Travel English Phrasal Verb: Check in September 8, 2016 by Melanie 6 Comments A phrasal verb is a verb + preposition combination that has a specific meaning. The phrasal verb has a different meaning than the verb by itself. Phrasal verbs are very common in English. Pronunciation tip: Always stress the preposition in a phrasal […]
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Travel English Vocabulary: Planning a Trip
Travel English Vocabulary: Planning a Trip September 5, 2016 by Melanie 18 Comments It takes a long time to plan a good trip! There are so many things to think about and so many decisions to make. This travel English lesson includes all the basic travel English vocabulary you need to know to plan […]
English Vocabulary: How to Talk about Books
English Vocabulary: How to Talk about Books August 18, 2016 by Melanie 5 Comments Do you read a lot? Do you love talking to other people about your favorite books? Here are 14 sentences you can say about a book you are reading or a book that you have read. “Have you read the […]
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English Vocabulary: The Olympic Games August 4, 2016 by Melanie 6 Comments Let the games begin! The Olympic Games The Olympic Games, also called the Olympics, are an international sporting event. The Summer Olympics take place every 4 years in August when it is summer in the northern hemisphere. The Winter Olympics take place […]
English Vocabulary: The Olympic Games
English Vocabulary: The Olympic Games August 4, 2016 by Melanie 6 Comments Let the games begin! The Olympic Games The Olympic Games, also called the Olympics, are an international sporting event. The Summer Olympics take place every 4 years in August when it is summer in the northern hemisphere. The Winter Olympics take place […]
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English Vocabulary: The Olympic Games August 4, 2016 by Melanie 6 Comments Let the games begin! The Olympic Games The Olympic Games, also called the Olympics, are an international sporting event. The Summer Olympics take place every 4 years in August when it is summer in the northern hemisphere. The Winter Olympics take place […]
7 Useful English Phrases to Say When You Forget Something
7 Useful English Phrases to Say When You Forget Something April 11, 2016 by Melanie In this lesson, you’ll learn 7 English phrases that you can use in conversation to explain that you forget something. We all forget things. It happens to everyone. It can be embarrassing sometimes. Let’s quickly review the basic ways […]
Words in the News: Maria Sharapova
Words in the News: Maria Sharapova March 7, 2016 by Melanie 11 Comments Maria Sharapova is a professional tennis player. She is from Russia. Today she held a press conference (a meeting with reporters) and announced that she had failed a drug test. The press conference was short, but there are some great English expressions […]
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Words in the News: Maria Sharapova March 7, 2016 by Melanie 7 Comments Maria Sharapova is a professional tennis player. She is from Russia. Today she held a press conference and announced that she had failed a drug test. The press conference was short, but there are some great English expressions you can learn from […]
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Words in the News: Maria Sharapova March 7, 2016 by Melanie 11 Comments Maria Sharapova is a professional tennis player. She is from Russia. Today she held a press conference (a meeting with reporters) and announced that she had failed a drug test. The press conference was short, but there are some great English expressions […]