Recommended level: Intermediate You have probably heard this fact before: Humans spend approximately one-third of their life sleeping....

This page is intended to be a resource for English learners and teachers. You can practice answering these present perfect discussion...

"Gonna" is a common word in casual English speech. You have probably heard it in movies, songs, and TV shows. This page will teach you...

This page is intended to be a resource for English learners and teachers. You can practice answering these past simple discussion...

This page is intended to be a resource for English learners and teachers. You can practice answering these present continuous (also known...

Recommended level: Beginner / Low intermediate How often do you go grocery shopping? What do you usually buy? How much money do you...

This page is intended to be a resource for English learners and teachers. You can practice answering these present simple discussion...

You go to work and your English-speaking colleague, Ryan, approaches you in the hallway. He gets closer, smiles politely, and says "Hey."...

Recommended level: Intermediate Quick reference "So" and "such" are most often used as intensifiers. "So" is stronger than "very." "So"...

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...

Recommended level: Beginner / Intermediate Learning how to use prepositions correctly in a second language can be a challenge. How we use...

Recommended level: Upper intermediate Much of the information in this post is paraphrased from 300 Practical English Words and Phrases....

Recommended level: Upper intermediate You have probably heard the word "though" in English shows and movies. It is a common contrast word...

"Sure" is a very useful word to have in your English vocabulary. Depending on the situation, it can be used to say "yes," "certainly,"...

Recommended level: Upper intermediate Quick reference "Anyway" has four main functions: Changing the focus or topic of a conversation...

Learning common word combinations in an essential part of becoming confident and fluent in any language. By mastering the short phrases...

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The day is almost here. 300 Practical English Words and Phrases will be available on Monday, August 15th. To prepare for the launch, I...

Audio Phrasal verbs are an essential part of English vocabulary. It is almost impossible to listen to an English conversation and not...

Finally! I am happy to announce that the latest addition to the Practical English series, 300 Practical English Words and Phrases, will...