Vocabulary | A Boost of Vitamin V: #1
Today, Vitamin V says… Example: I cannot stand how that insolent boy speaks! How else can you use this word in a sentence? Share by leaving a comment below!
Authentic English | Post-Examination Fun with Sticky Gooey Oobleck!
Let’s have some post-examination fun! Since the holiday bug has bitten all of us, today’s post will be a lot less serious and a bit more fun. Bartholomew and the Oobleck by Dr. Seuss For those of you who are familiar with Dr Seuss’ books, you would have probably heard of a tale entitled ‘Bartholomew …
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What I Want For Christmas Is…A Good Book
Happy holidays! I hope all of you are making the most of the year-end vacation, whether using it to catch up on your hobbies, to relax or to spend time with your family. Here at Lil’ But Mighty, we have been busy sourcing for interesting books for you to sink your teeth in. And since …
What Are Loanwords?
Huolla! What are loanwords? English has been borrowing from other languages for years. Language contact happens when speakers of different languages interact and influence each other. Let’s take a look at some loanwords in English from languages like French, Italian, German, Spanish and Chinese. French A la carte (adj.) literally means “according to the menu …
Primary English | Forming Simple Sentences (PowerPoint Slides)
Forming simple sentences is so important! You need to construct sentences when you are writing your composition and situational writing. In addition, you should try your best to answer comprehension questions with complete and grammatically correct sentences too. What exactly makes up a simple sentence? Today, we are sharing with you a presentation that we …
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Primary English | Shades of Meaning: Search
Happy New Year! I hope you have had a wonderful break and are now all geared up to start the new school year. I know I am looking forward to sharing with you more posts about learning English. Shall we begin? Take a look at the question below: All the four given options for the …
Primary English | Shades of Meaning: Lessen
Hello again! For this week, I will focus on the word ‘lessen’, which means ‘to become less strong’. Take a look at the question below: All the four given options for the question are related to something becoming less, in size, amount or strength. Why is the correct answer (4)? This is because the context …
How to Find Helping Words in Grammar Questions (Subject-Verb Agreement) [PowerPoint Slides]
Our first ever LBMchat is over! With our vision to build a community of learners in mind, Lil’ but Mighty launched LBMchat, a new monthly webinar feature this year. During the live webinar, we focus on teaching a strategy or addressing common misconceptions that children may have regarding English. The best part is the interaction that the …
Primary English | Shades of Meaning: Shout
Happy Lunar New Year! I hope all of you have had a wonderful time catching up with family and friends over the long weekend. This week, I will focus on the word ‘shout’, which means ‘to speak in a very loud voice’. Meaning: Shout Take a look at the question below: Let’s recap the …
I Love Reading | A Story with an Unlikely Hero?
Hello! For the month of February, I want to share with you a story that I have recently read which has left a deep impression on me. It is none other than The Tale of Despereaux, an award-winning story written by Kate DiCamillo. It is a heart-warming fantasy about a mouse named Despereaux Tilling who …
How to Achieve a Perfect Score for Visual Text Comprehension! | PowerPoint Slides
This month, we had a great time sharing with you tips on how you can achieve a perfect score for Visual Text Comprehension and we love how our audience responded during the webinar as well. Thank you for being such a great crowd and this interaction really makes learning come alive! Many of you posed excellent …
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He Said, She Said: How to Avoid Using ‘Said’ in Direct Speech
Hi! How are you? I understand that most of you are busy revising for your common tests. I hope that you are taking care of yourself despite your busy schedules. For this week, I am going to focus on the use of direct speech in writing, specifically on using more vivid verbs and adding an …
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