Present Simple Conversation Questions (100+)
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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...
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...
"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."...
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...
"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....
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...
What English students are saying about 300 Practical English Words and Phrases!
English learners are the best advocates for English learning resources. I can tell you again and again why 300 Practical English Words...
What does "NGL" mean? (Internet slang) (audio reading included)
Language is democratic. This is one of its most enduring characteristics: People get to decide what is and is not accepted in spoken and...
The difference between "used to," "be used to," and "get used to" (English grammar and vocabulary)
Recommended level: Upper intermediate. Watch the video related to this resource, and do the quiz to test your understanding. QUICK...
4 common English phrases that use the word FOR (for sure, for the most part, and more!)
Learning common word combinations in an essential part of becoming confident and fluent in any language. By mastering the short phrases...
300 Practical English Words and Phrases is AVAILABLE NOW! (personal audio story included)
Scroll to the bottom of this page for audio. I'm pleased to announce that you can now purchase 300 Practical English Words and Phrases...
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...
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...
5 practical GET idioms (includes practice questions, pictures, and audio)
Audio It's no secret that get is one of the most commonly used verbs in the English language, and that it has many idiomatic uses. In...
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...