Advanced English Level 5

Learn to Write Letters and Emails

A relative clause is a part of a sentence that gives more information about a noun (person, thing, place, etc.). Relative clauses are often introduced by relative pronouns like who, whom, whose, which, and that.

Reported speech (also called indirect speech) is used to report what someone has said without quoting their exact words. Instead of repeating the words exactly, we change them into our own words.

Do you know how to use modal verbs to talk about permission and obligation? Test what you know with interactive exercises and read the explanation to help you.

Sentence stress refers to the way certain words in a sentence are given more emphasis or stressed than others. In English, we stress important content words, like nouns, verbs, adjectives, and adverbs, while we usually do not stress function words, like articles, prepositions, auxiliary verbs, and pronouns.

The "th" sound can be tricky because English has two different "th" sounds

Fluency refers to the ability to speak smoothly and easily, without long pauses, hesitation, or searching for words. It involves the capacity to communicate ideas quickly and clearly in real-time, even when you don’t have time to prepare.

Short stories are an excellent way to practice your reading skills. They are typically shorter and easier to follow than novels, making them ideal for practicing comprehension. 

Vocabulary development is the process of learning new words and their meanings. Expanding your vocabulary is important because it allows you to express yourself more clearly, understand others better, and enhance your reading and writing skills. A strong vocabulary helps you become a more confident English speaker.

Non-fiction is writing that presents facts, real events, and actual people. It is based on reality and includes many types of writing that are factual or informational.

Listening for gist and detail are two important listening strategies that help you understand spoken language more effectively.

Expressing opinions means sharing what you think or believe about something. It’s important to know how to share your thoughts in a clear and respectful way, especially when having discussions or debates.

Expressing preferences means saying what you like or prefer in different situations.

In English, there are two main tones of conversation: informal and formal. Knowing when and how to use these tones is important for effective communication.