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Speak like a Pro! Top 50 Essential Business English Phrases (Includes Explanations, Dialogues, and Pictures!)

Alex

Dec 78 min read

Speak like a Pro! Top 50 Essential Business English Phrases (Includes Explanations, Dialogues, and Pictures!)

Boost your business English vocabulary with these 50 high-frequency phrases, and helpful dialogues.

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How to Use "Get" in English: Meanings, Uses, and Common Phrases (AUDIO reading included)

Alex

Feb 10, 202310 min read

How to Use "Get" in English: Meanings, Uses, and Common Phrases (AUDIO reading included)

Scroll to the bottom of the page for related videos and materials. "Get" is one of the most versatile and frequently used words in the...

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5 practical GET idioms (includes practice questions, pictures, and audio)

Alex

Aug 9, 20224 min read

5 practical GET idioms (includes practice questions, pictures, and audio)

Audio It's no secret that get is one of the most commonly used verbs in the English language, and that it has many idiomatic uses. In...

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10 idioms you can use at work (with practice questions)

Alex

May 30, 20224 min read

10 idioms you can use at work (with practice questions)

Idioms are very common in workplace conversations. Whether you are speaking to a colleague, an employee, or a manager, there is a very...

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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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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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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 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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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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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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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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