Idioms 3/4

May 20, 2022
4 min

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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200 Practical English Idioms now available in eBook format!

Alex

Mar 28, 2022
1 min

200 Practical English Idioms now available in eBook format!

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...

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"In the end" vs. "At the end": What's the difference?

Alex

Mar 25, 2022
3 min

"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...

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Alex

Feb 22, 2022
1 min

Video: 10 KEEP imperatives for daily life

Memorizing short, set phrases is one of the best ways to grow your vocabulary and your language toolbox when studying a second language....

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Alex

Jan 24, 2022
1 min

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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Alex

Nov 26, 2021
2 min

5 Idioms to Give Advice

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...

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Alex

Nov 22, 2021
1 min

Video: 3 Common Idioms for Appearance

Why should you learn idioms? Because they’re everywhere! Often, they are one of the final parts of language that students must learn to...

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Should You Study American AND British English? (audio and video included)

Alex

Jul 20, 2021
3 min

Should You Study American AND British English? (audio and video included)

English has many regional varieties, but the two most common that new English learners ask about are British and American English. In...

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Alex

Jul 10, 2021
1 min

Video: PHRASAL VERBS: 3 ways to use "give back" in English

In my latest video, I give you practical examples of a high-frequency phrasal verb. Practice sentences like "Give me back my phone," "I...

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Common English: 3 Ways to Use "Take care of"

Alex

Jul 6, 2021
1 min

Common English: 3 Ways to Use "Take care of"

"Take care of" is a common English phrasal verb that can be used in a number of ways. Read on to see if you know all three. 1. to be...

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What's the Difference Between Fluency and Proficiency? (audio included)

Alex

Jun 30, 2021
3 min

What's the Difference Between Fluency and Proficiency? (audio included)

Learning a language is a step-by-step process, but the road is not always straight. In fact, it has hundreds of paths that separate and...

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English Dialogues Ep.2: Ryan's Cab Ride (audio included)

Alex

Jun 21, 2021
9 min

English Dialogues Ep.2: Ryan's Cab Ride (audio included)

This dialogue series is intended to help students see English in context. While studying aspects of language individually is helpful, it...

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5 Idioms You Can Use at Work (with practice activities)

Alex

Jun 18, 2021
2 min

5 Idioms You Can Use at Work (with practice activities)

Idioms are frequently used in the workplace. Whether you're discussing your job, your co-workers, or your boss, idiomatic language is...

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Alex

Jun 13, 2021
3 min

Avoid This Common Phrasal Verb Mistake!

Phrasal verbs are tough. Some are transitive, and some are intransitive. Some are separable, and some are inseparable. Some must be...

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Alex

Jun 10, 2021
2 min

Talking about Your Job in English

This post is meant to help you practice some common questions and statements related to your job. If you have any feedback about the...

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English Dialogues Ep.1: Dinner with Mel and Tina (audio included)

Alex

Jun 3, 2021
6 min

English Dialogues Ep.1: Dinner with Mel and Tina (audio included)

This dialogue series is intended to help students see English in context. While studying aspects of language individually is helpful, it...

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Practical English: 10 Everyday Phrasal Verbs

Alex

May 26, 2021
3 min

Practical English: 10 Everyday Phrasal Verbs

If you would like to learn more phrasal verbs, check out my first book, 100 Practical English Phrasal Verbs. It has 100 high-frequency...

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3 Common RELATIONSHIP Idioms (with practice exercises!)

Alex

May 23, 2021
2 min

3 Common RELATIONSHIP Idioms (with practice exercises!)

Has someone ever given you the cold shoulder? This means to intentionally ignore you or to make a show of appearing uninterested in you....

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"That's sus": What it Means and What Made it Popular

Alex

May 10, 2021
3 min

"That's sus": What it Means and What Made it Popular

Despite what stubborn grammar teachers might say, language is democratic. New words and phrases are invented and adopted into standard...

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Quick English Idioms: "Up to" and "Up for" something

Alex

May 7, 2021
2 min

Quick English Idioms: "Up to" and "Up for" something

You just arrived at work, and you see one of your colleagues sitting at their desk. They look very focused, and you want to ask them what...

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