English is easy to learn, right? Of course it is! Except for some complicated grammar rules, exceptions, irregularities, and endless idioms. Then, of course, there’s the spelling and pronunciation! Why are so many words full of letters that are not pronounced? What’s up with that? The influence of other languages English has a complex linguistic… Continue reading Dear English, Why do you have so many silent letters?
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Everyday Conversation
Learning English for social situations Many of my students want to learn or improve their English for work or school. However, I also have students who simply want to sound more natural and fluid in social situations: Everyday English expressions, idioms, and phrasal verbs Learning – and using – a new English expression every week… Continue reading Everyday Conversation
My advice? Learn a new phrasal verb every week
What are Phrasal Verbs? A phrasal verb is a verb combined with one or more particles (such as prepositions or adverbs) that together create a new meaning that is different from the original verb. Example:“give” (verb) means to provide, to supply, to let someone have“give up” (phrasal verb) means to quit Why study Phrasal Verbs?… Continue reading My advice? Learn a new phrasal verb every week
The First English Lesson: “What is your name?”
The Most Beautiful Word in Every Language The most beautiful word in English – and in every language – is your name. Do you agree? A person’s name is to that person, the sweetest, most important sound in any language.” – Dale Carnegie In his best-selling book, “How to Win Friends and Influence People”, American… Continue reading The First English Lesson: “What is your name?”