Note: There are three lessons combined into one. A, An or The? English is one of the only languages to use different articles in front of different nouns. An article is not always required. The three main articles that English uses is a, an, and the. They are divided into “definite” or “indefinite” forms. Definite Indefinite the a, an Definite articles are used …
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GBC Test Item: Used the wrong form of the word
Verb Tense Errors A common grammar mistake is known as a verb tense error. These errors occur when the wrong verb tense is used. The verb tense lets your reader know if the action in the sentence is taking place in the past, present, or future. Remember to always be consistent with verb tense, unless you have a valid reason to switch to a different tense. Take a look at some examples of verb …
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GBC Lesson – Struggled With Subject Verb Agreement
This is an area or even intermediate and advanced English students struggle with. You will find this is one of the items on the GBC test as well. As you go through this lesson you will see that there are many more rules when it comes to subject verb agreement and just the simple one of making sure that you add an “s" when using third person singular. Subject-Verb Agreement Two or more nouns …
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Business Collocations and Common Terms
What are some of the common business collocations and terms? How can I use these effectively to ensure that I sound capable when speaking with native English speakers? Take a look at the list of terms and check back since we will continue to add to this list. 1. Time Management - the art of effectively using time in the most effective manner at work for yourself and your employees. Example: …
Global Business
How do you ensure that you and your company are able to compete in a global environment? What are the main ways to help expand your business on a global scale? What are some of the top global companies and why are they successful? These questions and more will be discussed in this Global Business English lesson. Vocabulary - Expressions - Phrasal Verbs - Idioms: Market globalization – …