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When I Was a Kid: A Story to Practice Gerunds and Infinitives
This is a true story about me. I have highlighted the gerunds and infinitives so you can see how they are used in context. Make sure to...

Alex
May 14, 20213 min read
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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...

Alex
May 7, 20212 min read
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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...

Alex
May 1, 20212 min read
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7 ways to know you're an intermediate English student
Do you know what it means to be an intermediate English student? If not, don't worry. This blog post will give you 7 signs that indicate...

Alex
Apr 28, 20212 min read
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Using HAD BETTER in English (with practice questions!)
HAD BETTER is a semi-modal verb phrase that is used to give strong advice in English. It is often considered a semi-modal verb because it...

Alex
Apr 21, 20212 min read
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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...

Alex
Apr 15, 20212 min read
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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...

Alex
Apr 13, 20211 min read
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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...

Alex
Nov 1, 20201 min read
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Fix These 10 Common Grammar Mistakes
Here are 10 common mistakes that I've heard from beginner, intermediate, and sometimes even advanced English speakers. I hope you find...

Alex
Oct 16, 20201 min read
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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...

Alex
Sep 29, 20201 min read
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