"Assure" vs. "Reassure": What they mean and when to use them (practice questions included)
Recommended level: Upper intermediate Quick reference Both "assure" and "reassure" are transitive verbs that are used for instilling...
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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,"...
What English students are saying about 300 Practical English Words and Phrases!
English learners are the best advocates for English learning resources. I can tell you again and again why 300 Practical English Words...
The difference between "used to," "be used to," and "get used to" (English grammar and vocabulary)
Recommended level: Upper intermediate. Watch the video related to this resource, and do the quiz to test your understanding. QUICK...
4 common English phrases that use the word FOR (for sure, for the most part, and more!)
Learning common word combinations in an essential part of becoming confident and fluent in any language. By mastering the short phrases...
A look INSIDE 300 Practical English Words and Phrases (Only 3 days until release!)
The day is almost here. 300 Practical English Words and Phrases will be available on Monday, August 15th. To prepare for the launch, I...
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...
5 practical GET idioms (includes practice questions, pictures, and audio)
Audio It's no secret that get is one of the most commonly used verbs in the English language, and that it has many idiomatic uses. In...
Learn English with The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien (Chapter 1)
"In a hole in the ground there lived a hobbit. Not a nasty, dirty, wet hole, filled with the ends of worms and an oozy smell, nor yet a...
3-word phrasal verbs in English
Phrasal verbs are one of the most important parts of English vocabulary. They are usually idiomatic, and it can take a long time for...
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...
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....
200 Practical English Idioms AVAILABLE NOW!
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...
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....
English at Work: Talking about Company Performance
You can use these verb and preposition combinations to discuss how a company is performing. These phrases can be used in the context of...