Sep 6, 2023
A LOT of students ask me about "reported speech," when we talk about what somebody else said. For example:
- Direct Speech: “I’ve been to London three times.”
- Reported Speech: She said she’d been to London three times.
There are a lot of tricky little details to remember... but don’t worry, I’ll explain them...
Jul 29, 2020
Do you know what it means to have a "free spirit" or "free
rein"?
Is being a "freeloader" a good thing or a bad thing?
Today you'll learn the answers to these questions and much more -
I'll teach you 10 interesting expressions with the word
"free."
Expressions like "get off scot-free" and "give someone free rein" are...
Aug 28, 2019
Here in the U.S., we’re in the middle of summer - the hottest part of the year!
Today you’ll learn some English vocabulary related to summer and hot weather, with pictures to help you remember the words.
Expanding your vocabulary is so important because the more words you know, the better you can express yourself in...
Aug 21, 2019
A gerund is a word that looks like a verb, but functions as a noun in the sentence. Gerunds are formed by using the -ING form of the verb - reading, swimming, studying, etc. - but when it comes to grammar, they act as nouns.
Here are some common ways to use gerunds in English - and some practice sentences so you can use...
Aug 7, 2019
Are you ready to practice your pronunciation? Today we’re going to work on three very common words in English: where, were, and we’re - individually and in sentences.
To get the most benefit out of this lesson, don’t just watch... instead, actually repeat everything after me!
When it comes to pronunciation,...