
Is it "between you and I" or "between you and me"?
You want to tell your friend to keep a secret. Do you say "Keep it between you and I" or "Keep it between you and me"? If you have caught...
You want to tell your friend to keep a secret. Do you say "Keep it between you and I" or "Keep it between you and me"? If you have caught...
Are you familiar with the verbs touch, feel, smell, listen, taste, and look? Do you know which ones you can follow with a preposition,...
You sit down to write a work email. You want to respond to a request from a client, a vendor, or a colleague. What do you write? In...
In my latest beginner English video, I look at the difference between two very common words: borrow and lend. I also teach students how...
I am happy to announce that 200 Practical English Idioms is finally available in eBook format on Amazon. If you have been waiting to add...
A single word can change the meaning and usage of a phrase. This is the case with "in the end" and "at the end." Let's look at the...
It's easy to be critical and judgmental of other people. Many of us criticize and judge on a regular basis. It's only human. However, it...
Memorizing short, set phrases is one of the best ways to grow your vocabulary and your language toolbox when studying a second language....
There are so many phrasal verbs that sometimes it's difficult to know where and how to start learning them. To help with this problem,...
Does accent really matter? If you’re trying to improve your English, you might be wondering if accent reduction is something you should...
”War is peace, freedom is slavery, ignorance is strength.” This is the motto of the authoritarian regime in George Orwell’s classic...
We could all use a little advice sometimes. If you would like to help your friends, or if you would like to increase your understanding...
Why should you learn idioms? Because they’re everywhere! Often, they are one of the final parts of language that students must learn to...
Improve your English immediately and easily with this video. Learn these 30 short, very common imperatives (commands). Whether you’re at...
Moving to a new country and learning English is not easy, especially if you’re a parent with young children. I want to share my...
It's normal to feel stuck or unmotivated when you're learning a new skills sometimes. If you feel stuck or tired of studying, this video...
Writing fiction can be an excellent way to help you strengthen the clarity of your ideas. In my latest video, I provide six tips to help...
English has many regional varieties, but the two most common that new English learners ask about are British and American English. In...
If you feel like your English has hit a plateau, you're not alone. This is a phenomenon that happens to writers, musicians, artists,...
In my latest video, I give you practical examples of a high-frequency phrasal verb. Practice sentences like "Give me back my phone," "I...