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Is it "between you and I" or "between you and me"?

May 17, 20222 min read

Is it "between you and I" or "between you and me"?

You want to tell your friend to keep a secret. Do you say "Keep it between you and I" or "Keep it between you and me"? If you have caught...

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Borrow vs. Lend: Video + EXPANDED explanation

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Apr 10, 20222 min read

Borrow vs. Lend: Video + EXPANDED explanation

In my latest beginner English video, I look at the difference between two very common words: borrow and lend. I also teach students how...

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"In the end" vs. "At the end": What's the difference?

Alex

Mar 25, 20223 min read

"In the end" vs. "At the end": What's the difference?

A single word can change the meaning and usage of a phrase. This is the case with "in the end" and "at the end." Let's look at the...

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5 Videos to Help You Learn Phrasal Verbs (from beginner to advanced)

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Jan 24, 20221 min read

5 Videos to Help You Learn Phrasal Verbs (from beginner to advanced)

There are so many phrasal verbs that sometimes it's difficult to know where and how to start learning them. To help with this problem,...

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Video: 6 Tips for Improving Your Creative Writing

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Jul 27, 20211 min read

Video: 6 Tips for Improving Your Creative Writing

Writing fiction can be an excellent way to help you strengthen the clarity of your ideas. In my latest video, I provide six tips to help...

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Should You Study American AND British English? (audio and video included)

Alex

Jul 20, 20213 min read

Should You Study American AND British English? (audio and video included)

English has many regional varieties, but the two most common that new English learners ask about are British and American English. In...

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Video: PHRASAL VERBS: 3 ways to use "give back" in English

Alex

Jul 10, 20211 min read

Video: PHRASAL VERBS: 3 ways to use "give back" in English

In my latest video, I give you practical examples of a high-frequency phrasal verb. Practice sentences like "Give me back my phone," "I...

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What's the Difference Between Fluency and Proficiency? (audio included)

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Jun 30, 20213 min read

What's the Difference Between Fluency and Proficiency? (audio included)

Learning a language is a step-by-step process, but the road is not always straight. In fact, it has hundreds of paths that separate and...

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English Dialogues Ep.2: Ryan's Cab Ride (audio included)

Alex

Jun 21, 20219 min read

English Dialogues Ep.2: Ryan's Cab Ride (audio included)

This dialogue series is intended to help students see English in context. While studying aspects of language individually is helpful, it...

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Alex

Jun 13, 20213 min read

Avoid This Common Phrasal Verb Mistake!

Phrasal verbs are tough. Some are transitive, and some are intransitive. Some are separable, and some are inseparable. Some must be...

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Unreal English Grammar: A Detailed Exploration of the Second Conditional

Alex

Jun 7, 20216 min read

Unreal English Grammar: A Detailed Exploration of the Second Conditional

The second conditional is used to talk about hypothetical situations in the present and future. It is part of the unreal mood in English,...

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May 31, 20213 min read

4 Ways to Use "SHOULD" in English

Most students know that should is used to give advice in English. However, that is not its only usage. In this article, we will look at...

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English Grammar: 6 Ways to Use the Present Continuous

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May 18, 20215 min read

English Grammar: 6 Ways to Use the Present Continuous

Most English students know that the present continuous is used to talk about actions that are in progress at the moment of speaking, such...

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When I Was a Kid: A Story to Practice Gerunds and Infinitives

Alex

May 14, 20213 min read

When I Was a Kid: A Story to Practice Gerunds and Infinitives

This is a true story about me. I have highlighted the gerunds and infinitives so you can see how they are used in context. Make sure to...

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"That's sus": What it Means and What Made it Popular

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May 10, 20213 min read

"That's sus": What it Means and What Made it Popular

Despite what stubborn grammar teachers might say, language is democratic. New words and phrases are invented and adopted into standard...

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Video: Using "Very," "Not very," and "Very much"

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May 6, 20211 min read

Video: Using "Very," "Not very," and "Very much"

In my latest video for beginners, I look at some very common English words: very, not very, and very much. This video teaches standard...

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Alex

May 3, 20216 min read

5 Advanced English Writing Techniques

Have you ever wondered what the difference is between advanced writing and regular writing? If so, this blog post is for you. We will...

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7 ways to know you're an intermediate English student

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Apr 28, 20212 min read

7 ways to know you're an intermediate English student

Do you know what it means to be an intermediate English student? If not, don't worry. This blog post will give you 7 signs that indicate...

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Using HAD BETTER in English (with practice questions!)

Alex

Apr 21, 20212 min read

Using HAD BETTER in English (with practice questions!)

HAD BETTER is a semi-modal verb phrase that is used to give strong advice in English. It is often considered a semi-modal verb because it...

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Dec 2, 20202 min read

English Grammar Tenses: The Past Simple

The past simple tense is used to talk about finished actions. Past verbs can be regular or irregular. Regular past verbs have an -ed...

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