Linking devices are very useful words or phrases that help connect ideas or sentences in both written and spoken communication. They create coherence, fluency, and logic in your writing and speaking. Without linking devices, sentences or paragraphs can become disjointed and difficult to understand.

In this video, we will explore linking devices commonly used in cause-and-effect clauses, a structure frequently encountered in everyday communication.

We will look at words and phrases like “because,” “so,” “as,” “as a result,” “therefore,” “due to,” “consequently,” and “since.” These linking devices not only connect ideas but also enhance the clarity and logical flow of sentences.

For example, in the sentence “It was raining, so I took an umbrella,” the word “so” clearly shows the relationship between the rain and the action of taking an umbrella. Let’s dive into how to use these linking devices to improve your communication skills and make your writing easier to understand!

Interjections are words used to express emotions, feelings, and reactions in English. They are often used independently and can be accompanied by an exclamation mark to emphasize emotions. We use interjections to express various emotions, such as:

• Joy: “Hooray! We won the game!”

• Surprise: “Wow! You’re going to the Maldives?”

• Pain: “Ouch! That really hurts!”

• Disgust: “Ugh! I can’t eat tomatoes.”

Interjections enrich your language and make conversations more interesting. Let’s explore more examples in this video and make your communications more vibrant!

In your journey to learn English, mastering vocabulary is essential. Knowing and using synonyms can greatly enhance your language skills, allowing you to express your ideas more flexibly and naturally.

Synonyms are words with similar or nearly identical meanings, but each one carries its own unique nuances and contexts. Using synonyms effectively not only helps you avoid repetition but also makes your writing and speaking more lively and engaging.

In this video, Mr. Shannon Gramse will share valuable insights about synonyms and highlight some common examples. This will help you improve your writing and speaking skills, making your communication more impressive. Let’s dive in!

Learning and understanding prefixes and suffixes is a great way to expand your vocabulary and improve your English skills.

A prefix is a group of letters added to the beginning of a word to change its meaning, such as "un-" in "unhappy." A suffix is a group of letters added to the end of a word to make another word, such as "-ness" in "sadness."

In this video, Ms. Lori Ann Shea will introduce you to some useful and common prefixes and suffixes. Knowing these can help you guess the meanings of new words more easily and improve your ability to recognize and learn vocabulary. Let’s get started!

Using the correct tenses in English is very important when answering questions, as it helps make your responses clearer and more accurate. In this video, Ms. Lori Ann Shea will guide you on how to apply tenses to different types of questions with practical and easy-to-understand examples. You’ll learn how to use tenses accurately to improve your scores. Let’s get started!

Welcome to our video on 'Words with Different Spellings' for English learners. English spelling can be quite complex, especially with the differences between British and American English. In this video, we will explore homophone groups such as 'two, to, too', 'there, their, they’re', and more. Additionally, we will learn about the different spellings used in British English compared to American English, such as 'colour' and 'color', 'theatre' and 'theater'. Mr. Shannon Gramse will explain why these differences exist and how to recognize them. Join us as we explore to make your English learning experience more interesting and meaningful!

Welcome to our video on pronouncing '-ed' endings in the past tense. In this video, we will explore the three distinct sounds (/t/, /d/, /ɪd/) that '-ed' endings can produce, offer clear examples, and share tips to enhance your pronunciation. Whether you're an English learner or a teacher, this video will help you speak English with greater confidence and accuracy. Let's dive in!

Welcome to our video about commonly confused words in English! Whether you are a native speaker or learning English as a second language, these pairs of words can easily confuse you. In this video, Mr. Shannon Gramse clarifies the differences and helps you use these words accurately and confidently.

Asking and giving directions in English is a very important topic in the working environment as well as in daily communication. Today, along with the development of society, tourism has become increasingly important. People often travel to famous destinations for their holidays or business trips. However, one of the difficulties they encountered was getting lost. Do you know how to ask for and give directions in English? Let's explore this video, in which Mr. Matt King will show you how to ask for and give directions in English in a clear and easy-to-understand way.

Nowadays, beauty care is becoming more and more popular and attracting great attention, especially manicures and pedicures. Do you know the specialized terms in English related to "Manicure" and "Pedicure"? In this video, Ms. Lauren McDiarmid will share with you useful vocabulary surrounding these two beauty services. Let's explore to improve your beauty vocabulary and maybe you will learn some great tips for your next beauty session!

Dogs are not only loyal friends but also favorite pets in many families. In this video, Ms. Lauren McDiarmid will introduce different dog breeds and related vocabulary so you can better understand these four-legged friends.

Do you have a craving for desserts? Do you know much about different types of desserts in English? Please join Ms. Lauren McDiarmid on a journey to discover delicious and popular desserts. Don't miss the chance to improve your culinary vocabulary and satisfy your love of sweets.

"Travel" is not only a very popular topic in our daily conversations, but it is also a hobby and passion of many people. In order to have a smooth and meaningful travel experience, you should also equip yourself with useful English vocabulary related to this topic. Therefore, in this video, Ms. Lauren McDiarmid will share with you some useful vocabulary that you can use on your trips.

Some students may have difficulty in part 2 of the IELTS Speaking test because they cannot make the most of the 2 minutes in their monologues. They often encounter unexpected results with unnatural answers, many pauses and lack of confidence. In this video, Ms. Lori Ann Shea will teach you how to expand your answers for this part of the test effectively and correctly.

In the IELTS Speaking test part 2, you will be given a topic and asked to talk about it for 2 minutes. Before you start speaking, you will have 1 minute to prepare for the topic. Some of you might feel worried and nervous in the speaking test part 2 because you have to speak for 2 minutes by yourself without anyone encouraging or giving you suggestions. In this video, Ms. Lori Ann Shea will help you overcome this anxiety by showing you how to prepare and introduce your monologue effectively.

There are some pairs of words in English that are easily confused and English learners often misuse them. In order to distinguish and use these pairs of words correctly, you need to understand the meaning and usage of each word. In this video, Mr. Donal O'Riordan will show you how to use and distinguish the words in these pairs of words correctly and effectively.

In the process of learning and using English, you may make grammatical mistakes that you do not know you are making. Using English without correct grammatical structures will make it difficult for you to express your ideas and will eventually become a habit that is difficult to correct. In this video, Mr. Donal O'Riordan will show you how to fix common grammar mistakes in English.

Describing people in English is a common topic in everyday English conversation as well as in English speaking or writing tests. Although it is a familiar topic, many students have difficulty in describing people they know. In this video, Mr. Matt King will provide you with useful vocabulary and knowledge to help you talk about or describe someone from their appearance to their personality and interests accurately and fluently.

It is generally true that English learners make mistakes when speaking English from time to time. Therefore, error detection and correction plays a particularly important role in the progress of learners. In this video, Mr. Donal O'Riordan will show you how to correct some common English speaking mistakes.

Describing yourself or someone else's personality is a common topic not only in English conversations but also in the IELTS speaking test. In this video, Mr. Donal O'Riordan will teach you how to use some good and useful personality traits.

Describing health problems is a common topic not only in the IELTS test but also in everyday English conversations. In this video, Mr. Matt King will show you how to describe health problems in English accurately and interestingly.

Talking about jobs is a good way to get to know other people in everyday English communication. In addition, this is also a fairly common topic in English speaking tests. In this video, Mr. Matt King will teach you how to talk about jobs accurately and interestingly.

The IELTS Speaking Test requires you to demonstrate your English speaking ability and be able to prolong the conversation in accordance with the allotted time. Giving too short answers will not show your English proficiency and will negatively affect your score. In this video, Mr. Robert Gibb will show you how to extend your answers correctly and effectively

Sports & Exercise is a familiar topic for many IELTS learners. It is also a common topic in everyday English conversations. Today, Mr. Jared Bendall will teach you how to talk about sports and exercise in English correctly and effectively.

Talking about family is a fairly common topic in the IELTS speaking test. It is also a familiar topic in everyday English conversations. Today, Ms. Lori Ann Shea will teach you how to describe your family in English correctly and effectively.

Vocabulary is definitely one of the most important criteria in the IELTS test. Not only does vocabulary make up 25% of your mark in IELTS writing and speaking but it also plays a crucial part in IELTS Listening & Writing. In this video, Ms. Lori Ann Shea provides you with some useful knowledge and vocabulary to help you improve your vocabulary as well as study more effectively.

In this video, Jared teaches you the essential phrases, questions and responses that you will need to go shopping for clothes and groceries in an English-speaking environment. Jared discusses how to ask where an item is in the store, how to find out the price of an item, how to ask for different sizes, and how to purchase clothes and groceries at a store.

Pronunciation is one of four important criteria used for assessing your speaking performance in the IELTS speaking test. Pronunciation is 25% towards your speaking band. During this workshop, Ms. Lori Ann Shea - SEAMEO RETRAC's lecturer will provide you with some useful knowledge and help you practice your pronunciation.

👉Phần thứ ba của bài thi Nói IELTS luôn được mệnh danh là “hố đen bí ẩn” khiến nhiều thí sinh mất điểm nhất. Lý do là vì trong phần này, giám khảo sẽ đặt ra các câu hỏi dựa vào phần trả lời trước đó của thi sinh. Việc học “tủ” đáp án cho các phần 1, phần 2 là hoàn toàn không có tác dụng. Đó là chưa kể đến việc tâm lý cũng như sự tập trung của thí sinh sẽ giảm sút do đã đầu tư quá nhiều vào 2 phần thi trước đó. Vậy, làm sao để các thí sinh có thể tự tin “đánh bại trùm cuối” trong bài thi? Tất cả bí mật sẽ được SEAMEO RETRAC giải đáp trong workshop online miễn phí “IELTS Speaking Part 3: Secrets Unveiled!” - Vén màn bí mật!

👉Diễn giả: Ms. Lori Shea Thạc sĩ Ngôn ngữ học Ứng dụng, Đại học Curtin, Úc Giảng viên IELTS tại SEAMEO RETRAC với hơn 10 năm kinh nghiệm