Core Words: How to Say "Rap Music," "Pop Music," and More!

Learn 10 high-frequency expressions, including vocabulary for types of music

Core Words Lesson #51 — Quiz Review

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Must-Know Terms for Family Members

Learn must-know terms related to family members

New Year's Day

Learn about New Year's Day in the United Kingdom

10 Kitchen Objects

English Nouns, Part 3: Counters — Video Conversation

Learn how to use non-count nouns with this video conversation

Does Your British Friend Have Hollow Legs?

Learn how to use some British idioms and metaphors

Difference between "Popular" and "Famous" | English Grammar for Beginners

Learn the difference between "popular" and "famous"

Advice for Studying English Prepositions | English Grammar for Beginners

Learn about English prepositions

How to avoid 5 Common Mistakes made by Beginners

Discover effective strategies and tips for learning English

10 Phrasal Verbs for Sports and Exercise

The White House is Meeting with the Capitol to Talk about Wall Street

Learn how to use the conditional in positive and negative forms

When Was the Last Time You Googled Something Like This?

Learn the new English word "google"

Really Long Words

Learn five really long words

Core Words: How to Say "Suit," "School Chair" and More!

Learn 20 high-frequency expressions, including business attire and school-related words

Core Words: How to Say "Disagree," "Decide," and More!

Learn 10 high-frequency expressions, including words for discussions

Six in the Box

Listen to the song "Six in the Box"

Like vs. As vs. Such As

Learn the difference between: like, as, such as

Reading Recommendations

Core Words Lesson #41 — Quiz Review

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Sound Like a Native with these English Expressions!

Learn about some English expressions

Home Appliances

Learn words and phrases about home appliances

Phrasal Verbs with "Push"

Learn about phrasal verbs with "push" (in, off, on, somebody out, around, etc.)

Use the Correct Verb Forms - Basic English Grammar

Learn some tips about how to use the correct verb forms

Difference between "Above" and "Over" | English Grammar for Beginners

Learn the difference between "above" and "over"

Expressions Related to Negative Energy

Learn slang expressions related to negative energy

Asking a Guest to Repeat What They’ve Said

Learn how to use the correct salutations, from a conversation between a hotel staff member and a guest

Could Have, Should Have, Would Have (And Negatives)

Learn more about: could have, should have, would have

Opening an Umbrella Inside and Four-Leaf Clovers

Learn about superstitions related to opening an umbrella inside, and four-leaf clovers

Geography

Learn words and phrases about geography

Core Words Lesson #34 — Quiz Review

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The Twelve Signs of the Zodiac

Learn essential twelve signs of Zodiac

Computer

Learn essential vocabulary for using the computer

Core Words Lesson #9 — Quiz Review

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Top 10 Holidays in the United Kingdom - Christmas Eve

Learn about Christmas Eve

Friday the 13th and Knocking on Wood

Learn the superstitions about Friday the 13th and knocking on wood

Three Ways to Say "Bye" in English

Learn three common parting expressions

When Should You Use 'WOULD' Instead of 'DID'

Learn the difference between "in the other hand" and "on the other hand"

Riding the Bus, Part 1: Getting a Ticket

Learn how to ask "How much is it?”

What is Your Name?

Learn the question What is your name? in English and how to answer it

Top 10 Holidays in the United Kingdom - New Year's Eve

Learn about New Year's Eve

Difference between Look and Seem | English Grammar for Beginners

Learn the difference between "look" and "seem"

10 Modal Verb Patterns

Learn 10 modal verb patterns

Directions in English

Learn how to ask for directions

How to Ask About Someone's Health

Learn how to ask about someone's health (Are you sick?)

The Best Tool for Beginners to Understand English Conversations

Discover effective strategies and tips for learning English

Talk vs Ask

Learn the difference between talk and ask

5 Simple Ways to Learn New English Words

Discover effective strategies and tips for learning English

Months of the Year

Learn the names for months of the year

Core Words: How to Say "What's up?," "Heavy," and More!

Learn 10 high-frequency expressions, including conversational phrases and common adjectives

What's the difference in English between: Too, Also, Even, Likewise and As well

Learn the difference between "too," "also," "even," "likewise," and "as well"

How to Make Embedded Questions

Learn how to make embedded questions

Nutrition

Learn essential vocabulary useful for nutrition

10 Ways to Improve Your Writing

Workplace

Learn essential vocabulary for describing the workplace

Verb: "Walk"

Learn how to use the verb "Walk"

So vs Too

Learn the difference between: so vs too

Core Words: How to Say "Face," "Neck" and More!

Learn 20 high-frequency expressions, including parts of the body and more basic colors

How to Speak Formal English? | English Grammar for Beginners

Learn about formal English

How Are Your American Company's Sales Figures Looking?

Learn how to use the prepositions "considering" and "despite"

Core Words: How to Say "Tsunami," "Embarrassed" and More!

Learn 20 high-frequency expressions, including words for natural disasters and common emotions

Government

Learn essential words you need when speaking about government

Lower the Price in English

Learn some more useful English phrases and tips for shopping in the UK

Academic Writing: Common Terms

Learn essential vocabulary about academic writing

How to Navigate Passport Control in English

Learn how to navigate passport control

Pinky Ponky Water Drop

Listen to the song "Pinky Ponky Water Drop"

Your English is Getting Too Good!

Learn even more tips for good conversation using high frequency verbs, the simple past tense, and interrogative statements

Verb: "Check"

Learn how to use the verb "Check"

Discussing Important Business in your British Meeting

Learn how to use the future continuous tense to describe an event happening at a certain time

How to Use Comparatives to Express Change

Learn how to use comparatives to express change

6 Ways to Use the Word "As"

Learn 6 ways to use the word "as"

Core Words Lesson #12 — Quiz Review

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Expressions with Unusual Literal Translations

Learn slang expressions with unusual literal translations

Introducing Yourself in an American Business Meeting

Learn how introduce yourself in a business meeting

English November 2021 Review - The seven skills you'll need for language mastery

Discover your new learning strategies and free resources of the month.

Cost of Living in the US

Learn about costs of Living in America

Listen vs Hear

Learn the difference between: listen & hear

Core Words: How to Say "Style," "Fashionable," and More!

Learn 10 high-frequency expressions, including clothing-related adjectives

Getting Invited to a Thanksgiving Dinner in the United States

Learn how to use the prepositions "off" and "on"

10 Verbs with Irregular Past Tense Forms

Learn 10 verbs with irregular past tense forms

4 Tips to Kill Spoken English Fear

Discover effective strategies and tips for learning English

Top 10 American Movies: The Godfather

Learn about the American movie The Godfather

Conversation About Birthdays in English - Vocabulary

Learn how to talk about life events

Mammals

Learn words and phrases for different mammals

Flashcards Help You Learn English Expressions Faster

Discover effective strategies and tips for learning English

5 Self Study Strategies for Learning English

Discover effective strategies and tips for learning English

Core Words: How to Say "Mosquito," "Dragonfly" and More!

Learn 20 high-frequency expressions, including words for bugs, birds, and occupations

English Common Expressions: "To Be Short" - Idioms You Must Know

Learn about the common expressions "to be short"

10 Words for Sports and Fitness

Learn 10 words for sports and fitness

American Supermarkets

Learn about American supermarkets

Father's Day

Learn about Father's Day in the US

College in America

Learn about college in America

English January 2023 Review - How to Reach Your Goal for the Year - The Long Term Strategy for Success

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English December 2022 Review - The 2 Minute Rule to Cracking Through the Hard Parts of Language Learning

Discover your new learning strategies and free resources of the month.

All the Ways to Say Sorry in English

Learn all the ways to apologize

Directions in English

Learn how to ask for directions

Top 10 US Holidays: Independence Day

Learn about Independence Day, the date Americans declared their independence from England

That vs Which: Difference and Comparison - Basic English Grammar

Learn the difference between "that" and "which"

Weather - Practice

Practice talking about the weather in English

A Visit to the Mall

Learn how to post comments about going shopping

Avoiding English Misunderstandings in the Workplace

Learn the meaning behind some common English expressions that people often use in the workplace

Verb: "Count"

Learn how to use the verb "Count"

3 Easy Way to Improve Your English Everyday!

Learn 4 easy way to improve your english

Asking "Where do you live?"

Learn how to ask and answer "Where do you live?"

Can I Take Your Picture? in the UK

Learn what to say when you wish to take a photo of someone

Production

Learn essential vocabulary related to production and manufacturing

Talking to Guests Who Don't Speak English

Learn how to say communicate with guests who are not proficient English speakers, from a conversation between a hotel staff member and a guest

Very vs Quite vs So vs Pretty

Learn the difference between: very, quite, so, pretty

10 Words for Desserts

English February 2019 Review - 7 Tested, Timeless Ways to Learn

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Zig Zag

Listen to the song "Zig Zag"

Verb: "Stop"

Learn how to use the verb "Stop"

Health Concerns

Learn words and phrases about health concerns

Using Irregular Comparatives in English

Learn how to use irregular comparatives

Easter

Learn about Easter in the United Kingdom

Something vs Anything

Learn the difference between something and anything

At a Family Reunion

Learn how to post comments about a family gathering

Core Words: How to Say "Money," "Promotion" and More!

Learn 20 high-frequency expressions, including money-related and business-related words

Top 5 Current College Basketball Rivalries

Learn about the top five current college basketball rivalries

Alisha and Michael's Favorite English

Learn about their favorite English words and phrases

Make or Cook Dinner? Have or Eat Dinner? Basic English Grammar

Learn the difference between make and cook (dinner), have and eat (dinner)

The Importance of Guidance in Language Learning

Discover effective strategies and tips for learning English

5 Sentence Patterns for Beginners

Learn 5 sentence patterns for beginners

Happy Anniversary!

Learn how to post comments about Anniversary greetings

10 Ways to Stop Translating in Your Head

How to Use the Verb "To Mean" | English Grammar for Beginners

Learn how to use the verb "to mean"

British English - Cracking the English Writing System

Learn the British English writing system

5 Steps to the Ultimate English Immersion Experience at Home

Discover effective strategies and tips for learning English

10 Words for Talking about Music

Learn 10 words for talking about music

Master English Twice as Fast with PDF Cheat Sheets (it really works)

Discover effective strategies and tips for learning English

Core Words: How to Say "Expensive," "Rice" and More!

Learn 20 high-frequency expressions, including words for common adjectives and food

Don’t Have vs Have Not! Basic English Grammar

Learn the difference between "don't have" and "have not"

Common Vocabulary Differences between American & British English

Learn some of the most common vocabulary differences between American and British English

Taking A Beverage Order at a Hotel Restaurant

Learn how to deliver vital information quickly, from a conversation between a hotel staff member and a guest

English October 2021 Review - The seven skills you'll need for language mastery

Discover your new learning strategies and free resources of the month.

Traveling

Learn essential vocabulary related to traveling

Art

Learn essential words for talking about art

Getting Ready for an American House Party

Learn how to use the prepositions "over" and "above"

Read English Instantly! No Knowledge of English Required

Learn how to ask "How do you read it?"

How Do You Use "Though" in English?

Learn more about using "though," and more tips for improving your proficiency

Phone-Related Expressions

Learn phone-related expressions

How Can You Learn English Alone? Self-Study Plan!

Learn how to become a self-taught English speaker

10 Must-know Autumn Vocabulary

Learn 10 autumn words

Explaining Percentages and Fractions

Learn about percentages and fractions

English February 2021 Review - How to Match Your Routine to Language Learning

Discover your new learning strategies and free resources of the month.

Auxiliary Verbs: DID YOU or DO YOU - Basic English Grammar

Learn the difference between DID YOU and DO YOU

An American Seminar You Won't Want to Miss!

Learn about concessive, time, place, and reason clauses

Starting Off on the Right Foot with Language Learning

Discover effective strategies and tips for learning English

Introduction to English Tenses

Learn the basics about English tenses

Poor Health: Common Terms

Learn essential vocabulary about common terms related to poor health

A Relaxed English Job Interview

Learn how to answer job interview questions

10 Words for Dating and Romantic Relationships

Entertainment

Learn words and phrases related to entertainment

Must vs Have to vs Should

Learn the difference between: must, have to, should

8 Words Americans Overuse

Learn 8 words that Americans overuse

What Is This?

Learn the question What's this? in English and how to answer it

How to Learn With Your Own Teacher

Discover effective strategies and tips for learning English

Core Words: How to Say "Brush," "Shower" and More!

Learn 20 high-frequency expressions, including parts of the house and words for hygiene

Language Skills: Common Terms

Learn essential vocabulary about common terms related to language skills

Verb: "Catch"

Learn how to use the verb "Catch"

Furniture

Learn words and phrases related to furniture

Verb: "Jam"

Learn how to use the verb "Jam"

Online Shopping: Common Terms

Learn essential vocabulary about common terms related to online shopping

Best Advice to Start Learning English

Get the best advice to start learning English

English May 2022 Review - How Tipping Points Will Bring You Closer To Your Language Goals

Discover your new learning strategies and free resources of the month.

How Do You Use "Actually," "Kind Of," "at All"?

Learn more about some colloquial expressions for improving your English speaking skills

Learn English with Your Own Teacher!

Discover effective strategies and tips for learning English

Giving Directions in English

Learn how to give directions in English using the imperative mood

Difference between USED TO and USED FOR - Basic English Grammar

Learn the difference between USED TO and USED FOR

Studying a Language

Learn words and phrases for studying a language

Leaving a Message for a Colleague

Learn how to leave a message

Let's Check Out that New American Bar!

Learn how to use the prepositions "by," "around," and "near"

Top 5 CEOs in British Food

Learn about the top five CEOs in British food

Entertainment

Learn vocabulary related to entertainment

Learning English Through Music

Discover effective strategies and tips for learning English

Wayfaring Stranger

Learn the key words and phrases in Wayfaring Stranger, an American folk and gospel song as sung by Taryn Brady, a singer from New York

Apologies in an American Business Setting

Learn how to apologize to a client

10 Words for Talking about SPACE

Learn 10 words for talking about space

Just Relaxing

Learn how to post comments about relaxing

10 Phrases You Never Want to Hear

Learn 10 phrases you never want to hear

Participle Clauses

Learn about participle clauses

What does "ain't" mean and how is it used in English?

Learn how to use "ain't"

Tourism

Learn words and phrases related to tourism

Getting Bored

Learn how to post comments about being bored

Expressions Related to Failure

Learn slang expressions related to failure

Everyday Slang Expressions

Learn slang expressions used every day

Star Wars Day

Learn English words about Star Wars Day in the US

How Do You Say This in English?

Learn how to ask "How do you say this?"

Making Superlatives

Learn about making superlatives

Top 5 Most Important Things to Understand about Information Technology

Learn about the five most important things to understand about information technology

Toys: Common Terms

Learn essential vocabulary about common terms related to different toys

What Seems to be the Problem in the UK?

Learn how to describe pain and intensity

Washington's Birthday

Learn about Washington's birthday in the US

Baby News

Learn about the speaker's sonogram in an American hospital during her second pregnancy

Computers and Computing

Learn about computers and computing

Despite vs. In Spite of vs Although

Learn the difference between: despite, in Spite of, although

Making Plans for a Friday Night in the United States

Learn how to use the prepositions "till," "until," and "past"

Phrasal Verbs with Bring

Learn about the phrasal verbs with bring

10 Ways to Talk About Speech

Learn 10 ways to talk about speech

Dental Care: Common Terms

Learn essential vocabulary about dental care

Verb: "Look"

Learn how to use the verb "look"

English Comparisons: LOOKS LIKE vs SEEMS

Learn English comparisons: LOOKS LIKE vs SEEMS

10 Phrasal Verbs for talking about Vehicles

Learn 10 phrasal verbs for talking about vehicles

English May 2020 Review - The Easiest Way to Start Writing

Discover your new learning strategies and free resources of the month.

Ed at the End

Watch the music video "Ed at the End"

10 Bad Habits

Labor Day

Learn English words about Labor Day in the US

Top 5 Most Important Things to Know About Golf

Learn about the five most important facts about golf

How to Avoid Forgetting a Language?

Learn how to avoid forgetting a language

Intermediate Latin Phrases

Learn five intermediate Latin phrases

10 Ways to Invite Someone to Something

Learn 10 ways to invite someone to something

Going on an American Firing Frenzy

Learn about how to use relative clauses in English

Around the Kitchen: Common Utensils

Learn essential common terms about kitchen

20 Travel Phrases You Should Know

Learn 20 travel phrases you should know

How to Pronounce Names like an English Native Speaker?

Learn how to pronounce names like an English native speaker

The Many Senses

Learn more about senses and improve your reading skills

20 Words You'll Need for the Beach

Learn 20 words you need for the beach

Commonly Mispronounced Words

Learn five some commonly-mispronounced words

Top 5 Most Important Things to Understand about Energy and Manufacturing

Learn about the top five most important things to understand about energy and manufacturing in the United States

It's Important to Say Please and Thank You to Your Guests!

Learn how and when to use "please" and "thank you," from a conversation between a hotel staff member and a guest

Rugging Up Against the Cold in the UK

Learn how to specify particular features while shopping

Fruits

Learn words and phrases for different fruits

Differences between British and American English Conversations

Learn the difference between British and American English

Top 10 Must-Know Verbs When Cooking

Learn 10 must-know verbs for cooking

How to Use "Rather" in English

Learn how to use "rather" in English

Conversation About Numbers in English - Cheatsheet

Master numbers using this Cheatsheet

How to Speak Fast in English? How to Sound Like a Native Speaker

Learn some tips about how to talk fast in English

How to Practice Listening

Discover effective strategies and tips for learning English

Learn About Occupations in English - Cheatsheet

Master the pattern to talk about your occupation using this Cheatsheet

Verb: "Put"

Learn how to use the verb "Put"

10 Ways to Save the Planet in English

Learn 10 ways to save the planet

American Fast Food

Learn about American fast food

Relationships: Common Terms

Learn essential vocabulary about common terms related to relationships

English November 2020 Review - Starting Off on the Right Foot with Language Learning

Discover your new learning strategies and free resources of the month.

Top 5 Pop Culture Things/Icons You Need to Know About in the USA

Learn about the top five most important pop culture icons in the US

Verb: "Take"

Learn how to use the verb "Take"

10 Patterns to Help Level up Your Speech

Explaining Details about an Appointment in English

Learn how to explain details about an appointment

Thanksgiving Day in the United States

Learn words and phrases for Thanksgiving Day

Verb: "Read"

Learn how to use the verb "Read"

10 Ways to Give Criticism

Greeting an Old Acquaintance

Learn how to greet an old acquaintance

Core Words: How to Say "Hello," "Thank You" and More!

Learn 20 high-frequency expressions, including a couple of crucial greetings

Discussing Future Plans

Learn how to discuss future plans

A while / for a while / in a while: What is the difference in English?

Learn the difference between "a while," "for a while," and "in a while"

Common Mistakes

Learn all about common pronunciation mistakes

Do you like fish?

Learn how to ask and answer questions like "Do you like fish?"

Postponing an appointment

Learn how to use the future tense to make a prediction or a promise

Getting Down to the Roots of your American Family

Learn how to use the preposition "to," from a conversation between two airline workers

How to Expand Vocab

Discover effective strategies and tips for learning English

10 Things to Do in the Summer in the US

Learn 10 things to do in the summer

How to Improve your English with Music and Movies

Learn how to imrpvoe your English with music and movies

Top 5 Most Influential Thinkers in British Energy and Manufacturing

Learn about the five most influential thinkers in British energy and manufacturing

The Most Disorganized American Store in the World

Learn how to use parts of speech to determine where to put the stress on an English word

Top 5 Biggest Rivalries in American Football

Learn about the five biggest rivalries in American football

10 Expressions for Business Emails

Top 10 US Destinations: Times Square: The Crossroads of the World

Learn about the famous American destination of Times Square, located in New York City

Practicing Ending -Ed Sounds

Learn about ending -ed sounds (three sounds)

The Third Conditional

Learn about the third conditional (If i had [past participle], I would/could/should/might...)

You Must Stick to the Agenda in American Meetings

Review the grammar of modal verbs

At a Hotel

Learn words and phrases to use at a hotel

Pail Jail Blues

Listen to the song "Pail Jail Blues"

Shopping

Learn vocabulary about shopping

How to Use "Would" (For Future Statements)

Learn how to use "would" (for future statements)

Jealousy Rears its Ugly Head in the US

Learn about using adverb clauses to express conditions and cause and effect

American Currency

Learn useful phrases for your vacation

Intro to Relative Pronouns

Learn the basics about relative pronouns

Cat Can Can

Listen to the song "Cat Can Can"

Valentine's Day

Learn about Valentine's Day in the US

Making Art

Learn about making art and improve your reading skills

Checking in a Guest

Learn how to express concern for a guest, from a conversation between a hotel staff member and a guest

Fourth of July in the United States

Learn words and phrases related to the Fourth of July in the United States

Goat on a Boat

Listen to the song "Goat on a Boat"

May Day

Learn about May Day in the United Kingdom

English October Review - 4 Ways to Stay Motivated When Learning

Discover your new learning strategies and free resources of the month.

Smartphones

Learn the world of the smartphone, that little technological wonder we all carry in our pockets

Easter Sunday

Learn about Easter in the US

Cooking

Learn words and phrases for cooking

How Do You Say This in English?

Learn how to ask "How do you say this?"

Bank

Learn essential words needed when visiting the bank

The Most Important Place in America

Learn the kinds of words and phrases you need to use in that most important of American places

The Differences Between "Some" and "Any"

Learn the differences between "some" and "any"

10 Internet and Texting Phrases

Going Camping

Learn about going camping and improve your reading skills

10 Words for Talking About Hygiene

Learn 10 words for talking about hygiene

At a Restaurant

Learn about English phrasal verbs

Marine Animals

Learn common English words for marine animals

Trade

Learn essential vocabulary related to trade

Expressions to use when speaking to a stranger

Learn expressions for speaking to a stranger

Verb: "Live"

Learn how to use the verb "Live"

Magic E

Listen to the song "Magic E"

Top 10 Foods That Will Kill You Faster

Learn words and phrases about foods that will kill you faster

Vehicles

Learn essential vocabulary for describing different vehicles

Adjective Order

Learn about adjective order

What Should You Order in this British Restaurant?

Learn how to order a meal in a restaurant

How to Say You’re Welcome in English

Learn how to say, "You're welcome"

At the Check-In Counter

Learn how to use verbal confirmation to understand what the customer is saying, from a conversation between a hotel staff member and a guest

10 Idioms Involving Animals

Learn 10 idioms involving animals

Christmas Day

Learn words and phrases related to Christmas

Are You Bad With American Names?

Learn about adverb clauses to express conditions and cause and effect

Borrowing and Lending Phrases

Learn about borrowing and lending phrases

Top 10 American Movies: The Sound of Music

Learn about the American movie The Sound of Music

IF I WERE or IF I WAS? Conditional Sentences

Learn the difference between: IF I WERE vs IF I WAS?

St. David's Day

Learn about St David's Day in the United Kingdom

Cool in the 00's

Verb: "Move"

Learn how to use the verb "Move"

Clothing -Accessories

Learn vocabulary about clothing and accessories

How Do You Use Relative Pronouns and Clauses in English?

Learn more about relative pronouns, and more tips for improving your proficiency

Words for Walking

Learn five words for walking

English Internet Café!

Learn how to access the web at a cybercafe

Expressing Symptoms in English

Learn how to ask for help and to call the police

How to Talk About Something - a Very Recent Action in English

Learn how to talk about a very recent action in English

Law

Learn essential words you need when speaking about law

English Word Association: Geography

Learn about word association with geography

Talking About Pets

Learn how to ask and answer "Do you have any pets?"

Making Cookies

Learn about making cookies and improve your reading skills

Meals

Learn words about meals

Top 10 Phrases to Survive at the Station

Learn the top 10 phrases to survive at the station

English January Review - How to Set Achievable Language Goals and Resolutions

Discover your new learning strategies and free resources of the month.

Read English Instantly! No Knowledge of English Required

Learn how to ask "How do you read it?"

English November Review - 10 Habits of Highly Effective Language Learners

Discover your new learning strategies and free resources of the month.

10 More Phrases to Help You in an Emergency

Learn 10 more phrases to help you in an emergency

Consonants in British English

Learn the English consonant sounds you'll need to know to sound like an eloquent and polished speaker of the English language

Expressions Related to Food

Learn slang expressions related to food

Admissions in the USA

Learn how to open the doors to America's many attractions

Five Tips to Become a Confident English Speaker!

Learn Alisha's tips to become a confident speaker

5 Most Popular American Bands

Learn the 5 most popular American bands

The Differences between "For," "Since," and "Ago"

Learn the differences between "for," "since," and "ago"

Valentine's Day

Learn the childhood anguish of Valentine's Day for those who were not the most popular or prettiest or most handsome

Using, Like, Filler Words

Learn how to use filler words including "um," "y'know," and "like"

The Differences between "Say," "Tell," and "Speak"

Learn the differences between "say," "tell," and "speak"

Weather

Learn words and phrases to talk about the weather

Top 5 Biggest Duels in Entertainment

Learn about the top five biggest duels in entertainment

Top 10 Holidays in the United Kingdom - Guy Fawkes Night

Learn about Guy Fawkes Night

10 Ways to Say Hello

Learn 10 ways to say "Hello"

Expressing Your Opinion in English

Learn how to express your opinion in a business meeting

Are you Having a Good Time in Miami?

Learn how to use adjectives

Careless Love

Learn the key words and phrases in Careless Love, as sung by Taryn Brady

Think of All You Could Do If You Spoke English!

Learn how and when to use the modal verb "could"

That Tall Guy From Italy

Learn how to use English adjectives to describe nouns and how you can combine them to create an even richer picture of something

Expressions Related to Time

Learn slang expressions related to time

The Differences Between Would, Will and Shall Explained

Learn more about using "would," "will" and "shall"

British English - Top Five Things You Need to Know About British Pop Culture

Learn about the top five most important pop culture icons in the UK

Making an Appointment: Part 3

Learn how to use the simple present tense to talk about scheduling an appointment in the future

Veterans Day in the United States

Learn words and phrases for US Veterans Day

I Was Always Asking Questions

Learn the English past progressive tense

Top 10 Holidays in the United Kingdom - Halloween

Learn about Halloween

15 Ways to Complain in English

Learn 15 ways to complain in English

Stepping on Cracks and a Rabbit's Foot

Learn the superstitions about stepping on cracks and a rabbit's foot

Commonly Misinterpreted Phrases

Learn five commonly-misinterpreted phrases

Going to a Conference in the United States

Learn how to use the prepositions "at," "on," and "in" (in relation to place)

Fantasy Words

Learn five fantasy words

Top 5 CEOs in American Food and Agriculture

Learn about the top five CEOs in food and agriculture

Adding Personality to Your Voice When You Speak to Guests

Learn how to add personality when you speak using intonation, from a conversation between a hotel staff member and a guest

Top 5 Important Dates in America

Learn about the top five most important dates in the US

Uncountable Nouns

Learn about uncountable nouns and their quantifiers

Columbus Day

Learn essential words and phrases relating to Columbus Day

English Scary Stories

Learn about English scary stories

Riding the American Taxi

Learn a phrase to get you to your destination when taking a taxi

Washington's Birthday

Learn words and phrases for Washington's Birthday

Will Your Stomach Interrupt this American Show?

Learn how to use the prepositions "before," "after," and "during"

A British Job with International Benefits

Learn how to use superlative adjectives

English Pickup Lines

Learn how to ask someone out on a date in the United States

Stepping on Cracks and a Rabbit's Foot

Learn about superstitions related to stepping on a crack, and the rabbit's foot

British English - Top Five Reasons to Study English

Learn the top five reasons you should be learning to speak British English right now

Knowing What's Important in a British Workplace

Learn how to use restrictive adjective clauses

Top 10 US Holidays: Thanksgiving Day

Learn about the origins of the American Thanksgiving holiday

The Difference Between “Until” and “By”

Learn the difference between "until" and "by" with Alisha

Travel

Learn essential vocabulary for traveling

Don't Answer the English Questions Incorrectly!

Learn to navigate the customs counter when you arrive at the airport

Life Events

Learn words and phrases about life events

Hanukkah

Learn about Hanukkah in the US

Introduction to Present Perfect Tense

Learn about present perfect tense

Top 10 Tourist Attractions in United States

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Ism Words

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Shoo Buggy Buggy

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Asking for Business Hours in English

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The Differences between "If" and "When"

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English Word Association: Pets

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Top 5 Most Powerful Companies in American Finance

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Body - Using the Body

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Top Five CEOs in British Energy and Manufacturing

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Serving Room Service

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The Weather in England is Something You Can Always Talk About

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Home Items

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How to Start a Conversation

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Boxing Day

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Going Shopping at an American Boutique

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Top 6 Fairy Tale Characters

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Must-Know Business Buzzwords

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Use English to Your Advantage

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Top 10 Holidays in the United Kingdom - Burns Night

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Common Negative Prefixes

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Guest Interaction: Dos and Don'ts

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Fitting in and Making Friends - Several Surefire Phrases to Help Your Social Life

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Basic Adjective Comparisons

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Common Prefixes

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A Trip to an American Steakhouse

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Going Out to Meet Clients in the United States

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How to Describe Where You’re From in English

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March Madness Basketball

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20 Must-Know Family Words

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Top 10 Holidays in the United Kingdom - Easter Sunday

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Top 10 Foods That Will Make You Live Longer

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10 Favorite Words (Chosen by Fans)

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Father's Day

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Changing Your American Insurance Plan

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Getting Mugged in the US

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Dealing With Turnaways By the Guest

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English Internships for All!

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Cooking Terms

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Where Can I Get...in the UK?

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German Words in English

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Asking about Hobbies

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10 "Gamer Speak" Words

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Danny Boy

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Offering Simple Explanations

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Do You Like American Food?

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Colors

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Top 10 US Destinations: Falling for Niagara Falls

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10 Reasons to Learn a Language

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Are You Part of MY Social Network?

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Winter Clothes

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An Unexpected English Call

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Overused Business Idioms

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English Nouns, Part 2: Non-Count Nouns

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Delivering Room Service

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Is Your Dog Missing in the United States?

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Top 5 Most Famous Sports Controversies!

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What are The Top 10 Summer Sports

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A Chance Meeting in the United States

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Brother's Birthday

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Top 10 Tourist Destinations in the United Kingdom - Cambridge

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Top 5 Most Famous Athletes in American Football

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Hitting the Dusty American Campaign Trail

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Internet Lingo

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Valentine's Day

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English Internet Café!

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