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How to Use Innuendos in English

2023-02-03T11:49:23+01:00

If you're a more advanced learner of English, you probably have been looking to find a way to step up (increase, improve) your language skills and sound more like a native English speaker. Learning different ways of speaking could just be the challenge you've been looking for, which is why this week, we want to focus on how to use innuendos in English.   What exactly is innuendo? Innuendo is when you say something that sounds polite, innocent, and above board (neutral, not offensive), but there's a different meaning to it below the surface. This second meaning is usually a dirty [...]

How to Use Innuendos in English2023-02-03T11:49:23+01:00

Academic English- The Dos and Don’ts

2023-02-03T11:41:27+01:00

If you're learning English, you may have come across an academic article or two. This may be confusing for an English learner, as academic English is a lot different from spoken English. Academic English is quite different from the "normal" English you would use in the office, or even the English we use in this blog! Academic English uses a certain structure that is rarely (almost never) seen anywhere else. It's more formal, scientific, and follows a certain formula. Now, the tricky thing with academic English is that there are different style guides, meaning that there are different styles of [...]

Academic English- The Dos and Don’ts2023-02-03T11:41:27+01:00

Practice Speaking English Alone – Easy English Blog

2023-02-03T11:39:13+01:00

You don't need to have a practice partner around you to practice your English. You always have a practice partner with you! Don't believe me? We have some ideas to practice speaking English alone so you can have some easy conversations with yourself! Some people may think it's weird (strange, uncomfortable) to practice speaking English alone, but it's perfect and works really well. I do it all the time. No one will judge (make an opinion about) you for doing it, you get to practice speaking, you can see how the language feels in your mouth and sounds in your [...]

Practice Speaking English Alone – Easy English Blog2023-02-03T11:39:13+01:00

Were, Where, We’re, & Wear – Pronunciation and Meaning

2023-02-03T11:33:45+01:00

One of the biggest problems English learners face is pronouncing words that look or sound similar to each other - were and where, for example. I know that my students sometimes have difficulty hearing the difference between similarly pronounced words, and get them easily confused with each other, even though the meanings are usually very different. Some of the most easily confused words to pronounce are were and where, as well as we're and wear. They can be especially tricky because they look and sound similar to each other. We want to clear up the differences between them, so read on to find [...]

Were, Where, We’re, & Wear – Pronunciation and Meaning2023-02-03T11:33:45+01:00

Common Vacation Phrases in English

2023-02-03T11:31:46+01:00

It's that time of year again and you will need some vacation phrases for the office! Companies are clearing out (becoming empty) and people are getting ready to go on vacation (holiday UK). Whether that means setting your away message (Out of Office Reply) on your email, or covering some shifts to pocket (save) some extra cash, there are a few vacation phrases that can be useful around the office this time of year. People love talking about things they have coming up (in the future), so asking your colleagues about their upcoming vacations is a good way to start [...]

Common Vacation Phrases in English2023-02-03T11:31:46+01:00

Say No in English

2023-02-03T11:27:42+01:00

Sometimes, no matter how much you want to say "yes," you have to say "no,” but how can you correctly say no in English? Whether you already have too much on your plate (are very busy) or you just need some time to take care of yourself (do something for you), saying no sometimes is a good and necessary thing. However, you don't want to be caught in a situation where you have to refuse (reject, turn down, say no to) someone, but aren't quite sure how to do so. That's why this week, we've decided to focus on how [...]

Say No in English2023-02-03T11:27:42+01:00

V and F Sounds in English – Easy English Blog

2023-02-03T11:22:13+01:00

English pronunciation can be tricky (difficult, complicated). It takes a lot of practice to pronounce some words correctly. Two sounds that can be hard to pronounce (say) are the V and F sounds. For example, what's the difference between live and leaf? Good pronunciation means that other people can understand you easily (very easy). This is important when speaking because you want to communicate well! V (/v/) and F (/f/) sounds are paired together because they're in the same position in your mouth when you say them. That definitely makes things a little easier. We'll break it down (make it [...]

V and F Sounds in English – Easy English Blog2023-02-03T11:22:13+01:00

Root Word Ject- to throw

2023-01-31T16:36:07+01:00

This week, we'd like to focus on the root word ject, which means "to throw." A lot of common English words have their roots in the word ject, and if you think about what they mean, they usually have something to do with something being thrown in one way or another. If you've ever studied a language, even briefly (for a short time), or participated (took part) in a Spelling Bee, it is very likely that you have encountered root words. A root word is the main word that a series of words are based off of (founded on, built [...]

Root Word Ject- to throw2023-01-31T16:36:07+01:00

Presentation Phrases in English

2023-01-31T16:33:01+01:00

At one point or another, it's highly likely (there's a good chance) that you will have to give a presentation for work. No matter what field you are in, presentations are a necessary and an unavoidable part of life in the business world, so you’ll need some good go-to presentation phrases. If you work a lot internationally or often need to use English for work, there may come a time when you have to give a presentation in English as well. If this is the case for you, read on for a few presentation phrases in English. Good morning/Good afternoon. A [...]

Presentation Phrases in English2023-01-31T16:33:01+01:00

English Words Used in German – Eingedeutscht!

2023-01-31T16:30:13+01:00

One of the wonderful things about language, in my opinion, is how flexible it is. Languages borrow words from other languages all the time, making the way we speak and write a beautiful hodge-podge (mixture) of different slang, verbs, and nouns. While English definitely borrows (takes, uses) some words from German, there are quite a few English words used in German, too. A lot of them keep the same meaning, like when my friends ask me if I'll joinen (join) them for something, but sometimes the meaning changes somewhat. Naturally, the Germans have a word for this phenomenon, too: eingedeutscht. [...]

English Words Used in German – Eingedeutscht!2023-01-31T16:30:13+01:00

How to Say Yes in English – Easy English Blog

2023-01-31T16:28:48+01:00

One of the first words you learned in English was probably yes. But did you know there is more than one way to say it? Just like how to say no and how to say sorry, there are many different ways to say yes in English. They can be very formal or very informal. Having more than one way to say yes will make you sound more fluent (perfect). Try some of these new “yes” phrases to your vocabulary to sound more like a native speaker. Yes We're sure you know this one already. Yes can be used all the time. However, it is a little more [...]

How to Say Yes in English – Easy English Blog2023-01-31T16:28:48+01:00

Gerund Form and Verb-ing in English

2023-01-31T16:25:34+01:00

What do the words having, playing, singing, and walking all have in common (have the same)? They're all in the gerund form of the verb! Don't let a word like gerunds scare you. Gerund is just a fancy word for words ending in -ing. Gerunds, or -ing verbs, are verb forms used as nouns. For example: I don't like standing. In this sentence, standing is used as a direct object (accusative tense). Gerunds can also be used as subjects, or used after prepositions. How to use gerunds and prepositions Prepositions can follow any word, whether it's a noun, pronoun, verb, or adjective. [...]

Gerund Form and Verb-ing in English2023-01-31T16:25:34+01:00
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