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Mistake Words in English

2024-08-29T16:45:35+01:00

As much as we may like to be, we can't be perfect all the time. We're only human, and humans make mistakes. That means we say or do something wrong. That's why we decided to introduce you to some mistake words in English. The next time you make a mistake, slip up, or an error, you'll have the vocabulary to describe what happened. Mistake A mistake is something that is wrong or incorrect, and usually done on accident (not on purpose). People don't mean to make a mistake, but sometimes it happens! If you make a mistake, don't beat yourself [...]

Mistake Words in English2024-08-29T16:45:35+01:00

Cooking Vocabulary in English

2023-04-25T09:43:41+01:00

Do you enjoy spending time in the kitchen? Do you like baking or cooking to relax? If this sounds like you, then you just may need some cooking vocabulary in English. Sometimes I notice that I have gaps (whole, things I don’t know) in my German, one of which is cooking vocabulary. There are some things that they don’t teach you in class that you only learn by living in that language. This week, we hope to fill some of your language gaps with this cooking vocabulary in English. Boil When you heat water so much that it starts to [...]

Cooking Vocabulary in English2023-04-25T09:43:41+01:00

Can, Could, and Be Able To

2023-04-25T09:36:46+01:00

How do you talk about ability in English? How do you talk about things you are able to do, like read, jump, play, or speak a language? This is where the words can, could, and be able to come into play. They're the perfect way to help you talk about ability. All three of these are very important to the English language, and we use them in everyday conversation very often. Make sure you know the difference between them to help improve (make better) your language ability! Uses of can, could, and be able to Can Can is a modal [...]

Can, Could, and Be Able To2023-04-25T09:36:46+01:00

Talk about Family in English – Easy English Blog

2023-03-27T10:00:18+01:00

There's nothing better than family time. I always love getting to spend time (be) with my family. It's especially (very) nice when you live far away. When I go back to where I live, it's good to know how to talk about family in English. Every family is different. Some have a lot of relatives. Some have very few. No matter how many family members you have, we have some family vocabulary you can use to talk about family. Parent(s) Your parents are the people who raised (were there from baby to adulthood) you. You may be their biological or [...]

Talk about Family in English – Easy English Blog2023-03-27T10:00:18+01:00

Angry English Phrases

2023-03-27T09:58:26+01:00

While everyone would much rather keep their cool (stay calm, not get mad), sometimes it's just not possible. Sometimes something sets you off (sparks, starts to make you get mad), or sometimes you just have a bad day and you can't help (it just happens, you have no control of) getting angry. So, is there some angry English you can use when you are mad? Of course there is! While it's still better if you don't get angry, there are some phrases you can use when you do happen to get a little fiery (full of “fire” or anger). What [...]

Angry English Phrases2023-03-27T09:58:26+01:00

Intensifiers in English

2023-03-27T09:53:03+01:00

As we all know by now, English is full of great ways to say things. It can be a very descriptive (colorful, detailed) language, and there are a lot of different ways you can say something. But how do you make things even more descriptive? How do you say something was bigger or badder or more? This is where intensifiers in English come into play. Using intensifiers in English is how we make adjectives stronger and your sentences more descriptive. Here's how you can do it: Intensifiers There are a few different levels of intensifiers in English that you can [...]

Intensifiers in English2023-03-27T09:53:03+01:00

Loan Words from Irish

2024-06-27T11:52:38+01:00

If you've been following Bespeaking for any length (long) of time, you know that we love our loan words! Loan words are always fascinating (really interesting) because they help to show how languages work together and borrow (take) from each other... especially English. Some of you may not know that Irish is its own language, not just an accent spoken by the Irish people! We get some very interesting and useful words from the Irish language. So, if you've been looking to expand your English (and Irish) knowledge, this may just be the blog for you. Check out these other [...]

Loan Words from Irish2024-06-27T11:52:38+01:00

Like and As in English: Easy English Blog- Bespeaking

2023-03-27T09:29:37+01:00

How do you talk about two things in English? How do you talk about similar (almost the same) things? Do you know? There's a very easy way to compare things in English. To do so, you can use the words like and as in English. Like and as are prepositions or conjunctions. But they can also be used to compare things. If you want to know how these words work, keep reading! Like Like + noun = "similar to" or "in the same way" Like is a preposition. It is followed by a noun or a pronoun. Using like is [...]

Like and As in English: Easy English Blog- Bespeaking2023-03-27T09:29:37+01:00

Homonyms in English: Some Tricky Ones

2023-03-01T16:22:29+01:00

English has a lot of things that can trip up (confuse) English students, and one of the trickiest ones are homonyms. Homonyms in English are words that are both pronounced and spelled the same, but have different meanings. This can be particularly confusing (hard to understand) when you're reading, as you have to use the context clues in the sentence to understand what is being said. Homonyms are a particularly advanced part of learning English, but we're here this week to help explain some of the interesting ones. Once you know what to look out for, you'll hopefully be able [...]

Homonyms in English: Some Tricky Ones2023-03-01T16:22:29+01:00

Most Commonly Confused Words: Part 2

2023-03-01T16:16:26+01:00

English is full of things that can be confusing. There are words that sound the same (like wear and where), words that are spelled the same but have different meanings (like right and right?), and phrases that sound confusing (like jumbo shrimp). Here is our second list of the most commonly confused words in English that throw even native speakers for a loop. Check out our first list of commonly confused words, too! If you're a native speaker, use this blog as a quiz to see how well you know some of the most commonly confused words. If you're learning English, use our lists to enhance your vocabulary. No [...]

Most Commonly Confused Words: Part 22023-03-01T16:16:26+01:00

Conversation Topics to Avoid in English

2023-03-01T16:04:23+01:00

When you're learning a new language, there are all sorts of things to keep in mind (remember, think about). New vocabulary, conversation starters, pronunciation tips... there's so much to think about when trying to form a sentence. However, there are a few things you don't have to wonder about at all! Mainly, there are a few conversation topics to avoid (not speak about) when speaking with native English speakers. Of course, these conversation topics to avoid don't apply when speaking with good friends, but it's always good to test the waters (try) first to make sure you don't offend anyone! Here [...]

Conversation Topics to Avoid in English2023-03-01T16:04:23+01:00

English Bathroom Vocabulary – Easy English

2023-03-01T16:00:38+01:00

Learning English has a lot of ins and outs (details, parts). There's so much vocabulary to learn! Learning any language means you learn how to talk about all parts of life. Sometimes you need to start with the basics (first, normal things). In this month's Easy English Blog, we'll go over (talk/write about) some of the basics. After reading this blog, you'll be able to use all of the English bathroom vocabulary you need! The next time you need to talk about the bathroom, you will be well prepared. There's absolutely nothing to worry (have fear) about with Bespeaking on [...]

English Bathroom Vocabulary – Easy English2023-03-01T16:00:38+01:00
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