Does accent really matter? If you’re trying to improve your English, you might be wondering if accent reduction is something you should...

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...

Why should you learn idioms? Because they’re everywhere! Often, they are one of the final parts of language that students must learn to...

Improve your English immediately and easily with this video. Learn these 30 short, very common imperatives (commands). Whether you’re at...

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...

English has many regional varieties, but the two most common that new English learners ask about are British and American English. In...

"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...

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...

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...

This dialogue series is intended to help students see English in context. While studying aspects of language individually is helpful, it...

In my latest video, I give you language you can activate immediately. How many of these "Let's" imperatives do you know, and how many of...

This dialogue series is intended to help students see English in context. While studying aspects of language individually is helpful, it...

Most students know that should is used to give advice in English. However, that is not its only usage. In this article, we will look at...

If you would like to learn more phrasal verbs, check out my first book, 100 Practical English Phrasal Verbs. It has 100 high-frequency...

Has someone ever given you the cold shoulder? This means to intentionally ignore you or to make a show of appearing uninterested in you....

"Gotcha" (pronounced GAW-chuh, the first vowel sound sounding like the "aw" in "got") is a common word in casual English communication....

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...

Disclaimer: This post is about encouraging people, but it is important to remember that sometimes words are not enough. If you find it...

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...

So you're at a party and you've been talking to someone for awhile. You don't know them that well, and they seem interested in what you...