"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...

I am happy to announce that you can now purchase the PDF and physical copies of my brand new book, 200 Practical English Idioms. The book...

Word pairs are also known as binomial pairs. Here are five common binomial pairs that are joined by "and," and which you can use in...

We've all been broke and we've all had to cover someone. Are you familiar with these common money idioms? Check them out and add them to...

How many times have you found yourself disagreeing with someone in a conversation, and not knowing how to respond? It can be tough....

You can use these verb and preposition combinations to discuss how a company is performing. These phrases can be used in the context of...

Understand more spoken English by learning these common contracted phrases, and start using them today in your own conversations. going...

These are two common responses to proposed plans. Are you interested in and available to join a proposed activity? You're in. Are you not...

Ordering food is one of the most essential skills in any language. Whether you are on a business trip, on vacation, or starting a new...

Here are 3 quick English idioms you can use today. 1. "I'm up for it." If you're up for something, you're interested in it and have the...