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English Verbs List (100 common verbs, conjugations, and examples)

Feb 20
5 min

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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Present Continuous Conversation Questions (100+ questions; includes pictures)

Alex

Dec 31, 2022
5 min

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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Talking about grocery shopping in English (AUDIO reading, dialogue, and practice questions included)

Alex

Dec 23, 2022
3 min

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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100+ Collocations with the Word "GO" ("go home," "go on vacation," "go to the park," and many more!)

Alex

Oct 27, 2022
5 min

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!)

Alex

Sep 27, 2022
2 min

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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"How about" vs. "What about": How and when to use them (Audio, pictures, and practice included)

Alex

Sep 19, 2022
8 min

"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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How to use "THOUGH" in English conversation (practice questions and AUDIO reading included)

Alex

Sep 13, 2022
6 min

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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How to Use "Anyway" in English Conversation (Audio Reading and Practice Questions Included)

Alex

Sep 7, 2022
6 min

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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10 prepositional phrases you should know (at the same time, by accident, and more) (AUDIO included)

Alex

Sep 4, 2022
5 min

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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The difference between "used to," "be used to," and "get used to" (English grammar and vocabulary)

Alex

Aug 23, 2022
7 min

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, 2021
2 min

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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English Dialogues Ep.2: Ryan's Cab Ride (audio included)

Alex

Jun 21, 2021
9 min

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, 2021
3 min

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, 2021
2 min

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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English Dialogues Ep.1: Dinner with Mel and Tina (audio included)

Alex

Jun 3, 2021
6 min

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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Practical English: 10 Everyday Phrasal Verbs

Alex

May 26, 2021
3 min

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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3 Common RELATIONSHIP Idioms (with practice exercises!)

Alex

May 23, 2021
2 min

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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"That's sus": What it Means and What Made it Popular

Alex

May 10, 2021
3 min

"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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Quick English Idioms: "Up to" and "Up for" something

Alex

May 7, 2021
2 min

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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3 Common Idioms to Encourage Others (with practice questions!)

Alex

May 1, 2021
2 min

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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