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We’re coming up to Valentine’s day on February 14th in the U.S. This holiday celebrates love and romance, so today’s lesson will teach you 20 essential words and phrases for talking about love and relationships. I’ve divided today’s vocabulary into three groups – starting a romantic relationship, being in a relationship, and ending a relationship. When you want to expand your vocabulary, it’s very effective to learn groups of words like we’re doing today. This keeps the vocabulary more organized in your mind, and then it’s much easier to talk about the topic. You can continue learning this way inside my Vocabulary Builder Courses, which will teach you hundreds of common and extremely useful English words!

14 Feb 20238min

Today I’m answering a question from student who asked about the difference between device (spelled with a C) and devise (spelled with an S). Let's learn together! English has lots of words like this – different by just one letter, or just one small sound. I’d love to help you learn even more confusing words, so that you can use them correctly without mixing them up and saying the wrong thing. 600+ Confusing English Words Explained will teach you these words clearly, so that you can speak and write English more confidently.

8 Feb 20233min

Today I’ll teach you 10 different ways to say “I’m busy.” Many of us have busy lives these days, and that’s why I make my lessons “short and sweet,” so you can learn lots of English in little time.Today I’ll teach you 10 different ways to say “I’m busy.” Many of us have busy lives these days, and that’s why I make my lessons “short and sweet,” so you can learn lots of English in little time. I designed my Complete Program the same way – it includes more than 600 lessons, and each one takes just a few minutes a day. So you can still make GREAT progress towards English fluency, even with little time to study. There's only ONE WEEK LEFT to get the lowest possible monthly price! Even if your days are packed and your life is hectic, I know you can find 10 minutes a day to learn from Espresso English lessons  :-) Remember, you can travel far by taking small steps day by day – and you CAN reach your English goals by studying daily for a few minutes at a time. I look forward to helping you inside the Complete Program!

25 Jan 20234min

Today I’d like you to consider this question: Is your English unbalanced? If something is unbalanced, it means it is not equal, it is not even. There is more in one part, and less in another part. What does it mean for your English to be unbalanced? Learning a language has many different aspects: Reading Writing Listening Speaking Grammar Vocabulary If you are strong in some areas, but weak in others, your English is unbalanced. Some students read a lot - even advanced texts - but they can't understand much when they listen. Some students have a large vocabulary... but they can't put the words they know into phrases. Some students are great at grammar, and can write very well... but have very bad pronunciation, and it's difficult to understand their accent. This is what it means for your English to be unbalanced. And in a moment, I'll give you some tips for solving this problem. But first, look at those six aspects of the English language and think about which area you are strongest in, and which area you are weakest in. In order to be fluent in English, you need to be good at ALL the aspects of the language, because they are all connected, and all of them are important for fluency. How can you balance these areas and improve them all? Here's one suggestion: You can dedicate one day of the week to working on each area. For example… Monday - Reading Tuesday - Writing Wednesday - Listening Thursday - Speaking Friday - Grammar Saturday - Vocabulary Sunday - (Relax!) This way, you can make progress in all the areas together, and your English level will improve as a whole. Now, in order to study all the aspects, you might have to visit many different websites... reading an article on a news site listening to a podcast on a different website taking a vocabulary quiz from a textbook, etc. But inside the Complete Program at Espresso English, you'll get everything you need in one place! The program includes courses and e-books focusing on all the different areas of English, helping you improve ALL your skills. This way, you can make progress towards English fluency in a healthy, balanced way. January is the best time to join the Complete Program because you can get the lowest possible monthly payment! Let me explain: The total value of all the courses in the Complete Program is over $600, and I offer a 50% discount to $297. But I know that for many students it’s still hard to spend that much all at one time – I understand. That’s why you can divide the payment over 12 months, and it ends up being just under $25/month, which is much better, don’t you think? This special 12-month payment plan is only available in January, so after the month is over, it won’t be offered again until next year. Please don’t wait another year to get serious about improving your English – start today, and by the end of the year you’ll be able to say “WOW, I made such great progress!” I hope the new year is going well for you so far, and I’d love to help you learn even more English inside my Complete Program. Bye for now!

18 Jan 20234min

Let’s talk about goals! The English word "goal" has both a sports meaning and a non-sports meaning – and today we’ll learn 20 common collocations (combinations of words) with "goal." I want to help you reach your goal of becoming fluent in English! That’s why I created a Complete Program of courses and e-books that will help you improve all your skills - from speaking and listening to grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation, and much more. January is the best time to join because you get the best price available all year. Sometimes other English teachers tell me... "Shayna, you're CRAZY for offering 50% off your Complete Program!" Why do I give such a big discount? Because I want to reward dedicated students who are serious about reaching their English fluency goals! And it's even easier to get the Complete Program with a payment plan to divide the total amount into smaller payments over time. Usually we only offer 3-month and 6-month payment plans, but if you join in January you can spread the payments out over 12 months, for the lowest possible monthly price!

18 Jan 20235min

In today’s lesson you’ll learn the sentence structures we use for talking about plans and goals, hopes and dreams – with lots of examples. But first let me ask you: Do you have a plan for improving your English this year? If you DON'T have a plan... ❌ you won't know what to study ❌ you won't feel like you're making progress ❌ you'll lose motivation But if you DO have a plan for your English learning... ✔️ it's easier to study consistently ✔️ you'll know exactly what to learn next ✔️ you'll be confident that your English is improving day by day When you join my Complete Program, you'll get a suggested study plan that takes you from the easier lessons up through the more advanced ones. Now is the perfect time to sign up at the special January price!

11 Jan 20235min

Many people make special plans and goals at this time of year, and we call these "new year’s resolutions." In today’s lesson we’ll learn lots of different phrases for them. Now is the time to set your English-learning goals! If you’re looking for a step-by-step program that will help you make real progress towards fluency all year long, come join the Complete Espresso English Program. In the month of January, you can get ALL the courses and e-books in the program for the best possible monthly price. All right, are you ready to learn some phrases for the top new year’s resolutions? Here we go! How does the Espresso English Complete Program compare to other English learning options? 1 year in a local English school = $1,000+ 1 year of daily private lessons = $5,000+ 1 year of intensive classes in an English-speaking country = $10,000+ (plus travel and living expenses) But you can get 600+ of our best Espresso English lessons in the Complete Program - not for $600 (that's the normal total price)... but for just $297! AND you can spread out the payments over time to make it even easier  :-)

4 Jan 20234min

When learning another language, it's easy to make the mistake of being a little bit rude, since you might not be aware of the phrases that are considered "polite" or "impolite" by native speakers. I’m sure you already know to say “Please”, “Thank you,” and “Excuse me” – but today I’ll teach you 15 more ways to make your English sound more polite. Polite English is especially important if you're learning English for your job or career. You want to have good relationships with coworkers, make a positive impression on clients, and sound pleasant during interviews. If you'd like to learn English phrases that are perfect for professional situations, check out my Business English Course! You'll find out specifically what to say in interviews, meetings, negotiations, and conversations with customers and co-workers.

14 Dec 20226min