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50 Most Frequent Phrasal Verb Commands in English

Nov 4, 202211 min read

50 Most Frequent Phrasal Verb Commands in English

English has many two-word phrasal verbs that can be used as commands. This is a list of the 50 most frequent phrasal verb commands that...

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Life beyond "How are you?": The most common English greetings (and how to answer them) (AUDIO+GIFs)

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Oct 5, 20225 min read

Life beyond "How are you?": The most common English greetings (and how to answer them) (AUDIO+GIFs)

You go to work and your English-speaking colleague, Ryan, approaches you in the hallway. He gets closer, smiles politely, and says "Hey."...

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What English students are saying about 300 Practical English Words and Phrases!

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Aug 29, 20222 min read

What English students are saying about 300 Practical English Words and Phrases!

English learners are the best advocates for English learning resources. I can tell you again and again why 300 Practical English Words...

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3 quick and easy PUT phrasal verbs (put on, put up, put down) with practice questions and audio

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Aug 11, 20223 min read

3 quick and easy PUT phrasal verbs (put on, put up, put down) with practice questions and audio

Audio Phrasal verbs are an essential part of English vocabulary. It is almost impossible to listen to an English conversation and not...

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Talking about age in English (Correct structures and common mistakes)

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Jul 27, 20223 min read

Talking about age in English (Correct structures and common mistakes)

One of the most common questions people ask is "How old are you?" Do you know how to answer this question in English? In this article, I...

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"In the end" vs. "At the end": What's the difference?

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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: 10 KEEP imperatives for daily life

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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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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: PHRASAL VERBS: 3 ways to use "give back" in English

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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"

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

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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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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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Practical English: 10 Everyday Phrasal Verbs

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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 Idioms to Encourage Others (with practice questions!)

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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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Practical English: Disagreeing with People

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Sep 16, 20202 min read

Practical English: Disagreeing with People

How many times have you found yourself disagreeing with someone in a conversation, and not knowing how to respond? It can be tough....

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How to Order Food in English: What to Say and When to Say It

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Aug 16, 20204 min read

How to Order Food in English: What to Say and When to Say It

Ordering food is one of the most essential skills in any language. Whether you are on a business trip, on vacation, or starting a new...

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