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How to Disagree Politely in English
Episode 21
In spoken English, just saying “I disagree” is often too direct. Most English speakers use phrases that are modified to be more polite, or indirect m…
11 years, 3 months ago
Common Collocations with TIME
Episode 20
Time, time, time – here are 16 different ways to use time in English! Learn these common English collocations to improve your vocabulary.
spend time…11 years, 3 months ago
Phrasal Verbs for Romantic Relationships
Episode 19
Phrasal Verb Definition in Context hit on someone demonstrate romantic / sexual interest ask someone out invite someone for a date (a romantic…
11 years, 3 months ago
English Expressions for Extreme Emotion
Episode 18
#1 - “My boss hit the ceiling when I told him I’d lost the documents.”
The idiomatic expression “hit the ceiling” means to get very angry and upset. …
11 years, 3 months ago
Talking about the Future: Will or Going To?
Episode 17
There are two ways to talk about the future in English: will/won't and going to.
Use going to for plans/arrangements Use will for promises, offers, …11 years, 3 months ago
British English vs. American English Vocabulary
Episode 16
This is a story about the daily life of New York Nate, who lives in the United States; and London Laura, who lives in England. As you can see, they h…
11 years, 3 months ago
Linking Words in English: Contrasting Ideas
Episode 15
Using "linking words" can improve your spoken and written English by helping you form longer, more complex sentences. In today's lesson, you'll learn…
11 years, 3 months ago
Difference between SAY, TELL, and SPEAK
Episode 14
If you frequently confuse the words SAY, TELL, and SPEAK, you’re not alone – these are some of the most commonly confused English words! In this less…
11 years, 3 months ago
Extreme Adjectives
Episode 13
Adjectives are words that describe the qualities of something. Some adjectives in English are gradable - that means you can have different degrees or…
11 years, 3 months ago
How to Start a Conversation in English
Episode 12
Do you have difficulty speaking English? Sometimes the hardest part is simply starting a conversation. Learn these expressions for starting a convers…
11 years, 3 months ago