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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...

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,...

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...

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....

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...

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...