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A look INSIDE 300 Practical English Words and Phrases (Only 3 days until release!)
The day is almost here. 300 Practical English Words and Phrases will be available on Monday, August 15th. To prepare for the launch, I...

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Aug 12, 20222 min read
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3 quick and easy PUT phrasal verbs (put on, put up, put down) with practice questions and audio
Audio Phrasal verbs are an essential part of English vocabulary. It is almost impossible to listen to an English conversation and not...

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Aug 11, 20223 min read
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How to use "prefer" in English ("Prefer...to" vs. "Prefer...than": a common mistake)
How do you use the word "prefer" in English? In this post, we will look at FIVE common structures, and one common mistake that some...

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Aug 2, 20224 min read
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Talking about age in English (Correct structures and common mistakes)
One of the most common questions people ask is "How old are you?" Do you know how to answer this question in English? In this article, I...

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Jul 27, 20223 min read
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Learn English with The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien (Chapter 1)
"In a hole in the ground there lived a hobbit. Not a nasty, dirty, wet hole, filled with the ends of worms and an oozy smell, nor yet a...

Alex
Jul 21, 202210 min read
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NEW BOOK confirmed for August 15th, 2022!
Finally! I am happy to announce that the latest addition to the Practical English series, 300 Practical English Words and Phrases, will...

Alex
Jul 18, 20221 min read
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"On time" vs. "In time": What's the difference? (includes practice questions)
Do you always arrive on time for work, or do you sometimes arrive late? If you're in school, do you always arrive on time for class? What...

Alex
Jul 11, 20223 min read
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10 English Grammar Mistakes that are Accepted in Casual Speech (Video and Practice Quiz Included)
Click here for related video lesson and practice quiz. We all make mistakes when we speak. Sometimes, these mistakes become part of...

Alex
Jun 6, 20225 min read
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20 redundant phrasal verbs (clean up, sit down, etc.)
Most phrasal verbs are idiomatic. However, there are many phrasal verbs whose meaning does not change regardless of their adverbial or...

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Jun 3, 20225 min read
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Improve your writing: What are participle phrases? (with practice exercises)
Can you write this sentence in a shorter way? There were several people who were arguing about gas prices. If you said "There were...

Alex
Jun 1, 20224 min read
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20 essential English questions
Questions are an essential part of communication. They help us to get important information from others, and they open the door to...

Alex
May 26, 20223 min read
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English punctuation: How to use semicolons
Good punctuation is fundamental to good writing. Many of us take commas, periods, question marks, and exclamation marks for granted. We...

Alex
May 24, 20225 min read
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Learn 10 "up" phrasal verbs (with practice questions)
Related video: https://www.engvid.com/10-up-phrasal-verbs/ Are you ready to explore and increase your English vocabulary? Make sure to...

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May 23, 20224 min read
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3-Word Phrasal Verbs in English
Recommended level: Advanced Related resource: Video lesson and practice quiz Phrasal verbs are one of the most important parts of English...

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May 20, 20224 min read
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English writing: The subtle difference between "but" and "yet" (coordinating conjunctions)
If you look online for the difference between but and yet, you are likely to find one or both of these statements: As coordinating...

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May 18, 20224 min read
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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...

Alex
May 17, 20222 min read
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Borrow vs. Lend: Video + EXPANDED explanation
In my latest beginner English video, I look at the difference between two very common words: borrow and lend. I also teach students how...

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Apr 10, 20222 min read
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"In the end" vs. "At the end": What's the difference?
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...

Alex
Mar 25, 20223 min read
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5 Videos to Help You Learn Phrasal Verbs (from beginner to advanced)
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,...

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Jan 24, 20221 min read
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Video: 6 Tips for Improving Your Creative Writing
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...

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Jul 27, 20211 min read
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