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  Let's explore describing scenes, present solutions, and using past participles at the B2 level. *Describing Scenes:* - Use present simple to describe what's happening in a scene. - Use vivid vocabulary to paint a picture. Example: "The sun is setting over the ocean, casting a warm glow over the beach." *Present Solutions:* - Use present simple or present continuous to describe solutions. - Use phrases like "one way to solve this is..." or "a solution is...". Example: "One way to reduce pollution is to use public transport or carpool." *Past Participle:* - Use past participles to describe completed actions. - Use in present perfect, past perfect, or passive voice. Example: "The park has been renovated, and it's now a popular spot for picnics." *Combining Them:* - Describe a scene and use past participles to provide context. - Offer present solutions to problems described in the scene. Example: "The city is crowded, but...

  The use of present and future tenses at a B2 level. *Present Tenses:* 1. _Present Simple_: Used for habits, routines, and facts.  - I usually go to the gym three times a week.  - Water boils at 100 degrees Celsius. 2. _Present Continuous_: Used for actions happening now, temporary actions, or future plans.  - I’m reading a book right now.  - They’re moving to a new house next month. 3. _Present Perfect_: Used for actions that started in the past and continue up to now, or have a connection to the present.  - I’ve lived in Santo Domingo for five years.  - She has just finished her homework. 4. _Present Perfect Continuous_: Used for actions that started in the past and are still happening, emphasizing the duration.  - I’ve been studying English for three years.  - They’ve been traveling around the world for months. *Future Tenses:* 1. _Future Simple (will)_: Used for predictions, spontaneous decisions, or promises.  - I think the weather...

 What are conditional clauses? Conditional clauses describe situations that may or may not happen, and their potential consequences. *Types of conditional clauses: 1. *Zero Conditional:* general truths (If + present simple, present simple)     - "If you heat water, it boils." 2. *First Conditional:* future possibilities (If + present simple, will + base form)     - "If it rains, I'll take an umbrella." 3. *Second Conditional:* hypothetical situations (If + past simple, would + base form)     - "If I won the lottery, I'd buy a house." 4. *Third Conditional:* past hypothetical situations (If + past perfect, would have + past participle)     - "If I had studied harder, I would have passed the exam." Usage: - Zero Conditional: facts, habits - First Conditional: future plans, predictions - Second Conditional: hypothetical situations, dreams - Third Conditional: regrets, past hypothetical situations Tips: - Use the correct verb forms. - Pay att...

 Past participle clauses at B2 level! Let's explore. What are past participle clauses? Past participle clauses use the past participle form of a verb to describe an action that happened before the main action in a sentence. Formation: - Having + past participle + main clause - Past participle + main clause (without "having" for some verbs) Examples: 1. *Having finished* my homework, I went to bed. 2. *Written* in haste, the letter was difficult to read. 3. *Seen* from a distance, the mountain looked majestic. Usage: - To show cause and effect - To describe a situation - To provide additional information Tips: - Use past participle clauses to add variety to your writing and speaking. - Choose the correct verb form and punctuation. *Practice time!* Can you form past participle clauses with these verbs? 1. finish 2. write 3. see. You wanna learn more about this topic? 📚✏️ Go to the link in our bio. 📚✏️ We have schedules available for teaching virtual english classes for mo...

 Describing objects at B2 level! Let's practice. *Vocabulary:* - Shape: rectangular, round, square, triangular - Size: big, small, large, tiny - Material: made of wood, metal, plastic, glass - Color: bright, dull, vibrant, pale - Texture: smooth, rough, soft, hard *Useful phrases:* - "It's made of..." - "It's used for..." - "It's similar to..." - "It's got a [shape/size/material] design" *Example descriptions:* 1. "The vase is made of delicate glass and has a beautiful floral pattern." 2. "The phone case is made of durable plastic and has a sleek design." 3. "The wooden desk is large and has a smooth surface." *Practice time!*  Describe an object you see around you.  Some objects to describe: - A book - A chair - A phone - A piece of jewelry Go ahead and describe an object! B2 level adjectives are descriptive words used to describe a wide range of qualities, from personality traits and abilities t...

 Active voice at B2 level Let's explore it: *What is active voice?: In active voice, the subject performs the action described by the verb. It's often clearer and more direct than passive voice. *Why use active voice? 1. *Clarity: Active voice makes it clear who is performing the action. 2. Directness:  Active voice can make your writing more engaging and dynamic. 3. *Conciseness*: Active voice often requires fewer words than passive voice. *Examples:* 1. "The manager wrote the report." (Subject "manager" performs the action) 2. "The team is developing a new software." (Subject "team" performs the action) *Forming active voice:* Use the base form of the verb or add -s/-es for third person singular (he/she/it). *Common active voice structures:* 1. Simple present: S + V (e.g., "I write emails.") 2. Present continuous: S + am/is/are + V-ing (e.g., "I am writing a report.") 3. Past simple: S + V-ed (e.g., "I wrote the...