Quit, Quite or Quiet? – Master the Differences [VIDEO]
by Lizzie JaneAre you quite sure that you know when to use quit, quite or quiet? It might seem quite confusing. But before you quit (I’m sorry, I couldn’t resist), let me explain the differences between these three words and […]
Read MoreFiled Under: EnglishTagged With: video vocabularyHow to Flirt in English: I Matched with an English Speaker on Tinder! [VIDEO]
by Lizzie Jane , NatalieIt’s Valentine’s Day, so we thought we’d do a special lesson on flirting in English! If you use dating apps, you might have already had questions about how to flirt in English. Especially if you’ve matched with a […]
Read MoreFiled Under: EnglishTagged With: fun vocabularySilent Letters in English: How Are They Pronounced? [VIDEO]
by Lizzie Jane , Katharina , NatalieA big part of learning English is learning how to pronounce English words. But there are a lot of traps that can make mastering English difficult: silent letters in English, letter combinations that are pronounced differently depending on […]
Read MoreFiled Under: EnglishTagged With: english pronunciation speakingThe Best Language to Learn for Business
by Lizzie JaneWhy learn a language for business? I’m sure you know the many benefits of learning a second language—the ability to communicate with others, the way it opens your mind to new cultures and opportunities, traveling becomes much easier, […]
Read MoreWind or Wind? English Heteronyms That Confuse Learners
by Lizzie Jane , AbbeEnglish can be confusing at times! Just take the way some words are pronounced (nothing like how they are spelled) and all of the different prepositions. Not to mention idioms and phrasal verbs! No wonder English learners—and even […]
Read MoreFiled Under: EnglishTagged With: english pronunciation video vocabularyBusiness Expressions & Idioms, Or How to “Talk Business”
by Lizzie JaneIf you are learning English for work purposes, you are likely to come across business expressions, idioms, and phrases that are confusing for an English learner to understand. Colloquial expressions used by native speakers can be difficult as […]
Read MoreFiled Under: EnglishTagged With: business vocabularyEnglish Phrasal Verbs with Stand | Stand Out vs. Stand Up For
by Lizzie Jane , NatalieIf you haven’t ever tried using TV to improve your language skills, it’s about time you did! It can be both effective and entertaining (which is just as important)! To prove it, we recommend that you check out […]
Read MoreFiled Under: EnglishTagged With: grammar video vocabularyEnglish Phrasal Verbs with Call | Call Off VS Out [VIDEO]
by Natalie , Lizzie JaneWe’re back again with another installment in our English phrasal verbs series. We’re using popular American TV shows to help you learn and memorize new vocabulary. It’s both effective and entertaining (which is just as important)! In this […]
Read MoreFiled Under: EnglishTagged With: grammar video vocabularyPhrases to See You Through Any Business English Phone Call
by Lizzie JaneMany students begin studying English for work purposes. They might be interviewing for international companies, moving to an English-speaking country, or may have English-speaking colleagues. An important part of learning business English is the vocabulary and phrases used […]
Read MoreFiled Under: EnglishTagged With: business vocabularyEnglish Phrasal Verbs with Hang | Hang Up VS Out [VIDEO]
by Lizzie Jane , NatalieHave you ever tried using TV to improve your language skills? If not, you’re missing out! Check out our series on English phrasal verbs where we use clips from our favorite American TV shows to provide context and […]
Read MoreFiled Under: EnglishTagged With: grammar video vocabulary