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Wind 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 […]
Read MoreFiled Under: EnglishTagged With: english pronunciation pronunciation speakingEnglish Is Everywhere! English Words in Other Countries [VIDEO]
When you’re first starting to learn a language, or if you haven’t quite reached fluency yet, it’s not unusual to feel like you don’t have the vocabulary to express yourself. But if you think about it, you probably […]
Read MoreFiled Under: EnglishTagged With: 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