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15 informal phrases with "NO"
The word "no" was probably one of the first ones you ever learned in English. Now let's learn how it's used in 15 different informal expressions like…
2 years, 9 months ago
3 different meanings for "vet"
Today I'm going to teach you 3 different meanings for the word "vet."
Do you know them all? Let's find out.
Lots of English words do have multiple m…
2 years, 10 months ago
Stop saying "I don't like it"
I want you to STOP saying "I don't like it."
Why?
Well, there's nothing wrong with that sentence, but English has so many alternatives!
So let's g…
2 years, 10 months ago
Phrasal verbs -- More formal verbs
Did you know that in more formal English, we tend to avoid using two-word verbs like ask for, throw away, and give out?
These are very common i…
2 years, 10 months ago
Common mistakes with A, AN, THE
Today we'll learn some common mistakes with the words a, an, and the.
These are some of the most frequently used words, so you want to be sure you'r…
2 years, 10 months ago
20 words and phrases about LOVE
We're coming up to Valentine's day on February 14th in the U.S. This holiday celebrates love and romance, so today's lesson will teach you 20 essenti…
2 years, 11 months ago
Device or devise?
Today I'm answering a question from student who asked about the difference between device (spelled with a C) and devise (spelled with an S).
Let's l…
2 years, 11 months ago
10 ways to say "I'm busy"
Today I'll teach you 10 different ways to say "I'm busy."
Many of us have busy lives these days, and that's why I make my lessons "short and sweet,"…
2 years, 11 months ago
Is your English unbalanced?
Today I'd like you to consider this question:
Is your English unbalanced?
If something is unbalanced, it means it is not equal, it is not even. Th…
2 years, 11 months ago
Learn 20 "goal" collocations
Let's talk about goals!
The English word "goal" has both a sports meaning and a non-sports meaning – and today we'll learn 20 common collocations (c…
2 years, 11 months ago