Saturday, 25 September 2021

IELTS Speaking Part 2 - Topic - Describe a Family You Know.

Dear friends,

Today, I would like to share with you what should we do before, during and after an IELTS Speaking Part 1 session, especially how to make an outline for our ideas. 

Please bear in mind that an outline in this session is extremely important because it keeps you on the right track when you talk about your topic.

Practice makes perfect! 

If you have any questions or suggestions, please do not hesitate to leave your comments! 



Thursday, 23 September 2021

Welcome to Tamkang University!

Dear Students,

The 2021 - 2022 New School Year has officially been kicked off. I do really hope that we can effectively work with one another. I am always there to assist you on your enjoyable and memorable journey at Tamkang University. 

We, Lecturers in the Department of English care for you and will do out best to make your time at Tamkang a real adventure in your academic life.

We also care for your health and safety in this Covid 19 pandemic, so please take great care and look after yourself.

Please bear in mind that we are always an email away from you. If you have any ideas to share or any suggestions to make, please do not hesitate to contact us.

We wish you a great success in your life!



Words and Phrases for Comparison and Contrast

Dear friends, today I would like to share with you some useful words and phrases which are often used to COMPARE and CONTRAST things. 

Source: Internet

In everyday English, we regularly compare and contrast things right?. The following words and phrases will help you to do that effectively. Your ideas will be much clearer if you use them appropriately.

Comparison

Contrast

Almost the same as           in common

Also                                   just as

As                                      like, alike

At the same time as           neither/nor

Correspondingly                resemble

Either/or                             similar to

In a like manner                 similarly

In the same way                 than

Although                 more than

But                           nevertheless

Different from         on the other hand

Differ from               otherwise

However                  unlike

Even though             still

In contrast to            while

Instead                      yet

Less than