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3-Word Phrasal Verbs in English
Recommended level: Advanced Related resource: Video lesson and practice quiz Phrasal verbs are one of the most important parts of English...

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May 20, 20224 min read


English writing: The subtle difference between "but" and "yet" (coordinating conjunctions)
If you look online for the difference between but and yet, you are likely to find one or both of these statements: As coordinating...

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May 18, 20224 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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May 17, 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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Apr 10, 20222 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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Mar 25, 20223 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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Jan 24, 20221 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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Jul 27, 20211 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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Jul 20, 20213 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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Jul 10, 20211 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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Jun 30, 20213 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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Jun 21, 20219 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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Jun 13, 20213 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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Jun 7, 20216 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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May 31, 20213 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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May 18, 20215 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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May 14, 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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May 10, 20213 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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May 6, 20211 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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May 3, 20216 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...

Alex
Apr 28, 20212 min read