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"Because" vs. "Because of": The Difference in Usage (Includes Common Sentences and Audio Lesson)

Aug 29
7 min

"Because" vs. "Because of": The Difference in Usage (Includes Common Sentences and Audio Lesson)

Recommended level: Upper intermediate / Advanced Is it "because that" or "because of that"? Read the common mistakes section at the...

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How to Use "Get" in English: Meanings, Uses, and Common Phrases (AUDIO reading included)

Alex

Feb 10
10 min

How to Use "Get" in English: Meanings, Uses, and Common Phrases (AUDIO reading included)

Scroll to the bottom of the page for related videos and materials. "Get" is one of the most versatile and frequently used words in the...

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50 Most Frequent Phrasal Verb Commands in English

Alex

Nov 4, 2022
11 min

50 Most Frequent Phrasal Verb Commands in English

English has many two-word phrasal verbs that can be used as commands. This is a list of the 50 most frequent phrasal verb commands that...

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How to use "so" and "such" in English: Rules and common word combinations (includes AUDIO+IMAGES)

Alex

Sep 28, 2022
7 min

How to use "so" and "such" in English: Rules and common word combinations (includes AUDIO+IMAGES)

Recommended level: Intermediate Quick reference "So" and "such" are most often used as intensifiers. "So" is stronger than "very." "So"...

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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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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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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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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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A look INSIDE 300 Practical English Words and Phrases (Only 3 days until release!)

Alex

Aug 12, 2022
2 min

A look INSIDE 300 Practical English Words and Phrases (Only 3 days until release!)

The day is almost here. 300 Practical English Words and Phrases will be available on Monday, August 15th. To prepare for the launch, I...

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Learn English with The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien (Chapter 1)

Alex

Jul 21, 2022
10 min

Learn English with The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien (Chapter 1)

"In a hole in the ground there lived a hobbit. Not a nasty, dirty, wet hole, filled with the ends of worms and an oozy smell, nor yet a...

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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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