How to build your HKDSE vocabulary (5 steps)
How to build your HKDSE vocabulary (5 steps) One of the major keys to success in the English DSE is the ability to understand, recall and use a wide variety of English words. In fact, I would say it is the determining factor in order to achieve a high score. Of course, there are other skills […]
Vocabulary Time! Primary School List #2
Vocabulary Time!Primary School List #2 convenient (adj) Meaning: something that adds to your comfort, causes little trouble, or is easy to use, do, or reach. Usage: to talk about something that makes your life easier. Example: If you live close to your school, that’s convenient–it’s very easy to get there and get home. Example: You can come […]
Vocabulary Time! Secondary School List #3
Vocabulary Time!Secondary School List #3 reactionary (adj) Meaning: extremely conservative and oppose reform or change. Usage: someone reacting (in horror) to what others consider to be progress. Example: My grandma is described as reactionary because she refuses to use modern technology like mobile phones. Example: The young politician believes some of the government’s reactionary policies should […]
100+ Most important words for DSE English
HKDSE – 100+ Most Important words for DSE English Some students need a jumpstart in learning vocabulary. This list of words provided FREE is a great way to check your vocabulary proficiency in English. This list of words are duplicates found in the Paper 1 English DSE which means that they appeared in either the […]
Vocabulary Time! Secondary School List #2
Vocabulary Time!Secondary School List #2 rudiment (noun) Meaning: the basics or the elementary stages of a subject or skill. Usage: usually used in the plural and when talking about the easiest and most basic parts of something. Example: People often learn the rudiments of cooking from their mothers, but they won’t become experts until they […]
FREE Tips for DSE English
HKDSE English Prep Course – Three FREE Tips Tip 1: Stay up-to-date with current news and topics. This may seem like a “no-brainer,” but it’s hard to achieve in a busy study schedule. Find time to read the news. Tip 2: If you find that there is more than one word you don’t know in […]
Vocabulary Time! Secondary School List #1
Vocabulary Time! Secondary School List #1 eavesdrop (verb) Meaning: to listen without the speaker knowing. Usage: often used when someone is listening to a conversation secretly. Example: The jealous husband eavesdropped on his wife’s conversations. Example: In this day and age, it’s hard not to eavesdrop on someone talking loudly on their mobile phone. Example: […]
British vs American English Series
British vs American English Series You might know that there are differences in spelling between the two countries, but did you know there are different meanings to common words that are often confused. Can you tell which ones are British and which ones are American? biscuit = cookie trunk = boot flat = apartment pants […]
Common Errors for HK students
Common mistakes in English made by Hong Kong students The confusion when adding “s” to the end of words. 1) Singular/Plural Countable Nouns Some students forget to add an “s” or “es” or “ies” to the end of countable plural nouns. Sometimes they add it when they don’t need to or when the noun is […]
Vocabulary Time! Primary School List
Vocabulary Time!Primary School List #1 pouring (adj usage) Meaning: a large amount of water (or other liquid/gas) flowing profusely. Usage: often used to describe heavy rain. Example: The pouring rainbands from Severe Typhoon Mangkhut continue to affect parts of Southern China. Example: Water levels rose three meters in a few hours, because the pouring downfall […]