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Alex
Dec 7, 20248 min read
Speak like a Pro! Top 50 Essential Business English Phrases (Includes Explanations, Dialogues, and Pictures!)
Boost your business English vocabulary with these 50 high-frequency phrases, and helpful dialogues.
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Alex
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
Feb 6, 20233 min read
How to Use (and Not Use) "GONNA" in English (Audio Reading and GIFs Included)
"Gonna" is a common word in casual English speech. You have probably heard it in movies, songs, and TV shows. This page will teach you...
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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
Nov 25, 20224 min read
Present Simple Conversation Questions (100+)
Watch the video related to this resource, and do the quiz to test your understanding. This page is intended to be a resource for English...
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Alex
Oct 5, 20225 min read
Life beyond "How are you?": The most common English greetings (and how to answer them) (AUDIO+GIFs)
You go to work and your English-speaking colleague, Ryan, approaches you in the hallway. He gets closer, smiles politely, and says "Hey."...
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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
Aug 29, 20222 min read
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...
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Alex
Aug 15, 20224 min read
300 Practical English Words and Phrases is AVAILABLE NOW! (personal audio story included)
Scroll to the bottom of this page for audio. I'm pleased to announce that you can now purchase 300 Practical English Words and Phrases...
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Alex
Aug 11, 20223 min read
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...
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Alex
Jul 27, 20223 min read
Talking about age in English (Correct structures and common mistakes)
One of the most common questions people ask is "How old are you?" Do you know how to answer this question in English? In this article, I...
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Alex
Jul 18, 20221 min read
NEW BOOK confirmed for August 15th, 2022!
Finally! I am happy to announce that the latest addition to the Practical English series, 300 Practical English Words and Phrases, will...
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Alex
Feb 21, 20221 min read
Video: 10 KEEP imperatives for daily life
Memorizing short, set phrases is one of the best ways to grow your vocabulary and your language toolbox when studying a second language....
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Alex
Nov 22, 20211 min read
Video: 3 Common Idioms for Appearance
Why should you learn idioms? Because they’re everywhere! Often, they are one of the final parts of language that students must learn to...
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Alex
Oct 12, 20211 min read
Video: 30 Common Commands
Improve your English immediately and easily with this video. Learn these 30 short, very common imperatives (commands). Whether you’re at...
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Alex
Sep 15, 20211 min read
Video: "My English isn't improving. What should I do?"
It's normal to feel stuck or unmotivated when you're learning a new skills sometimes. If you feel stuck or tired of studying, this video...
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Alex
Jul 10, 20211 min read
Video: PHRASAL VERBS: 3 ways to use "give back" in English
In my latest video, I give you practical examples of a high-frequency phrasal verb. Practice sentences like "Give me back my phone," "I...
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Alex
Jul 6, 20211 min read
Common English: 3 Ways to Use "Take care of"
"Take care of" is a common English phrasal verb that can be used in a number of ways. Read on to see if you know all three. 1. to be...
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Alex
Jun 30, 20213 min read
What's the Difference Between Fluency and Proficiency? (audio included)
Learning a language is a step-by-step process, but the road is not always straight. In fact, it has hundreds of paths that separate and...
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Alex
Jun 24, 20213 min read
"I describe everything as 'Good' or 'Bad.' How can I expand my vocabulary?" (audio included)
It's natural to use the same vocabulary again and again when you're learning a new language, or even when you're a native speaker of that...
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