Hello, dear readers! In this post, I’ll be discussing the new assessment format for the visual text component in the O Level English examination comprehension paper (Paper 2 Section A). To give our readers some context, updates and changes were introduced for the assessment format of this particular component (hereinafter referred to as P2SA) recently. …
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Hello, everyone! I’m Miss Genevieve, an English Teacher at Lil’ but Mighty. In this video, I’ll be sharing a simple checklist that you can use to help you ensure that you meet the content requirements of the Continuous Writing section of Paper 1. I hope this checklist will help you stay relevant to the topic …
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I’ve always been fascinated by words and where they come from. I want to learn new words and use them in my everyday conversations. Why? One reason is to keep learning and applying what I learn. The clichéd adage about learning being lifelong is, indeed, true and, naturally, I’m drawn to learning about things I …
I’m sure you’ve come across expressions like “as white as a ghost” or “my cheeks flushed red” when you read narratives. Such expressions are useful to help the reader imagine how the character looks or feels. For instance, when you describe someone to be “as white as a ghost”, you can easily imagine how he …
Hi everyone! I’m Ms Atifa, an English teacher at Lil’ but Mighty. Have you ever heard of the ‘dystopian’ genre in books and movies? Although this term may sound unfamiliar to some of you, it’s a genre that you might have actually seen before, whether it’s in a blockbuster movie or a popular video game. …
“Grrrr! I’m angry, but how else can I describe my frustrations?” Let Ketchup and Pepper show you some other words to express anger in the latest episode of Ketchup on English: Angry Saying Verbs – featuring a very special rap by Pepper! Catch it now! Like what you are watching? Please subscribe to our YouTube channel …
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Hi everyone! My name is Ms Geraldine and I am an English Teacher and Curriculum Specialist at Lil’ but Mighty. In one of my recent blog posts, I shared a writing exercise on opinion pieces. This exercise is suited to those of you who dislike coming up with your own fictional stories, and prefer to …
Writing in the Real World | Where Can You Share Your Opinions on Books and Movies? Read More »
Greetings everyone! I’m Ms Geraldine, a teacher and curriculum writer at Lil’ but Mighty. If you’ve already read my first four blog posts in the Write for Fun series, it is probably obvious I am passionate about creative writing. Do check out my previous posts if you are interested in trying out some different creative …
Now that the holidays are here, Ketchup’s been catching up on his reading! And both he and Ms Nuri have a book to recommend – The Amazing Sarong by Quek Hong Shin! But what is this book about? Well, let’s find out together! Catch the latest episode of Ketchup on English: Book Recommendation – The …
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Hello again! I’m Mr Joshua, a teacher at Lil’ but Mighty. I’m not sure if you remember, but previously, we took a look at the words “advice” and “advise”. They are two very commonly mistaken words, and students often use them interchangeably or wrongly. Today, we’re going to look at another pair of often mistaken …
It’s normal to feel sad and everyone feels it sometimes. But what can you do when you’re feeling down? Let Ketchup and Mayo show you why it’s important not to bottle up those feelings in the latest episode of Ketchup on English: Vocabulary – Synonyms of Sad. Like what you are watching? Please subscribe to …
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Hi! I’m Ms Nellie Lim, a teacher at Lil’ but Mighty. Today, we will take a closer look at some common English idioms and how we can use them in our writing or speech accurately. Idioms are figurative expressions with fixed meanings. Therefore, when idioms are used literally or used without consideration of their true …
10 Common English Idioms + How to Use Them Correctly in Writing & Speaking! Read More »
