074 - Learn Collocations: Metaphors in English
A number of words in English are used metaphorically – with a meaning that is not exactly the same as their literal meaning. Usually they apply a quality of one word to another word.For example, when we say that something is lightning fast, we are using the quality of lightning (which is almost instantaneous) to describe something that is extremely fast.Another example is the root of the problem – the literal meaning of the word “root” is the part of a plant or tree that is under the soil. The roots are what support and sustain the entire tree. Therefore, “the root of the problem” is the deepest, most basic or fundamental reason for the problem.Click here for the lesson text: http://www.espressoenglish.net/english-collocations-metaphors/
27 Jan 20165min
073 - Talk to or Talk with?
Today's lesson will teach you the difference between:talk totalk withtalk abouttalk overtalk throughtalk intotalk out ofThere are plenty of example sentences to make everything clear... so you'll never have this doubt again :-)Click here for the lesson text - http://www.espressoenglish.net/talk-to-or-talk-with/
20 Jan 20165min
072 - Three VERY common mistakes with "it"
#1 – Forgetting to use “it” when the sentence needs a subject“I just bought a new computer. Was on sale.”Every sentence in English needs a subject. In the second sentence, we need to say “It was on sale” – the word “it” functions as the subject, referring to the new computer.Learn the other mistakes here: http://www.espressoenglish.net/3-very-common-mistakes-with-the-english-word-it/
13 Jan 20164min
071 - Quick answers to your questions about idioms
A lot of students ask me about phrases and idioms they've heard in conversations and TV shows.In today's lesson, I'm going to share the answers with you, explaining each expression with a few examples.Click here for the lesson text - http://www.espressoenglish.net/learn-english-idioms-answers-to-your-questions-about-idiomatic-expressions
6 Jan 20166min
070 - Learn English Grammar: Be, Being, or Been?
Hello!How have you been?Today's lesson will be the answer to one question I'm constantly being asked...When exactly can you use be, being, and been?If you've ever had doubts about these verbs, listen to today's lesson and it'll all become clear :-)Click here for the lesson text: http://www.espressoenglish.net/confusing-words-be-being-or-been
23 Des 20155min
069 - 10 Informal English Phrases in Conversation
For this lesson, I decided to do something a bit different.I took some snippets (small pieces) of conversations that I've heard in the past week, which have interesting informal expressions - and I'll be using them to teach you today.Click here for the lesson text: http://www.espressoenglish.net/10-informal-english-expressions-in-conversation
16 Des 20155min
068 - 16 English Idioms with STAND & SIT
You already know what the words "stand" and "sit" mean... but do you know these expressions? - won't stand for something - standoffish - not sit well with someone - sit idly byIn today's lesson, I'll teach you all these idioms and more. Click here for the lesson text: http://www.espressoenglish.net/16-english-expressions-with-the-words-stand-and-sit
9 Des 20156min
067 - How to use Either and Neither in English
Do you ever get mixed up when trying to use the words either and neither?Today I'm going to teach you exactly how to use these words in English, with lots of examples!Click here for the lesson text: http://www.espressoenglish.net/difference-between-either-and-neither-in-english
2 Des 20155min
