Jul 31, 2019
Today I'll teach you 10 English expressions with the
words "easy" and "hard." These individual words
have simple definitions, but when they are used in idioms, the
expression might have a different meaning than you expect.
You'll learn what it means when we say "easy does it" and "hard
pass," as well as "he got off...
Jul 24, 2019
Do you know when to use "of" vs.
"from" in English?
Using the wrong preposition is a very common mistake. Many other
languages have just one word for both "of" and "from," but in
English we use these two words in several different ways.
Learning English grammar can seem like an impossible task... but I want to help...
Jul 17, 2019
Phrasal verbs are combinations of a verb + preposition,
like get up and find
out. Phrasal verbs often have specific meanings that
may not be obvious from the words themselves.
In today's lesson, I'll explain four phrasal verbs that students
have asked me about recently: hook up, plug away, ward
off, and whip up.
These...
Jul 10, 2019
Spoken English has a lot of little expressions that are used
frequently by native speakers - and some of these expressions are
so similar that you might accidentally mix them up.
Two such expressions are "give you peace of mind" and
"give someone a piece of your mind" - they sound
almost the same, but they are in fact...
Jul 3, 2019
A lot of English learners get confused about the words food, dish, meal, and cuisine. These all refer to the general topic of eating, but there are some important differences in how we use each one. In today’s lesson, I’ll explain when to use these words so that you’ll understand them clearly.
If you enjoy my...