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Using Sense Verbs in English Conversation

May 16, 20221 min read

Using Sense Verbs in English Conversation

Are you familiar with the verbs touch, feel, smell, listen, taste, and look? Do you know which ones you can follow with a preposition,...

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Borrow vs. Lend: Video + EXPANDED explanation

Alex

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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200 Practical English Idioms now available in eBook format!

Alex

Mar 28, 20221 min read

200 Practical English Idioms now available in eBook format!

I am happy to announce that 200 Practical English Idioms is finally available in eBook format on Amazon. If you have been waiting to add...

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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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Video: Positive English: 15 expressions to encourage and praise others

Alex

Mar 17, 20221 min read

Video: Positive English: 15 expressions to encourage and praise others

It's easy to be critical and judgmental of other people. Many of us criticize and judge on a regular basis. It's only human. However, it...

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Video: 10 KEEP imperatives for daily life

Alex

Feb 21, 20221 min read

Video: 10 KEEP imperatives for daily life

Memorizing short, set phrases is one of the best ways to grow your vocabulary and your language toolbox when studying a second language....

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

Alex

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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First Video of 2022! "Should I worry about my accent?"

Alex

Jan 4, 20221 min read

First Video of 2022! "Should I worry about my accent?"

Does accent really matter? If you’re trying to improve your English, you might be wondering if accent reduction is something you should...

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Alex

Dec 7, 20211 min read

Video: Learn English with 1984

”War is peace, freedom is slavery, ignorance is strength.” This is the motto of the authoritarian regime in George Orwell’s classic...

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Alex

Nov 26, 20212 min read

5 Idioms to Give Advice

We could all use a little advice sometimes. If you would like to help your friends, or if you would like to increase your understanding...

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Alex

Nov 22, 20211 min read

Video: 3 Common Idioms for Appearance

Why should you learn idioms? Because they’re everywhere! Often, they are one of the final parts of language that students must learn to...

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Alex

Oct 12, 20211 min read

Video: 30 Common Commands

Improve your English immediately and easily with this video. Learn these 30 short, very common imperatives (commands). Whether you’re at...

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Video: My experience learning English as an immigrant child

Alex

Sep 22, 20211 min read

Video: My experience learning English as an immigrant child

Moving to a new country and learning English is not easy, especially if you’re a parent with young children. I want to share my...

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Video: "My English isn't improving. What should I do?"

Alex

Sep 15, 20211 min read

Video: "My English isn't improving. What should I do?"

It's normal to feel stuck or unmotivated when you're learning a new skills sometimes. If you feel stuck or tired of studying, this video...

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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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Common English: 3 Ways to Use "Take care of"

Alex

Jul 6, 20211 min read

Common English: 3 Ways to Use "Take care of"

"Take care of" is a common English phrasal verb that can be used in a number of ways. Read on to see if you know all three. 1. to be...

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

Alex

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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"I describe everything as 'Good' or 'Bad.' How can I expand my vocabulary?" (audio included)

Alex

Jun 24, 20213 min read

"I describe everything as 'Good' or 'Bad.' How can I expand my vocabulary?" (audio included)

It's natural to use the same vocabulary again and again when you're learning a new language, or even when you're a native speaker of that...

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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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