Quick Fix: 5 Grammar Mistakes

#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

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

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 Dec 20155min

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 Dec 20155min

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 Dec 20156min

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 Dec 20155min

There are 3 different ways to pronounce the -ED ending in English:1) -ED is pronounced like ED (with an extra syllable)2) -ED is pronounced like T (NO extra syllable)3) -ED is pronounced like D (NO extra syllable)You'll learn and practice them in today's lesson!Click here for the lesson text - http://www.espressoenglish.net/how-to-pronounce-ed-in-english-verbs/

25 Nov 20158min

Let’s begin our study of collocations by learning some common expressions about the family. Your parents and siblings (brothers and sisters) are your immediate family – and your extended family includes all your relatives – uncles, cousins, great-aunts, etc.You can use a family tree to diagram the relationships among your family members. A person who is related to you by a long series of connections can be called a distant relative.Click here for the lesson text - http://www.espressoenglish.net/32-english-collocations-for-talking-about-your-family/

18 Nov 20157min