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?”