The Opinion Pages Recently, I have started to read op-ed columns from English language newspapers worldwide. I try to understand the writer's view and how he/she want to express. Sometimes there are phrases and expressions I find hard to understand due to they are written ironically or metaphorically. Despite that, I am learning so many words and expressions to help me show my opinion as well as knowing current events and issues that are up-to-date. I highly recommend reading newspapers because they have a clear and formal language which can help you in your writing part of tests as Cambridge, TOEFL, IELTS...