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Alex
May 17, 20222 min read
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...
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Alex
May 16, 20221 min read
Using Sense Verbs in English Conversation
Are you familiar with the verbs touch, feel, smell, listen, taste, and look? Do you know which ones you can follow with a preposition,...
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Alex
Apr 10, 20222 min read
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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Alex
Mar 28, 20221 min read
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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Alex
Mar 25, 20223 min read
"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
Mar 17, 20221 min read
Video: Positive English: 15 expressions to encourage and praise others
It's easy to be critical and judgmental of other people. Many of us criticize and judge on a regular basis. It's only human. However, it...
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Alex
Feb 21, 20221 min read
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, 20221 min read
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
Jan 4, 20221 min read
First Video of 2022! "Should I worry about my accent?"
Does accent really matter? If you’re trying to improve your English, you might be wondering if accent reduction is something you should...
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Alex
Dec 7, 20211 min read
Video: Learn English with 1984
”War is peace, freedom is slavery, ignorance is strength.” This is the motto of the authoritarian regime in George Orwell’s classic...
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Alex
Nov 26, 20212 min read
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, 20211 min read
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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Alex
Oct 12, 20211 min read
Video: 30 Common Commands
Improve your English immediately and easily with this video. Learn these 30 short, very common imperatives (commands). Whether you’re at...
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Alex
Sep 22, 20211 min read
Video: My experience learning English as an immigrant child
Moving to a new country and learning English is not easy, especially if you’re a parent with young children. I want to share my...
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Alex
Sep 15, 20211 min read
Video: "My English isn't improving. What should I do?"
It's normal to feel stuck or unmotivated when you're learning a new skills sometimes. If you feel stuck or tired of studying, this video...
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Alex
Jul 20, 20213 min read
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, 20211 min read
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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Alex
Jul 6, 20211 min read
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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Alex
Jun 30, 20213 min read
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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Alex
Jun 24, 20213 min read
"I describe everything as 'Good' or 'Bad.' How can I expand my vocabulary?" (audio included)
It's natural to use the same vocabulary again and again when you're learning a new language, or even when you're a native speaker of that...
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