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5 Idioms You Can Use at Work (with practice activities)

Jun 18, 20212 min read

5 Idioms You Can Use at Work (with practice activities)

Idioms are frequently used in the workplace. Whether you're discussing your job, your co-workers, or your boss, idiomatic language is...

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Video: Let's go! Learn 25 common imperatives in English with "let's"

Alex

Jun 15, 20211 min read

Video: Let's go! Learn 25 common imperatives in English with "let's"

In my latest video, I give you language you can activate immediately. How many of these "Let's" imperatives do you know, and how many of...

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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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Alex

Jun 10, 20212 min read

Talking about Your Job in English

This post is meant to help you practice some common questions and statements related to your job. If you have any feedback about the...

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Unreal English Grammar: A Detailed Exploration of the Second Conditional

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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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English Dialogues Ep.1: Dinner with Mel and Tina (audio included)

Alex

Jun 3, 20216 min read

English Dialogues Ep.1: Dinner with Mel and Tina (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

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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Practical English: 10 Everyday Phrasal Verbs

Alex

May 26, 20213 min read

Practical English: 10 Everyday Phrasal Verbs

If you would like to learn more phrasal verbs, check out my first book, 100 Practical English Phrasal Verbs. It has 100 high-frequency...

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3 Common RELATIONSHIP Idioms (with practice exercises!)

Alex

May 23, 20212 min read

3 Common RELATIONSHIP Idioms (with practice exercises!)

Has someone ever given you the cold shoulder? This means to intentionally ignore you or to make a show of appearing uninterested in you....

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Informal English: 3 Ways to Use "Gotcha"

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May 21, 20212 min read

Informal English: 3 Ways to Use "Gotcha"

"Gotcha" (pronounced GAW-chuh, the first vowel sound sounding like the "aw" in "got") is a common word in casual English communication....

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Video: Practice L & R Pronunciation in English with a Song

Alex

May 16, 20211 min read

Video: Practice L & R Pronunciation in English with a Song

In my latest video, I sing a popular children's song to practice L & R pronunciation. Children's shows, movies, and songs are a great way...

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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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Quick English Idioms: "Up to" and "Up for" something

Alex

May 7, 20212 min read

Quick English Idioms: "Up to" and "Up for" something

You just arrived at work, and you see one of your colleagues sitting at their desk. They look very focused, and you want to ask them what...

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3 Common Idioms to Encourage Others (with practice questions!)

Alex

May 1, 20212 min read

3 Common Idioms to Encourage Others (with practice questions!)

Disclaimer: This post is about encouraging people, but it is important to remember that sometimes words are not enough. If you find it...

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7 ways to know you're an intermediate English student

Alex

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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Alex

Apr 23, 20212 min read

5 Phrases to Help End a Conversation

So you're at a party and you've been talking to someone for awhile. You don't know them that well, and they seem interested in what you...

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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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3 Common APPEARANCE Idioms (with conversation practice!)

Alex

Apr 15, 20212 min read

3 Common APPEARANCE Idioms (with conversation practice!)

When was the last time you cried your eyes out? This means to cry strongly and for a long time. Someone who cries their eyes out usually...

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200 Practical English Idioms AVAILABLE NOW!

Alex

Apr 13, 20211 min read

200 Practical English Idioms AVAILABLE NOW!

I am happy to announce that you can now purchase the PDF and physical copies of my brand new book, 200 Practical English Idioms. The book...

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