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Speakspeak is an English language resource. We have grammar explanations and interactive practice exercises; you can also practise using the language by commenting on our content or joining us on Facebook. If you're an English teacher, you can discuss topics with other teachers; exchange ideas and lesson plans or use our resources section for grammar references, explanations and usage. The site is also useful for native English speakers and language enthusiasts.

Common mistakes learners make when forming conditional sentences

English has four conditional structures: the zero, first, second and third. In this post we look at some common problems that students of English have with the structure of conditional sentences. First of all, here … [Read More...]

How to pass the Cambridge First Certificate exam

What is the Cambridge First Certificate exam? The Cambridge First Certificate Exam (FCE) is a certificate organised by the University of Cambridge. It is aimed at upper-intermediate English learners who would like to … [Read More...]

(Effective) reading to increase your English vocabulary

Reading in English is a great way for learners to improve their vocabulary. By reading we can learn new words, and we can immediately see these new words in their correct context. We can also consolidate vocabulary that … [Read More...]