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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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How to Use (and Not Use) "GONNA" in English (Audio Reading and GIFs Included)

Alex

Feb 6
3 min

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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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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Present Simple Conversation Questions (100+)

Alex

Nov 25, 2022
4 min

Present Simple Conversation Questions (100+)

This page is intended to be a resource for English learners and teachers. You can practice answering these present simple discussion...

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Life beyond "How are you?": The most common English greetings (and how to answer them) (AUDIO+GIFs)

Alex

Oct 5, 2022
5 min

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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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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What English students are saying about 300 Practical English Words and Phrases!

Alex

Aug 29, 2022
2 min

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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300 Practical English Words and Phrases is AVAILABLE NOW! (personal audio story included)

Alex

Aug 15, 2022
4 min

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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3 quick and easy PUT phrasal verbs (put on, put up, put down) with practice questions and audio

Alex

Aug 11, 2022
3 min

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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Talking about age in English (Correct structures and common mistakes)

Alex

Jul 27, 2022
3 min

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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NEW BOOK confirmed for August 15th, 2022!

Alex

Jul 18, 2022
1 min

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 22, 2022
1 min

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, 2021
1 min

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, 2021
1 min

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, 2021
1 min

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, 2021
1 min

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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Common English: 3 Ways to Use "Take care of"

Alex

Jul 6, 2021
1 min

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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What's the Difference Between Fluency and Proficiency? (audio included)

Alex

Jun 30, 2021
3 min

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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"I describe everything as 'Good' or 'Bad.' How can I expand my vocabulary?" (audio included)

Alex

Jun 24, 2021
3 min

"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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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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