truth / a lie
Tell the time
1οΈβ£ Verb: RISE π
πΉ Present: The sun rises in the east. (Fact)
πΉ Past: Prices rose by 5% last year. (Finished)
πΉ Pres. Perfect: Temperatures have risen significantly. (Result/Trend)
2οΈβ£ Verb: FORGET π§
πΉ Present: I often forget names. (Habit)
πΉ Past: I forgot to call you last night. (Specific time) πΉ Pres. Perfect: I have forgotten my password. (Effect continues)
3οΈβ£ Verb: BECOME π
πΉ Present: It becomes easier with practice.
πΉ Past: He became a CEO in 2020.
πΉ Pres. Perfect: Technology has become vital in our lives.
4οΈβ£ Verb: FIND π
πΉ Present: We find new data daily.
πΉ Past: We found a solution yesterday.
πΉ Pres. Perfect: I have found a better way to learn!