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140: What to say in embarrassing situations
If you're embarrassed, it can be almost impossible to think of the right thing to say... especially in English!
In today's lesson, you'll learn usef…
8 years, 9 months ago
139: Do you have a "question" or a "doubt"?
Students often say "I have a doubt" and then ask me something about the English language.
However, native English speakers don't usually say it this…
8 years, 9 months ago
138: 8 grammar mistakes that even advanced students make
I see this problem in a lot of more experienced English learners:
Their written English might be 90% fine, but there are still some small errors. Th…
8 years, 9 months ago
136: Learn 10 vocabulary words starting with "J"
We're in the middle of the month of June, and next month is July... so today let's learn 10 vocabulary words that begin with the letter "J."
Don't j…
8 years, 10 months ago
135 - 10 interesting expressions for progress and speed
Today's lesson is inspired by a student question – he asked what the expression "we're spinning our wheels" means. Take the lesson to find out!
You'…
8 years, 10 months ago
134 - Eight more formal business English phrases
When writing a business letter or when e-mailing a business contact who we don't know well, we use slightly more formal words and expressions.
Today…
8 years, 11 months ago
133: Learn 30 collocations with "country"
Let's learn some collocations - words that often go together! In today's lesson, you'll learn 30 different collocations with the word "country."
At …
8 years, 11 months ago
132: How to use "at all" in English
What does it mean when someone asks, "Do you drive at all?"
In today's lesson, you'll learn how to use the expression "at all" in negative statements…
8 years, 11 months ago
131: Do we use "the" with "police"?
One student said she sometimes sees "police" and sometimes "the police" - which is correct? What's the difference?
Today you'll learn the answer to t…
8 years, 11 months ago
130: Difference between embarrassed and ashamed
What situations would make you feel embarrassed?
What situations would make you feel ashamed?
Learn the difference between these confusing English w…
9 years ago