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Feb 20, 20235 min read
English Verbs List (100 common verbs, conjugations, and examples)
This is a list of 100 common English verbs. It includes conjugations, as well as examples to help you see the verbs in context. You can...
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Alex
Dec 31, 20225 min read
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...
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Alex
Dec 23, 20223 min read
Talking about grocery shopping in English (AUDIO reading, dialogue, and practice questions included)
Recommended level: Beginner / Low intermediate How often do you go grocery shopping? What do you usually buy? How much money do you...
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Alex
Oct 27, 20225 min read
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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Alex
Sep 27, 20222 min read
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...
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Alex
Sep 19, 20228 min read
"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....
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Alex
Sep 13, 20226 min read
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...
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Alex
Sep 7, 20226 min read
How to Use "Anyway" in English Conversation (Audio Reading and Practice Questions Included)
Recommended level: Upper intermediate Quick reference "Anyway" has four main functions: Changing the focus or topic of a conversation...
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Alex
Sep 4, 20225 min read
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...
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Alex
Aug 23, 20227 min read
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...
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Alex
Nov 26, 20212 min read
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...
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Alex
Jun 21, 20219 min read
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...
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Alex
Jun 13, 20213 min read
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...
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Alex
Jun 10, 20212 min read
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...
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Alex
Jun 3, 20216 min read
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...
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Alex
May 26, 20213 min read
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...
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Alex
May 23, 20212 min read
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....
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Alex
May 10, 20213 min read
"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...
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Alex
May 7, 20212 min read
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...
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Alex
May 1, 20212 min read
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...
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