Try pronouncing these SUPER-LONG words!
Are you ready to try pronouncing some SUPER-LONG English words? Today we're going to practice pronouncing words with 6 and 7 syllables! Before we begin, two important tips for pronouncing long words: First, you need to know which syllable is the strong one, so that you stress the right part of the word. I'll show you which syllable to emphasize (you can also check a dictionary). The other tip is to try it slowly first, then gradually increase your speed until you can say it at a normal speed. In today's lesson, I'll say the words once slowly and once normally, so you can repeat both times. Those were pretty challenging, weren't they? It's hard at first, but it just takes practice... and I know you can do it! To continue improving your pronunciation with me, come join my American English Pronunciation Course, so we can get your pronunciation nice and clear.
26 Apr 20236min
10 useful phrases for talking about price
How many phrases do you know for talking about price in English? You can say “it’s expensive” or “it’s a good price” - those phrases are ok, but very basic! So let's learn 10 more phrases we use to talk about price. I created two excellent courses to teach you daily life phrases like these - they’re my Everyday English Speaking Courses, levels 1 and 2! Inside them, you’ll learn common phrases in the context of conversations. It's a great way to see how the phrases are really used by native English speakers. If you join both levels together, there's a discount - you save $15
19 Apr 20234min
Verbs + Body parts = 25 common collocations
When you put your shoulders up to say "I don't know"... is that called lifting, raising, or shrugging your shoulders? When you move your head up and down to say "yes," is that called bowing, nodding, or shaking your head? You'll learn the answers to these in today's lesson about verb + body part collocations! To continue learning, make sure to get 1000 Collocations in 10 Minutes a Day. The lessons are easy to do quickly, and they also come with quizzes to help you practice.
12 Apr 20236min
30 different ways to use the word "run"
Did you know that the word “run” can mean lots of different things in English? Today you'll learn 30 different ways to use this simple word! Whew! That was a lot to learn and a lot to remember. What I suggest is trying to write your own example sentences with each definition or expression we learned today - so you can put it into practice. A great way to expand your vocabulary further is to join my Vocabulary Builder Courses, which will teach you lots of useful English words - and help you practice them. Inside the courses there’s homework that helps you review the new words - and you can send in your homework for feedback and correction from our teaching team.
29 Mars 20238min
15 informal phrases with "NO"
The word “no” was probably one of the first ones you ever learned in English. Now let’s learn how it’s used in 15 different informal expressions like “no dice, no kidding, no sweat,” and more. I’ll explain what each expression means and give you an example. Informal expressions are easiest to learn when they’re inside the context of a conversation – and that’s the method I use to teach them inside the Everyday English Speaking Course Level 2. I hope you enjoyed today’s lesson and learned some new expressions! But don’t stop here... make sure to join Everyday English Speaking Level 2 to learn hundreds more of the informal phrases that native English speakers use in daily life.
22 Mars 20238min
3 different meanings for "vet"
Today I’m going to teach you 3 different meanings for the word "vet." Do you know them all? Let’s find out. Lots of English words do have multiple meanings, and this is why it’s good to learn words in context, not in isolation or by studying lists. My Vocabulary Builder Courses make it easy to learn new vocabulary because they teach you “families” of words – each lesson focuses on one topic. In each level of the course, you'll learn and practice over 1000 useful English words!
15 Mars 20233min
Stop saying "I don't like it"
I want you to STOP saying “I don’t like it.” Why? Well, there’s nothing wrong with that sentence, but English has so many alternatives! So let’s get beyond that basic phrase and learn some other ways to express dislike. If you’re looking to improve your English speaking and especially expand the number of phrases you know, come join my Everyday English Speaking Course. The lessons teach you exactly what to say in dozens of daily life situations. It’s our most popular course at Espresso English!
8 Mars 20235min
Phrasal verbs -- More formal verbs
Did you know that in more formal English, we tend to avoid using two-word verbs like ask for, throw away, and give out? These are very common in everyday spoken English, but we typically use slightly more formal words when writing professionally. Today you'll learn how to transform10 informal sentences into more formal ones that are appropriate in business English. If you're learning English for your career, then you'll find my Business English course very helpful! You can join for 50% off until Friday. OK, let's look at how to make these 10 sentences more formal: 1. We asked for an update two weeks ago. We requested an update two weeks ago. 2. My manager is thinking about your proposal. My manager is considering your proposal. 3. The stores are giving out free samples. The stores are distributing free samples. 4. I need some time to look over the information. I need some time to review the information. 5. The defective products were thrown away. The defective products were discarded. 6. I have found out the reason for the error. I have discovered/determined/identified the reason for the error. 7. Our visitors are going back to their country tomorrow. Our visitors are returning to their country tomorrow. 8. You need authorization to go ahead with the purchase. You need authorization to proceed with the purchase. 9. I will deal with the customer complaints. I will handle the customer complaints. 10. We talked about marketing strategy at the meeting. We discussed marketing strategy at the meeting. Remember, it's NOT that the first sentences are wrong - they are perfectly fine and correct! But we can make our writing a little more formal by using the second versions. Again, make sure to check out my Business English Course to learn a ton of practical phrases and vocabulary. This is the best time to join because you get a 50% discount!
27 Feb 20234min
