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

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

In my latest video, I give you language you can activate immediately. How many of these "Let's" imperatives do you know, and how many of...

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

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

The second conditional is used to talk about hypothetical situations in the present and future. It is part of the unreal mood in English,...

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

Most students know that should is used to give advice in English. However, that is not its only usage. In this article, we will look at...

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

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

"Gotcha" (pronounced GAW-chuh, the first vowel sound sounding like the "aw" in "got") is a common word in casual English communication....

In my latest video, I sing a popular children's song to practice L & R pronunciation. Children's shows, movies, and songs are a great way...

This is a true story about me. I have highlighted the gerunds and infinitives so you can see how they are used in context. Make sure to...

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

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...

Disclaimer: This post is about encouraging people, but it is important to remember that sometimes words are not enough. If you find it...

Do you know what it means to be an intermediate English student? If not, don't worry. This blog post will give you 7 signs that indicate...

So you're at a party and you've been talking to someone for awhile. You don't know them that well, and they seem interested in what you...

HAD BETTER is a semi-modal verb phrase that is used to give strong advice in English. It is often considered a semi-modal verb because it...

When was the last time you cried your eyes out? This means to cry strongly and for a long time. Someone who cries their eyes out usually...