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Business English Conversation Questions (50 Questions and Phrases)
Practice your business English conversation skills with these 50 useful questions and phrases.
Alex
Dec 16, 20245 min read


"I like dancing" vs. "I like to dance": What's the Difference? How to Use Gerunds and Infinitives (Audio Reading Included)
Learn when to use gerunds and infinitives, including two lists of verbs which can be followed by both!
Alex
Nov 4, 20247 min read


"Because" vs. "Because of": The Difference in Usage (Includes Common Sentences and Audio Lesson)
Recommended level: Upper intermediate / Advanced Is it "because that" or "because of that"? Read the common mistakes section at the...
Alex
Aug 29, 20237 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...
Alex
Feb 10, 202310 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...
Alex
Nov 4, 202211 min read

How to use "so" and "such" in English: Rules and common word combinations (includes AUDIO+IMAGES)
Recommended level: Intermediate Quick reference "So" and "such" are most often used as intensifiers. "So" is stronger than "very." "So"...
Alex
Sep 28, 20227 min read

How to use "THOUGH" in English conversation (practice questions and AUDIO reading included)
Recommended level: Upper intermediate You have probably heard the word "though" in English shows and movies. It is a common contrast word...
Alex
Sep 13, 20226 min read


How to Use "Anyway" in English Conversation (Audio Reading and Practice Questions Included)
Recommended level: Upper intermediate Quick reference "Anyway" has four main functions: Changing the focus or topic of a conversation...
Alex
Sep 7, 20226 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...
Alex
Aug 29, 20222 min read


The difference between "used to," "be used to," and "get used to" (English grammar and vocabulary)
Recommended level: Upper intermediate. Watch the video related to this resource, and do the quiz to test your understanding. QUICK...
Alex
Aug 23, 20227 min read


300 Practical English Words and Phrases is AVAILABLE NOW! (personal audio story included)
Scroll to the bottom of this page for audio. I'm pleased to announce that you can now purchase 300 Practical English Words and Phrases...
Alex
Aug 15, 20224 min read


A look INSIDE 300 Practical English Words and Phrases (Only 3 days until release!)
The day is almost here. 300 Practical English Words and Phrases will be available on Monday, August 15th. To prepare for the launch, I...
Alex
Aug 12, 20222 min read

Learn English with The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien (Chapter 1)
"In a hole in the ground there lived a hobbit. Not a nasty, dirty, wet hole, filled with the ends of worms and an oozy smell, nor yet a...
Alex
Jul 21, 202210 min read

NEW BOOK confirmed for August 15th, 2022!
Finally! I am happy to announce that the latest addition to the Practical English series, 300 Practical English Words and Phrases, will...
Alex
Jul 18, 20221 min read