How to use (and not use) "GONNA" in English (AUDIO reading and GIFs included)
"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...
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SEE, WATCH, LOOK: Differences and Uses in English (AUDIO Reading Included)
Quick reference "See" refers to the physical ability of sight. It means to notice something with your eyes, but it is also used to talk...
Present Continuous Conversation Questions (100+ questions; includes pictures)
This page is intended to be a resource for English learners and teachers. You can practice answering these present continuous (also known...
100+ Collocations with the Word "GO" ("go home," "go on vacation," "go to the park," and many more!)
"Go" is a simple word with some tricky usages. For instance, why do people go to someone's house, but when they're done visiting, they go...
Life beyond "How are you?": The most common English greetings (and how to answer them) (AUDIO+GIFs)
You go to work and your English-speaking colleague, Ryan, approaches you in the hallway. He gets closer, smiles politely, and says "Hey."...
engVid: 10 ways to say "THANK YOU" in English (with even MORE EXAMPLES!)
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...
engVid: 5 "SURE" Phrases (5-minute English with EXPANDED EXPLANATION)
"Sure" is a very useful word to have in your English vocabulary. Depending on the situation, it can be used to say "yes," "certainly,"...
3 quick and easy PUT phrasal verbs (put on, put up, put down) with practice questions and audio
Audio Phrasal verbs are an essential part of English vocabulary. It is almost impossible to listen to an English conversation and not...
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...
Informal English: 3 Ways to Use "Gotcha"
"Gotcha" (pronounced GAW-chuh, the first vowel sound sounding like the "aw" in "got") is a common word in casual English communication....
"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...
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...
5 Common Word Pairs for Daily Life
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...
5 Common MONEY Idioms
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...
Practical English: Disagreeing with People
How many times have you found yourself disagreeing with someone in a conversation, and not knowing how to respond? It can be tough....
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