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...
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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...
"How about" vs. "What about": How and when to use them (Audio, pictures, and practice included)
Recommended level: Upper intermediate Much of the information in this post is paraphrased from 300 Practical English Words and Phrases....
How to use "THOUGH" in English conversation (practice questions and AUDIO reading included)
Recommended level: Upper intermediate You have probably heard the word "though" in English shows and movies. It is a common contrast word...
How to use "ANYWAY" in English conversation (audio and practice questions included)
Recommended level: Upper intermediate Quick reference "Anyway" has four main functions: Changing the focus or topic of a conversation...
10 prepositional phrases you should know (at the same time, by accident, and more) (AUDIO included)
Recommended level: Intermediate Note: All of the phrases below are taken from 300 Practical English Words and Phrases. Prepositions are...
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...
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...
English Dialogues Ep.2: Ryan's Cab Ride (audio included)
This dialogue series is intended to help students see English in context. While studying aspects of language individually is helpful, it...
Avoid This Common Phrasal Verb Mistake!
Phrasal verbs are tough. Some are transitive, and some are intransitive. Some are separable, and some are inseparable. Some must be...
Talking about Your Job in English
This post is meant to help you practice some common questions and statements related to your job. If you have any feedback about the...
English Dialogues Ep.1: Dinner with Mel and Tina (audio included)
This dialogue series is intended to help students see English in context. While studying aspects of language individually is helpful, it...
Practical English: 10 Everyday Phrasal Verbs
If you would like to learn more phrasal verbs, check out my first book, 100 Practical English Phrasal Verbs. It has 100 high-frequency...
3 Common RELATIONSHIP Idioms (with practice exercises!)
Has someone ever given you the cold shoulder? This means to intentionally ignore you or to make a show of appearing uninterested in you....
"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...
3 Common Idioms to Encourage Others (with practice questions!)
Disclaimer: This post is about encouraging people, but it is important to remember that sometimes words are not enough. If you find it...
5 Phrases to Help End a Conversation
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...
3 Common APPEARANCE Idioms (with conversation practice!)
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...
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...