Quick Fix: 5 Grammar Mistakes

Let's learn some collocations - words that often go together! In today's lesson, you'll learn 30 different collocations with the word "country." At the end of the lesson, I also clarify the difference between "country" and "countryside." If you want to learn more collocations, you'll love my e-book 1000 English Collocations in 10 Minutes a Day. It has short lessons and quizzes to help you learn new expressions every day. Here are some comments from English learners who have enjoyed the 1000 collocations e-book: "I think that your 1000 Collocations e-book is absolutely essential to speak English confidently, avoiding misspeaking or inappropiate sentences." "I feel this e-book is complete, useful and practical for everyday situations, plus being able to work with the quiz I consider this a unique option to put in practice what I learn in every unit. It's clear and concise." I hope you enjoy today's lesson!

31 Touko 20176min

What does it mean when someone asks, "Do you drive at all?" In today's lesson, you'll learn how to use the expression "at all" in negative statements and questions. Lesson text: http://www.espressoenglish.net/how-to-use-at-all-in-english

17 Touko 20174min

One student said she sometimes sees "police" and sometimes "the police" - which is correct? What's the difference? Today you'll learn the answer to this question, as well as find out why saying "a police" is wrong. Lesson text: http://www.espressoenglish.net/do-we-use-the-with-police

10 Touko 20174min

What situations would make you feel embarrassed?  What situations would make you feel ashamed? Learn the difference between these confusing English words in today's lesson! Lesson text: http://www.espressoenglish.net/difference-between-embarrassed-and-ashamed

3 Touko 20174min

What's the difference between meet, meet with, and meet up with? You'll learn (with examples) in today's podcast! Lesson text: http://www.espressoenglish.net/meet-meet-with-or-meet-up-with

26 Huhti 20174min

Today's episode is another free sample from the Business English Course. You'll learn 12 common business idioms by figuring them out from the context. One question you might be asking is, "Can we use idioms in business English?" The answer is "sometimes." In more official situations (such as writing a business report or formal letter), we avoid idioms. However, it is OK to use idioms in e-mails among co-workers as well as in conversations at work. Take today's lesson to learn expressions such as: in the loop call the shots way off the mark bring someone up to speed ...and more! Lesson text: https://www.espressoenglish.net/business-english-idioms/

19 Huhti 201712min

Have you ever been shy about participating in a meeting in English? It can be really hard to think of the right phrases in a professional situation, when everyone is watching you. Some English learners prefer to stay quiet. But I want to help you speak up confidently - so in today's lesson, you'll learn 82 practical English phrases to use in meetings. This is a free sample lesson from the Business English Course, which will teach you useful vocabulary and phrases for working in an English-speaking company. I've just finished updating and expanding the course - I improved the audio quality and added 10 NEW lessons on management, sales, networking, work safety, and more!  Lesson text: https://www.espressoenglish.net/english-phrases-for-meetings/

12 Huhti 201714min

It can be hard for English learners to know when to use the word “to.” In today's lesson, you'll see 6 common mistakes with "to" - and learn the correct way to say these sentences. Lesson text: http://www.espressoenglish.net/common-english-mistakes-with-the-word-to

29 Maalis 20177min