Hi, Quijoter@s! With Easter just around the corner, let’s take a slightly different approach this time. Instead of looking at traditions in anglophone countries, today we’re going to explore Easter in Spain, but from a traveller’s perspective. If an English speaker visited Spain during this time, what would they experience? And more importantly, how can…
Collocations and Idioms with Keep: Sounding Natural at C1 Level Hi Quijoter@s, Fluency at an advanced level is not only about grammatical accuracy but also about using language in combinations that sound natural to proficient speakers. This is where collocations and idioms, particularly with high-frequency verbs like keep, become essential. The verb keep appears simple,…
Prefixes and Academic Expressions: Expanding Your Lexical Range Hi Quijoter@s, At C1 level, lexical range is not about knowing more words in isolation, but about understanding how vocabulary is formed and used in academic and formal contexts. One effective way to expand your vocabulary efficiently is through prefixes, combined with a solid grasp of…
From Britain to Australia: Language, Culture and a New Year Perspective Hi Quijoter@s, As we step into a brand-new year, everyone at Quijoteland would like to wish you a happy, productive and inspiring New Year. Early January is an ideal time to reflect on progress made, set new academic goals and continue developing the level…
Participle Clauses: Precision and Economy in Advanced Writing Hi Quijoter@s, As a C1 learner preparing for Cambridge Advanced or the Oxford Test of English Advanced, you are expected to demonstrate not only accuracy but also flexibility and sophistication in your grammar. One structure that allows you to do this effectively is the participle clause. Used…