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 vocabularyEnglish Homophone Quiz & Spelling Test [VIDEO]
If you’ve been working on English vocabulary for a while, why not take a break and test your knowledge? You can test your vocabulary skills with a quick and fun new English spelling test and homophone quiz!Filed Under: EnglishTagged With: pronunciation video 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 speakingWind 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 vocabulary15 Facts About English That You May Not Know [VIDEO]
One of my favorite things about studying languages is learning about all of the culture, history, geography, and other factors that have influenced a language over time. In fact, I love the topic so much, that I’ve done […]
Read MoreEnglish 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 vocabularyGet a Great Score on IELTS: Tips from a Professional Tutor
by Mark HemmingTaking English placement exams can be a stressful process. Particularly when there’s a lot riding on the outcome, whether you have to take the exam for immigration purposes or to gain entry onto a higher education program. The […]
Read MoreHow Well Do World Leaders Speak English? [VIDEO]
Have you ever wondered how global leaders communicate during international summits? Today, the heads of the G7 countries speak five different native languages! Interpreters certainly play a role in communications, but these days English serves as the lingua […]
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