Throwback Thursday

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"

The English Meeting that Started it All

Learn how to use the "-ate" syllable

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

Learn top 10 tourist attractions in the US

The English Interview

Learn about irregular adjectives, from a formal English interview between an employer and a potential employee

Ism Words

Learn five -ism words

Shoo Buggy Buggy

Learn the key words and phrases in the song "Shoo Buggy Buggy"

Asking for Business Hours in English

Learn how to handle questions that imply a different question

The Differences between "If" and "When"

Learn the differences between "if" and "when"

English Word Association: Pets

Learn about word association with pets

Top 5 Most Powerful Companies in American Finance

Learn about the top five most powerful companies in American finance

Body - Using the Body

Learn words and phrases about the body

Top Five CEOs in British Energy and Manufacturing

Learn about the top five CEOs in British energy and manufacturing

Serving Room Service

Learn dos and don'ts of guest interaction, from a conversation between a hotel staff member and a guest

The Weather in England is Something You Can Always Talk About

Learn how to talk about the weather

Home Items

Learn vocab related to home items

How to Start a Conversation

Learn how to start a conversation in English

Boxing Day

Learn about Boxing Day in the United Kingdom

Going Shopping at an American Boutique

Learn how to use the English preposition "at"

Top 6 Fairy Tale Characters

Learn Top Six Fairy Tale Characters in English

Must-Know Business Buzzwords

Learn some must-know business buzzwords

Use English to Your Advantage

Learn how to ask, "Can you speak English?"

Top 10 Holidays in the United Kingdom - Burns Night

Learn about Burns Night

Common Negative Prefixes

Learn about common negative prefixes

Guest Interaction: Dos and Don'ts

Learn some tips for making small talk, from a conversation between a hotel staff member and a guest

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

Learn how to express your opinions and accept invitations, from a dinner conversation

Basic Adjective Comparisons

Learn about basic adjective comparisons

Common Prefixes

Learn about common prefixes

A Trip to an American Steakhouse

Learn how to use the regular plural form of English nouns

Going Out to Meet Clients in the United States

Learn how to offer to help your co-worker

How to Describe Where You’re From in English

Learn how to describe where you're from

March Madness Basketball

Learn words and phrases for March Madness Basketball

20 Must-Know Family Words

Learn 20 must-know family words

Top 10 Holidays in the United Kingdom - Easter Sunday

Learn about Easter Sunday

Top 10 Foods That Will Make You Live Longer

Learn words and phrases to discuss the foods that will help you live longer

10 Favorite Words (Chosen by Fans)

Learn 10 fan-favorite words

Father's Day

Learn words and phrases to talk about Father's Day

Changing Your American Insurance Plan

Learn how to use the prepositions "regarding" and "concerning"

Getting Mugged in the US

Learn how to describe an event in a formal manner

Dealing With Turnaways By the Guest

Learn how to wait-list a guest, from a conversation between a hotel staff member and a guest

English Internships for All!

Learn how to discuss in English what you are going to be doing in the near future

Cooking Terms

Learn five cooking terms

Where Can I Get...in the UK?

Learn how to ask where you can buy something

German Words in English

Learn five German words used in English

Asking about Hobbies

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

10 "Gamer Speak" Words

Learn 10 gamer speak words

Danny Boy

Learn the key words and phrases from Danny Boy, performed by Taryn Brady

Offering Simple Explanations

Learn how to approach a guest, from a conversation between a hotel staff member and a guest

Do You Like American Food?

Learn the question Do you like English food? in English and how to answer it

Colors

Learn words and phrases for different colors

Top 10 US Destinations: Falling for Niagara Falls

Learn about a world famous American tourist attraction: Niagara Falls

10 Reasons to Learn a Language

Learn 10 reasons to learn English

Are You Part of MY Social Network?

Learn about social networking and the tools and websites for social networking available on the Internet

Winter Clothes

Learn words and phrases about winter clothing

An Unexpected English Call

Learn how to use reported speech in the past and future tenses

Overused Business Idioms

Learn five overused business idioms

English Nouns, Part 2: Non-Count Nouns

Learn how to use non-count nouns

Delivering Room Service

Learn how to take a reservation, from a conversation between a hotel staff member and a guest

Is Your Dog Missing in the United States?

Learn how to use the prepositions "inside," and "into"

Top 5 Most Famous Sports Controversies!

Learn about the five most famous sports controversies

What are The Top 10 Summer Sports

Learn words and phrases to talk about summer sports

A Chance Meeting in the United States

Learn how to use the prepositions "to," "towards," and "toward"

Brother's Birthday

Learn the tale of brother and sister whose shared movie experience

Top 10 Tourist Destinations in the United Kingdom - Cambridge

Learn about Cambridge

Top 5 Most Famous Athletes in American Football

Learn about the five most important athletes in American football

Hitting the Dusty American Campaign Trail

Learn about the future real conditional tense and how to use it

Internet Lingo

Learn five Internet lingo terms

Valentine's Day

Learn English words about Valentine's Day in the US

English Internet Café!

Learn how to access the web at a cybercafe

Saturday Morning Cartoons

Learn the speaker's acknowledgment that times have changed since she grew up watching cartoons

Top 5 Most Famous Athletes in Baseball

Learn about the five most famous athletes in baseball

Top 5 Biggest Duels in Food & Agriculture

Learn about the top five biggest duels in food and agriculture

Amazing Grace

Learn the key words and phrases from Amazing Grace, performed by Taryn Brady

Would you Rather Buy Biofuels in the US?

Learn how to use the phrase "would rather"

Phrases from Movies

Learn five phrases from movies

Super Obscure Body Parts

Learn five words about super obscure body parts

Getting Medical Assistance in the UK

Learn how to ask for medical assistance

How to Say "I'm Sorry" in English

Learn how to apologize

Relaxing at Home

Learn phrases for relaxing at home

Describing Your First Day on the Job in English

Learn how to use the past participle and passive voice to describe past events

Nat and Ned

Watch the music video "Nat and Ned"

Friday the 13th and Knocking on Wood

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

Sports

Learn the English words for common sports

Talking About Food

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

Counting 11-100 in English

Learn how to count larger numbers

Post Office

Learn words and phrases related to the post office

All Parts of the Body

Learn the words for parts of the body

Top 10 US Holidays: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

Learn about the American holiday Martin Luther King, Jr

Top 5 Biggest Rivalries in Baseball

Learn about the biggest rivalries in baseball

Top 10 US Cities and Regions: Chicago

Learn why you should visit the city of Chicago, the largest city in America's midwestern region

The Case of the Phantom American Coworker

Learn about using verbs with prepositions

Top Five British Tech Wars

Learn about the top five British technology wars

Asking a Guest to Sign a Waiver

Learn about some special rules of formal speech, from a conversation between a hotel staff member and a guest

Queen's Birthday

Learn about Queen's Birthday in the United Kingdom

Top 5 Most Important Things to Understand about Entertainment

Learn about the top five most important things to understand about entertainment

Asking "Where did you go to school?"

Learn how to ask and answer "Where did you go to school?"

The Art of Making Conversation in English

Learn how to use phrasal verbs

How to Say "You're Welcome" in English

Learn how to say, "You're welcome"

Words with Weird Silent Letters

Learn five words with silent letters

Finding Your Way Around the UK

Learn how to give directions

Top 5 Most Important Facts About British Energy and Manufacturing

Learn the top five things you need to know about British energy and manufacturing

Greeting Your American Boss

Learn how to make highly formal introductions and speak respectfully with a superior

Use the Right English Preposition Combinations for Effective Negotiations

Learn how to form adjective and preposition combinations

Helping A Guest Who is in a Restricted Area

Learn how to say no to a customer, from a conversation between a hotel staff member and a guest

Top 5 Most Influential Events in British Finance

Learn the top five most influential events in British finance

Heteronyms

Learn five heteronyms

Learn English Pronunciation

Learn American English pronunciation

Cool In The 90's

Learn about what was cool in the '90s

Top 10 US Cities and Regions: Seattle

Learn about what you'll be able to see and do in the large American city of Seattle

British English - Top Five Most Important Dates on the British Calendar

Learn about the top five most important dates in the UK

Top 5 CEOs in Finance

Learn about the top five CEOs in finance

Top 10 Tourist Destinations in the United Kingdom - Buckingham Palace

Learn about Buckingham Palace

Famous American Dishes

Learn five famous American dishes

English Restaurant: Part 4 – At the Table

Learn what to say when ordering at English restaurant

Discussing a Document in English

Listen to a conversation about a document

Do You Have Information Guides in My Language in the UK?

Learn how to ask for an English guide

How to Exchange Contact Information in English

Learn how to exchange contact information

Baking a Cake in U.K

Listen to a conversation about baking a cake

Daisy Bell

Learn the key words and phrases from Daisy Bell (also known as "Bicycle Made for Two"), performed by Taryn Brady

Directing Guests to a Destination

Learn more phrases to direct guests to a destination

This English Lesson is Such a Beauty You Have to Listen to It

Learn how to use the English words "so" and "such"

British English - Test Your Knowledge Of the UK

Learn five things that will help you make the most out of your travels in the UK

Getting Help from the Teacher in USA

Listen to a conversation between a student and a teacher

Top 10 American Movies: The Wizard of Oz

Learn about the American musical fantasy film The Wizard of Oz

Vocabulary and Phrases for the Restaurant

Learn words and phrases related to restaurants

You Have to Remember Your Plane Ticket in the US!

Learn how to use the modal verbs "must" and "have to"

School Subjects

Learn the words for school subjects

English You Say without Thinking

Learn about English words American people say without thinking

Winter Song

Learn the key words and phrases in Winter Song by Dreams Come True as sung by Taryn Brady, a singer from New York

Make Sure You Pay Your License Fee to Watch British TV

Learn how to use the present perfect tense

How do you know [person]?

Learn how to find out how people know each other, using the phrase "How do you know

5 More Must-Know British English Words 2

Learn five must-know words

It's a Long Way to the Shop if you Want Some Bananas in the US

Learn how to use the English determiners "some" and "any"

EnglishClass101.com Is Not Your Ordinary Wolf in Sheep's Clothing!!

Learn vocabulary for wild animals

Too Cool For School? Top 15 Phrases for Bad Students!

Learn words and phrases to talk about bad students

What Do You Do?

Learn how to ask and answer "What do you do?"

Expressing Concern for a Guest

Learn how to be agreeable in difficult situations, from a conversation between a hotel staff member and a guest

Notting Hill Carnival

Learn about Notting Hill Carnival in the United Kingdom

Stress in British English

Learn some rules relating to where to put the stress in English words

Top 5 Most Important Things to Understand about Hockey

Learn about the five most important facts about hockey

Preparing For an English Business Meeting

Listen to a conversation about an upcoming business meeting

Halloween

Learn about Halloween in the United Kingdom

Putting a Guest on the Wait-list

Learn how to calm a guest down, from a conversation between a hotel staff member and a guest

Top 10 Holidays in the United Kingdom - Shrove Tuesday

Learn about Shrove Tuesday

An...Interesting First Date in Britain

Learn how to use causative verbs

How to Say 'I'm Sorry' in English

Learn how to apologize

The Worst American Salesman You’ve Ever Seen

Learn some English constructions using "have" and "have got"

Procedures for Taking Room Service Orders

Learn how to make implied promises, from a conversation between a hotel staff member and a guest

Using Active and Stative English Verbs

Learn the different usages of action and stative verbs

Happy Hours for Happy Days in the United States

Learn how to use noun clauses

American Politics as Usual

Learn how to use the active voice as a clear way of communicating

Mothering Sunday

Learn about Mothering Sunday in the United Kingdom

Top 5 Tools for Learning English

Learn the top five tools for learning American English

Top 10 US Cities and Regions: Boston

Learn about historic Boston, Massachusetts, in the northeastern part of the United States

April Fools' Day

Learn about April Fool's Day in the US

Young and Old, Everyone is Doing it!

Learn about SMS and MMS

What sort of music are you into?

Learn how to ask and answer "What sort of music are you into?"

Getting Contact Details

Learn how to ask and answer "What's your phone number?"

Top 10 American Songs: Fallin'

Learn about a soulful R&B track by Alicia Keys

Mother's Day

Learn about Mother's Day in the US

Five British Technology Titans

Learn about five British technology titans

Taking a Reservation

Learn how to let guests know you speak English, from a conversation between a hotel staff member and a guest

Veterans Day

Learn about Veteran's Day in the US

Ordering a Pizza in English

Listen to a conversation about ordering pizza

Turning a Guest Away When Fully Booked

Learn how to properly serve drinks, from a conversation between a hotel staff member and a guest

Guest Registration

Learn how to confirm that a guest is satisfied, from a conversation between a hotel staff member and a guest

Do you have any pets?

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

Top 5 Tips for Avoiding Common Mistakes in English

Learn how to say the five most common American English phrases used in a classroom

Foreign Exchange in the UK

Learn about exchanging foreign currency

Beneath the Fig Tree

Learn the tale of our intrepid author battling vicious vines and aggressive poison ivy to free an old fig tree from their clutches

This American Salesman Should be Reported!

Learn how to use reported speech

Common Phobias

Learn five how to talk about common phobias

British English - Top Five English Phrases from the Hosts

Learn the top five British English phrases teachers want to hear

BUZZ: Microblogging and the Twitterverse

Learn phenomena at the confluence of societal evolution and technology: Twitter, micro-blogs, and their ilk

At the Heartbreak Motel in the US

Learn how you can use inversion to add emphasis in your English sentence

Top 20 English Verbs 3

Learn five of the most common verbs

Top 10 Cities and Areas of Interest in the UK - The Lake District

Learn about the Lake District

The Top 5 Most Influential People in British Media and Entertainment

Learn the five most influential people in British media and entertainment

British Restaurant, Part 4: At the Table

Learn what to say when ordering at English restaurant

Valentine's Day

Learn about Valentine's Day in the United Kingdom

Are You Constantly Hearing about the Weather in English?

Learn how to use adverbs in sentences

Do you have any plans for the weekend?

Learn how to ask and answer "Do you have any plans for the weekend?"

Giving and Receiving Compliments

Learn how to compliment someone's outfit or accessories, using the phrase "I love your ____!"

Top 5 CEOs in British Technology

Learn the top five CEOs in British technology

Top 10 Tourist Destinations in the United Kingdom - London Bridge

Learn about London Bridge

Top 5 Most Important Championship Series in the NBA

Learn about the five most important championship series in basketball

You Paid What?! The Best Place to Shop in America

Learn how to ask what items are using plural demonstrative pronouns

Bear Through This English Video Lesson and Learn Awesome Forest Animal Vocabulary!

Learn vocabulary for forest animals

Giving and Receiving Compliments

Learn how to compliment someone's outfit or accessories, using the phrase "I love ___!"

Top 10 Cities and Areas of Interest in the UK - Brighton

Learn about Brighton

The Best Way to Break the Ice in English!

Learn vocabulary for the weather

English Congratulations are in Order!

Learn how to use multiple adjectives to describe something

How to Get Special Pricing at an American Hotel

Learn about English registers, which are a style of language used

Going to the Zoo

Learn about the many reasons, regardless of your age, that you should visit an American zoo

Election Day

Learn about Election Day in the US

Asking about Family

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

Making a Formal Complaint in English

Learn how to when to use "if" and when to use "whether"

Top 10 Cities and Areas of Interest in the UK - Belfast

Learn about Belfast

Talking About Your Weaknesses in English

Learn how to quote text in speech

How Much in English?

Learn "How much is this?" in English in addition to some more English phrases you'll find useful for shopping

Have you seen this film?

Learn how to ask and answer "Have you seen this movie?"

Powerful English Learning Technique - Learning Through Opposites 4

Learn opposite verbs

Top 10 US Cities and Regions: Florida

Learn why Florida is one of the United States' most popular vacation destinations

Where is the Closest Store in the US?

Learn how to ask for the location of a specific store

Buying a Ticket

Learn how to form the present perfect progressive tense of English verbs

Christmas Day

Learn about Christmas Day in the US

Facing a Tough English Audience

Learn about the various uses of the English verb "to have"

Riding the American Rails: Part 2

Learn to ask for a ticket

California Fires

Learn how the speaker's family members survived a close call with a forest fire

British Restaurant, Part 2: Reserving a Table

Learn what to say when reserving a table at an English restaurant

What's Your Ethnicity?

Learn how to use the most common verb in English, "to be"

Using Reported Speech in English

Learn how to use reported speech

Clothing

Learn the words for clothing

You Don't Have to Go on Safari to Pick-up the English Vocabulary to Talk About it!

Learn vocabulary for safari animals

Are You Tweeting while Working at your American Job?

Learn about phrasal verbs

Asking "Where did you go to school?"

Learn how to ask and answer "Where did you go to school?"

Place Your Adjectives Right for a Bright Future in English

Learn about adjective placement

English Expressions That Help with the Housework 2

Learn housework vocabulary

Receiving an English Invite to an Exclusive Dinner

Learn how to combine English nouns and prepositions

Powerful British English Learning Technique - Learning Through Opposites 3

Learn opposite verbs

British English Expressions That Help with the Housework 2

Learn housework vocabulary

British English - Top Five Must Know English Phrases

Learn some common British English phrases you may hear every day while traveling in the UK

British English - Painless English Grammar

Learn some simple tricks to learning British English grammar

British English - Top Five British Dishes

Learn all about the top five dishes you just have to try while traveling in the UK

Making Tough Choices in the US

Learn how to talk more about the US legislative process and politics

Top 5 Classroom Phrases in English

Learn the top five mistakes people make when learning American English

Top 10 US Destinations: Enjoying the Beauty of the National Mall

Learn about what the National Mall located in Washington, DC

Where Can I Get...in the US?

Learn how to ask where you can buy something

Staying Fit with British English Exercises

Learn exercise vocabulary

Using the Post Office in the USA Part I

Learn useful phrases to use at the post office

BUZZ: Designer Words

Learn some of our modern computer terms

Asking about Hobbies

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

Top 10 American Songs: On the Road Again

Learn about a hugely popular country song that recently made it into the Grammy Hall of Fame

Take a Tour of Washington, D.C.

Learn the different ways to use the phrase "have to"

Summer

Learn common English words related to summer

How to See All the Important Sites in the Shortest Amount of Time - Make the Most of Your Time

Learn how to organize sightseeing plans using verbs of potential, and tag questions

Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Learn about Martin Luther King, Jr Day in the US

Buying Phone Cards in America

Learn how to buy and use a pre-paid telephone card

Spring

Learn the terrifying moments of a spring break gone wrong

Talking About Movies

Learn how to ask and answer "Have you seen this movie?"

Asking "What did you do on the weekend?"

Learn how to ask and answer "What do you usually get up to on the weekends?"

Top 10 US Holidays: New Year's

Learn how Americans celebrate the turning of the new year on New Year's Eve

Relaxing in the Evening with British English

Learn daily routine vocabulary

Top 10 American Songs: Like a Rolling Stone

Learn about a seminal track from the 1960s by Bob Dylan

Top 10 US Holidays: Yom Kippur

Learn how Jewish Americans celebrate Yom Kippur

Stop Beating Around the Bush

Learn what the phrase "beating around the bush" means

Top 20 British English Verbs 4

Learn five of the most common verbs

Have a Whale of a Time with EnglishClass101.com!!

Learn vocabulary for marine animals

An Unconventional American Solution

Learn about using verbs with prepositions

How a Bill Becomes a Law in the US, Part 2

Learn how to use certain special English words to intensify adjectives

Designing an English Website that Works

Learn about adjective and preposition combinations

Making An Appointment: Part 2

Review how to form the present tense of English verbs

Top 10 US Destinations: The Excitement of Universal Studios in Hollywood, California

Learn about the many amazing things you can do at the American destination Universal Studios in Hollywood, California

Asking "What are you doing in this city?"

Learn how to ask and answer "What are you doing in this city?"

Top 10 US Destinations: Disney World Isn’t A Small World After All

Learn about just a few of the many reasons that Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida should be at the top of your list of places to visit in the United States

Pickup Lines that Don't Work, and Ones that Do!

Learn how to charm the opposite sex

Sweaters

Learn about the cold time between the equinoxes and the trials of moving about in winter weather

Is Your American Workshop Going in the Wrong Direction?

Review participles

Top 10 US Cities and Regions: Denver

Learn about the rugged beauty of the American city of Denver, Colorado

English Words for the Workplace

Learn workplace vocabulary

At the End of the Day...

Learn a popular English phrase that has several, maybe even many, variants

Are You a Fan of English Football?

Learn how to use prepositional phrases

Talking Technology in English

Learn technology vocabulary

Powerful British English Learning Technique - Learning Through Opposites 2

Learn opposite verbs

Are You a Social Media Slacker…or Do You Know How to Stay Connected?

Learn the meaning of one of the biggest buzzwords of modern times - "social media"

Top 10 American Songs: Like a Virgin

Learn about one of Madonna's most famous tracks

Take it to the Max

Learn another common, idiomatic English phrase; it's one that you'll likely hear whenever people discuss the value of intense effort to accomplish a goal

Talking About Family

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

English Expressions That Help with the Housework 1

Learn housework vocabulary

Top 5 Things You Need to Know About American Society

Learn top five things you need to know about US society

English Recipes for Fluency

Learn cooking vocabulary

Which Aisle is the Canned Soup?

Learn how to form and use two forms of the future tense of English verbs

How to Ask 'Where is the Bathroom?' in English

Learn how to ask "Where is the bathroom?

British English Words for the Workplace

Learn workplace vocabulary

Welcome to New York! Avoid Instant Immersion Shock with this Lesson!

Learn to talk about the weather

Top 5 Phrases Your English Teacher Will Never Teach You

Learn some American English phrases your American professor won't teach you

Make the Most of Your English Skills - Get in the Game with This Tactic

Learn how to make plans to meet a friend using the present progressive tense, and about how to use "here" and "there"

You Must Talk to the Taxi Driver in English!

Learn how to use the modal verb "must"

Top 10 American Movies: Citizen Kane

Learn about one of the greatest American films of all time, Citizen Kane

Don't Be Left Out in the Cold in America

Learn to talk about the weather in the present and future tense

Top 10 US Holidays: Memorial Day

Learn about the American holiday called Memorial Day

Top 10 American Songs: Born in the USA

Learn about a dynamic rock track from the 1980s by Bruce Springsteen

Top 10 US Destinations: Fun at the Atlantic City Boardwalk in New Jersey

Learn about many things you'll be able to do when you visit the American tourist destination of Atlantic City in New Jersey

BUZZ: Ready for Roll Out

Learn about the many different usages of the English phrase "roll out"

Oh, What a Tangled Web We Weave, When We Teach English Insect Vocabulary!

Learn more vocabulary for insects

The Doll Maker's Christmas Gift!

Learn the ancient tradition of doll making

Riding the American Rails: Part 1

Learn about the subway system

That English Question Is Best Left Unanswered!

Learn what a rhetorical question is in English and whether you should answer these types of questions

Introducing a Friend in English

Learn how to form this English structure, including how to form an original noun + noun combination

Weather

Learn the words for weather