Understanding Long English Sentences
Understanding Long English Sentences Students often ask for help with long, complicated sentences. Sometimes, they need to understand presentation scrpits, […]
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What am I supposed to do?
What does “supposed to” mean? I heard it’s supposed to rain today. “Supposed to” is a great English expression that
How to keep up with fast English speakers
How to Keep Up with Fast English Speakers Many of my students study English for work. Very often, they tell
Starting Conversations
Starting Conversations I’m a total introvert. That does not mean I don’t like talking to people, but it does mean
Stop Playing Conversation Catch
Stop Playing Conversation Catch Sometimes, teachers say conversation is like playing catch because our ideas go back and forth like
Why are Rabbits’ Feet Lucky?
Why are rabbits’ feet lucky? Lucky rabbits’ feet are popular around the world, but why are they lucky? Read the
Father’s Day Idioms and Expressions
Father’s Day Idioms Happy Father’s Day! As a very happy dad, you can imagine that Father’s Day is pretty special
Literally and Figuratively
Literally and Figuratively Figuratively Figurative expressions mean something special. The words and meaning don’t always match. “Spill the tea” means
What’s the difference between north of and in the north?
North, South, East, and West I sometimes hear students mix up directions like “north of” or “in northern”. It’s an
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Five English Vocabulary Tips
Five English Vocabulary Tips Learning English vocabulary takes some work, but these ideas will make it a little easier. Try these
