I’m from Montreal, Canada. We experience different weather throughout the year. Here I am on a warm summer day in August: And here I am on a cold winter day in January: The 4 seasons are: The 12 months of the year are: To practice the names of the months, please watch the video above.… Continue reading 4 Seasons, 12 months
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The Difference between “Lose” and “Loose”
Some English words are tricky, especially when they sound alike but have different meanings and spellings. Two such words are “lose” and “loose.” Let’s break down their differences to help you use them correctly every time. “Lose” (pronounced “looz”) is a verb, meaning to be deprived of something or to fail to win. For example:… Continue reading The Difference between “Lose” and “Loose”
Feeling “Under the Weather”
Do you know the expression: “under the weather”? It means “feeling sick or unwell”. Imagine waking up with a runny nose and a sore throat. That’s when you can say, “I’m feeling under the weather today.” But where does this phrase come from? Some say it comes from sailors. When sailors felt sick because of… Continue reading Feeling “Under the Weather”
“Less” or “Fewer”
Let’s look at a grammar point that many people – including native English speakers – often get wrong. And that is when to use the word “less” versus when to use the word “fewer”. The answer depends on whether the noun we’re referring to is countable or not. Less If the noun we’re describing cannot… Continue reading “Less” or “Fewer”
Stop Overusing “Nice”
Today, let’s look at the pitfall that many learners of English (as well as native English speakers) stumble upon— and that’s the overreliance on the word “nice.” Sometimes “nice” is the perfect word for what we mean to say. Often, however, beginners use it inappropriately, and people proficient in English overuse it, leading to bland,… Continue reading Stop Overusing “Nice”
Fun Learning English: The Magic of Children’s Books
Do you remember a favorite book from your childhood? For me, it was Dinosaur Ben. This book holds a special place in my heart, because it was the first book that I was able to read by myself. At first, my Mom read it to me, many times. Eventually I recognized all of the words… Continue reading Fun Learning English: The Magic of Children’s Books
What’re they doing?
In conversational English, when we ask questions like “What is she/he doing?” or “What are they doing?”, we often use contractions. Instead of saying “What is,” we say “What’s” and instead of “What are,” we say “What’re.” For example: The same idea applies when responding with the Present Continuous tense. Instead of saying “He is… Continue reading What’re they doing?
What are they saying?!
You already speak a little English. Maybe you even speak a lot. You know how to ask for directions, order food at a restaurant, or make small talk with a stranger. So why, you ask, do you sometimes find yourself having a lot difficulty understanding people at a party – or in a meeting? It… Continue reading What are they saying?!