Present Simple Conversation Questions (100+)
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Comma splices in English writing: What they are and how to fix them (and when they're okay)
If you didn't learn how to use commas in school, or if English isn't your first language, it's understandable that you might not know...
Who's vs. Whose: Which is which, and when to use them
A common written grammatical mistakes is the misuse of who's and whose. This is partially understandable since the two words are...
50 Most Frequent Phrasal Verb Commands in English
English has many two-word phrasal verbs that can be used as commands. This is a list of the 50 most frequent phrasal verb commands that...
"Say" vs. "Tell": Learn how to use them, and avoid this common mistake (Audio reading included)
Let me tell you a story. Once upon a time, there was an English teacher who was explaining the finer points of reported speech. The...
100+ Collocations with the Word "GO" ("go home," "go on vacation," "go to the park," and many more!)
"Go" is a simple word with some tricky usages. For instance, why do people go to someone's house, but when they're done visiting, they go...
Can You Learn English Alone? (engVid video)
Many second language learners start learning their second language alone. This seems strange at first because most of us learn a new...
"Funner" vs. "More fun": History and Recommended Usage (Audio reading included)
I have often said that language is democratic. This means that the speakers of a particular language ultimately get to decide which words...
"May I help you?": 10 ways to make offers in English (from formal to casual) (AUDIO+GIFs)
"Kindness starts at home." This is a popular proverb, and it simply means that if we want the world to be a kinder place, we have to...
Life beyond "How are you?": The most common English greetings (and how to answer them) (AUDIO+GIFs)
You go to work and your English-speaking colleague, Ryan, approaches you in the hallway. He gets closer, smiles politely, and says "Hey."...
The importance of doing YOUR best: Why you should stop comparing yourself to others
We all want to be better at something. For some of us, it's a sport. For others, it's an instrument. And for others, it's a language....
How to use "so" and "such" in English: Rules and common word combinations (includes AUDIO+IMAGES)
Recommended level: Intermediate Quick reference "So" and "such" are most often used as intensifiers. "So" is stronger than "very." "So"...
engVid: 10 ways to say "THANK YOU" in English (with even MORE EXAMPLES!)
When someone gives you something or does something nice for you, it is polite to say "Thank you." We show gratitude because people do not...
Beginner English: 10 most frequent English preposition mistakes (AUDIO, GIFs, and practice included)
Recommended level: Beginner / Intermediate Learning how to use prepositions correctly in a second language can be a challenge. How we use...
"How about" vs. "What about": How and when to use them (Audio, pictures, and practice included)
Recommended level: Upper intermediate Much of the information in this post is paraphrased from 300 Practical English Words and Phrases....
"Assure" vs. "Reassure": What they mean and when to use them (practice questions included)
Recommended level: Upper intermediate Quick reference Both "assure" and "reassure" are transitive verbs that are used for instilling...
How to use "THOUGH" in English conversation (practice questions and AUDIO reading included)
Recommended level: Upper intermediate You have probably heard the word "though" in English shows and movies. It is a common contrast word...
engVid: 5 "SURE" Phrases (5-minute English with EXPANDED EXPLANATION)
"Sure" is a very useful word to have in your English vocabulary. Depending on the situation, it can be used to say "yes," "certainly,"...
How to use "ANYWAY" in English conversation (audio and practice questions included)
Recommended level: Upper intermediate Quick reference "Anyway" has four main functions: Changing the focus or topic of a conversation...
10 prepositional phrases you should know (at the same time, by accident, and more) (AUDIO included)
Recommended level: Intermediate Note: All of the phrases below are taken from 300 Practical English Words and Phrases. Prepositions are...