142 - How to pronounce English words starting with CON-
A student recently asked me how to pronounce English words starting with CON- such as content, contest, and conduct. My answer was - "It depends!" These three words are interesting because they each...
9 Aug 20178min
141: How many of these vocabulary words do you know?
Do you think you have a good understanding of English vocabulary? Today I'm sending you a challenging quiz to test your knowledge! Click here to take the vocabulary quiz. Choose the best word to com...
2 Aug 20178min
140: What to say in embarrassing situations
If you're embarrassed, it can be almost impossible to think of the right thing to say... especially in English! In today's lesson, you'll learn useful phrases for responding to embarrassing situation...
26 Jul 20175min
139: Do you have a "question" or a "doubt"?
Students often say "I have a doubt" and then ask me something about the English language. However, native English speakers don't usually say it this way. If you want to know the answer about somethin...
19 Jul 20176min
138: 8 grammar mistakes that even advanced students make
I see this problem in a lot of more experienced English learners: Their written English might be 90% fine, but there are still some small errors. These mistakes don't affect communication... but of c...
12 Jul 201710min
136: Learn 10 vocabulary words starting with "J"
We're in the middle of the month of June, and next month is July... so today let's learn 10 vocabulary words that begin with the letter "J." Don't just read the lesson... also, make sure to listen to...
21 Jun 20176min
135 - 10 interesting expressions for progress and speed
Today's lesson is inspired by a student question – he asked what the expression "we're spinning our wheels" means. Take the lesson to find out! You'll learn 10 interesting expressions for progress, i...
14 Jun 20176min
134 - Eight more formal business English phrases
When writing a business letter or when e-mailing a business contact who we don't know well, we use slightly more formal words and expressions. Today you'll learn how to transform casual, conversation...
7 Jun 20176min
