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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...
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...
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...
Alex
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,...
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...
Alex
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....
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...
Alex
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Alex
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....