“I Choose You” -choosing the right words and register in English In the much-loved pilot episode, “Pokemon-I choose you” of the Pokemon anime series, Ash and his Pokemon, Pikachu do not get on very well at first. However, as we all know, Ash and Pikachu form one of the most iconic friendships we have ever
Read MoreWelcome back for Bethany’s fifth part of demonstrating the elements of descriptive writing. Today she helps us understand the importance of using our senses. Careful organization In order for the reader to understand and enjoy the descriptive writing, it needs to be organised in a way that makes sense. There are three ways to organise
Read MoreDon’t miss this! Today Bethany Hall continues with the third part of her lesson on the elements of descriptive writing. Dominant impression Elements of descriptive writing continued… As a writer you intend to give the reader a clear idea as to what the central theme of the text is. Therefore, all the figurative expressions and all details
Read MoreThanks for coming back for part 2 of Bethany Hall’s lesson on descriptive writing. You’re well on your way to being a great writer in English. Keep going! Figurative Language Figurative language is when the meaning of a phrase or sentence goes beyond the literal meaning of the words. A common expression, “the
Read MoreSpeaking in English is challenging enough, but writing in English creatively injects an additional hurdle. Writing creatively requires more than just a large vocabulary of adjectives. Meet Bethany Hall. Bethany is going to share her ideas about descriptive writing that will help you “kick it up a notch”, in the words of my favorite Chef Emeril Legasse.
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