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Proverb a Day-8 more common English proverbs

2022-09-29T21:13:06+01:00

We love doing sequel posts, especially when it's a sequel to a post you guys loved so much! This week, we pulled eight more common English proverbs, so that you can be speaking like a native in no time. Why not try learning one proverb a day? Just in the last week I’ve noticed how often I use them subconsciously (without thinking)! A proverb is a saying or idiom that usually has a life lesson or piece of wisdom (knowledge) attached to it. They are so ingrained (planted, deep) in our daily language that one hardly notices they are sayings! [...]

Proverb a Day-8 more common English proverbs2022-09-29T21:13:06+01:00

8 Common English Proverbs

2022-08-31T19:40:16+01:00

Learning a few English proverbs is a great way to improve your English skills. Much like idioms, a proverb is a wise (learned with age) saying about how to live your life, and a turn of phrase that people use in language frequently (often). One thing that's pretty interesting about English proverbs is that sometimes you'll hear people say only half of the proverb. This is because they're so common (used so often in daily language) that the other person will know exactly what you mean when you start to say them and can even finish the English proverb in [...]

8 Common English Proverbs2022-08-31T19:40:16+01:00

Its vs It’s and Possessives

2022-08-31T19:29:04+01:00

We're going back to basics this week with its vs it’s because it's always nice to review something, isn't it? Many native speakers confuse these, as well! Yes, it’s true that they are both pronounced the same, but if you are writing and you confuse its vs it's, it's usually noticed right away and can be embarrassing! How do you show that something is in the possessive (is owned by someone or something else) form? It's quite easy, but there are a few things that can be a little tricky. Don't worry, we have a thorough (detailed) review for you [...]

Its vs It’s and Possessives2022-08-31T19:29:04+01:00

9 Books to Improve Your English Vocabulary & Grammar

2022-08-31T19:20:47+01:00

Reading is an excellent way to improve your overall language skills. While books geared toward (aimed at) language learning are useful, the way you really become fluent is through practice and repetition. The best way to practice English (if you don't have a native English speaker around) is by reading books to improve English sentence structure, melody, and style! Don't be intimidated by reading a whole book in English. You can start with books for children and then when you feel more confident, try a more difficult book or a book you’ve already read in your own language. Don’t be embarrassed, [...]

9 Books to Improve Your English Vocabulary & Grammar2022-08-31T19:20:47+01:00

Daily English Phrases: Easy English Blog

2022-08-31T19:09:46+01:00

Practice makes perfect, especially if you're learning English. You need to practice daily English phrases every day – not only when you have a lesson with your teacher at Bespeaking! This can be hard, but we're here to make it easy! Try using these easy English phrases daily (every day) They're very common and will help you learn faster. You can say them to family or friends. Just try to use at least one a day. Every little bit helps! Why not try some of these phrases, too, and check out some of our past blogs: How to Use English [...]

Daily English Phrases: Easy English Blog2022-08-31T19:09:46+01:00

Root Word Err: To wander, to stray

2022-08-31T14:25:14+01:00

We all make mistakes. It's part of being human! But do you know which Latin word, which has become a major root word in English, usually references making mistakes? The original Latin meaning probably doesn't mean what you think! Ever heard of the root word err? This week on the Bespeaking blog we were inspired by one of my favorite podcasts, Word Root of the Day.  Therefore, we present to you the Latin word err and some words in English which derive (come) from it. If you are interested in this kind of thing, check out our blog from last [...]

Root Word Err: To wander, to stray2022-08-31T14:25:14+01:00

English Phrases: Their Origins and Meanings

2022-08-31T14:19:24+01:00

We've talked about idioms a lot here on the Bespeaking blog (English idioms, Sports Idioms, and More Idioms), but it's only because English speakers use them so much! And all this talk about idioms had us asking, "Where do they come from?" So this week we did some research on several English phrases to find out the origins (as well as the meanings). Check out these 5 crazy stories below and pepper your speech with our findings. Raining Cats and Dogs   Meaning: If it's raining cats and dogs, unfortunately you're not going to find your new furry best friend [...]

English Phrases: Their Origins and Meanings2022-08-31T14:19:24+01:00

Sports Idioms – Learn English Sports Idioms Used in Daily English

2024-01-25T11:49:09+01:00

The biggest sporting event of the year in the US was this past Sunday night: the Super Bowl! I have to say, after living in Germany for so long (and not being the biggest football fan in the first place), I wasn't aware that the Super Bowl was on until after it had already happened. Whoops! However, it got me thinking about how many sports idioms we have in English and wow... are there a lot of them! Here are some of our favorite sports idioms with explanations as to what they mean and which sport they come from: Par [...]

Sports Idioms – Learn English Sports Idioms Used in Daily English2024-01-25T11:49:09+01:00

How to Stay Motivated When Learning a Language – Easy English Blog

2022-08-30T18:43:33+01:00

Learning a new language is hard. If you want to learn English well, you have to stay motivated (active, energized, interested). Learning how to stay motivated when learning a language can be the hardest part. Don't give up (stop)! Here are some tips to keep learning and stay motivated. Make a Routine Add language learning to your routine. Just like (the same as) having dinner or watching a TV program, set (fix, decide) a time each day to learn some new words. Maybe one hour or even five minutes of learning each day. Pick a time and make that your [...]

How to Stay Motivated When Learning a Language – Easy English Blog2022-08-30T18:43:33+01:00

Present Continuous English Tense

2022-08-30T18:27:12+01:00

I remember when I was studying at Universität Potsdam one summer, I tried to make a sentence using the present continuous tense…in German. My German professor sighed, looked at me and said, "Erin, I told you yesterday. There is no present continuous tense in German." And there isn’t. So this may be a tricky grammar point for you if you're learning English and your native language also doesn’t have a present continuous tense. But don’t worry- we'll break it all down for you right here! Bonus: All examples of present continuous in this blog are underlined. After reading the explanations, try [...]

Present Continuous English Tense2022-08-30T18:27:12+01:00

Genders in English- Masculine, Feminine, Neutral, & Common

2022-08-30T17:43:12+01:00

Nouns do not have genders in English like they do in French or German. Our nouns are neither grammatically male, female, or neutral, nor so-determined based completely on the ending of the word. This is something that makes the concept of learning gendered languages (like French or German) particularly difficult for native English speakers. That doesn't, however, mean that English doesn't differentiate (show the difference) between the genders when it comes to talking about people, or that we don’t have genders at all! That said, you may be surprised to learn that there are actually four noun genders in English: [...]

Genders in English- Masculine, Feminine, Neutral, & Common2022-08-30T17:43:12+01:00

Who vs Whom: The Difference and How to Use Them

2022-10-30T21:42:00+01:00

Who vs Whom: an old favorite point of contention (discussion point). Admittedly, even I, your trusted weekly blogger, sometimes have trouble remembering which is which. Maybe it’s because the pronoun “you” is the same regardless (in all cases) if the object is direct or indirect…? Or because whom is weird to pronounce…? The good news is when it comes down to understanding the difference between who and whom, it's actually not that hard! Just like with Affect vs Effect, there's a very simple trick to remember it. Good luck! The Trick If you're trying to navigate (handle, decide) who vs [...]

Who vs Whom: The Difference and How to Use Them2022-10-30T21:42:00+01:00
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