Simple Past or Present Perfect? How to Choose
Have you ever had a moment of panic in the middle of a conversation when you realize you don’t know which verb tense to use? English learners can often get tripped up on the question of verb tenses. […]
Read More“If… Then”: Conditional Sentences in English | English Grammar
There are lots of “ifs” in life… and if you’re learning English, you need to know how to express them with conditional sentences! There are multiple ways to express the conditional in English, depending on the probability of […]
Read MoreComparatives in English: Learn with Christina Aguilera
Maybe you’ve been learning English for a while now, and you’re getting more confident with building complex sentences. Or maybe you’re just looking to review and sharpen up a few tools you haven’t used in a while. Either […]
Read MoreEnglish Grammar Mistakes That (Even!) Native Speakers Make
by Lizzie Jane, NatalieDo you find that you’re often worried about making a mistake when you speak or write in English? Well, you’re certainly not alone. First off, English grammar is notoriously complicated. And second, just about every person who has […]
Read MoreBeginner’s Guide to Chinese Grammar
For native English speakers, learning Chinese can seem like a difficult goal. But did you know that Chinese grammar is easy compared to English grammar? You just need to adjust to a different frame of reference. This guide […]
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 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 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 vocabularyCommon Spanish Mistakes That Make You Look Like an Amateur [VIDEO]
There are a handful of very common Spanish mistakes that every learner is bound to make from time to time, even with a good grasp of Spanish grammar and vocabulary. The trick is knowing how to recover from […]
Read MoreFiled Under: SpanishTagged With: grammar vocabularyTop 10 Best French-English Dictionaries & Translation Apps
by NatalieOne of the best things about being a language learner in 2022 is that you no longer have to buy and lug around a big heavy paperback French dictionary! Nowadays, you can find a lot of online dictionaries […]
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