Category Archives: C1–C2 English

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Master Parallelism: How to Write Balanced English

Ever read a sentence that just flows perfectly? That’s usually because of parallelism — a writing technique that gives sentences rhythm, balance, and clarity. Whether you’re writing essays, speeches, or professional emails, mastering parallel structure will make your English sound … Continue reading

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Ellipsis and Substitution: Speak Like a Native

Ever noticed how native speakers speak shorter, smoother sentences — yet everyone still understands them perfectly? That’s because they use Ellipsis and Substitution — two powerful tools that make English sound natural and less repetitive. Let’s explore how these work … Continue reading

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Turn Verbs into Nouns: Nominalisation Explained

When writing essays, reports, or research papers, you’ll notice that formal English often sounds more objective and professional. One secret to achieving that style is nominalisation — turning verbs (or sometimes adjectives) into nouns. This simple technique can instantly make … Continue reading

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Cleft Sentences: Definition, Types, and Examples

Have you ever wanted to emphasise a specific part of a sentence — maybe the person, place, or reason? That’s where Cleft Sentences come in. They make your English sound more natural, formal, and expressive, especially in writing and public … Continue reading

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Part 3: Inversion in English – Only Phrases & Questions

🔄 Introduction The last part of our inversion series covers: These forms are useful for formal writing, emphatic speech, and exams. 5️⃣ Inversion after “Only” Phrases Rule: When sentences begin with only after, only when, only by, only if, we … Continue reading

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Inversion in English Grammar (C1–C2 Focus)

Part 2: Inversion in English – Place, Direction, and So/Such 🔄 Introduction Apart from negative adverbials and conditionals, English also uses inversion for stylistic effects in storytelling, descriptions, and formal emphasis. In this article, we’ll focus on: 3️⃣ Inversion with … Continue reading

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📝 Blog Series: Inversion in English Grammar

Part 1: Inversion in English – Negative Adverbials & Conditional Inversion 🔄 Introduction English sentences usually follow the Subject + Verb + Object order. But sometimes we change this order for emphasis, formality, or style. This is called Inversion. In … Continue reading

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