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How to Talk About Weight in English

2025-02-22T21:27:34+01:00

Talking about weight in English can be a very tricky (complicated) issue. Some people really struggle with their weight, so they may not want to talk about it. However, it's good to know the vocabulary involved and how to talk about weight in English in case it comes up. This week on the Bespeaking blog, we'll be giving you the vocabulary you need to talk about weight in English. Plus, if you want some extra gym vocabulary, you can find that on our blog as well! To weigh/weight How do find out how heavy you are? To do that, you [...]

How to Talk About Weight in English2025-02-22T21:27:34+01:00

How to Buy Time in an English Conversation

2023-06-05T11:56:39+01:00

Sometimes when you're having an English conversation with someone, words fail you (you don't know or you've forgotten what words to say). Once you've lost track (missed your place) in the conversation, it can be hard to start again! Sometimes you need to buy time (delay) in an English conversation. We're here to help you do just that! If you're ever in a sticky (complicated, tricky) situation when you're speaking to someone, use these phrases to help collect your thoughts. You can thank us later! :-) I'm sorry, could you repeat that, please? (ˈaɪm ˈsɑːri kəd ˈjuː rɪˈpiːt ˈðæt ˈpliːz) [...]

How to Buy Time in an English Conversation2023-06-05T11:56:39+01:00

Cleaning Tools in English

2023-06-05T10:29:51+01:00

Cleaning isn't the most fun thing to do, but it's something we all have to take care of from time to time. How often do you clean your house? Do you know the terms we use in English to talk about cleaning appliances (the things we use to clean with)? Keeping your house or apartment clean is an important part of everyday life, so knowing how to talk about cleaning is an important part of learning a language. If you're learning English and are curious about what to call the cleaning appliances you have around your house, look no further [...]

Cleaning Tools in English2023-06-05T10:29:51+01:00

Bar Vocabulary in English

2023-06-05T10:02:14+01:00

Do you like going to a bar to meet with friends? I love going to a bar to see my friends, or to have a drink with my partner after work. There's a whole bunch of bar vocabulary in English that is good to know, but that you only use in a bar. If you've never been to a bar in an English speaking country, some of this bar vocabulary may be unfamiliar (unknown, new) to you. We've made a list of some of the most common phrases you'll only hear in bars. Keep this bar vocabulary in your back [...]

Bar Vocabulary in English2023-06-05T10:02:14+01:00

Vocabulary for the Eye Doctor in English

2023-06-03T20:35:15+01:00

Do you wear glasses or contact lenses? If so, then you probably need to go to the eye doctor every once in a while (from time to time). My vision (sight) is pretty bad, and the first time I went to the eye doctor in Germany, I definitely wished that I had had some vocabulary for the eye doctor! My first time getting my eyes checked in Germany was very stressful, since I didn't know what to expect and was working in my second language. This week, we want to save you some of the stress, so we've put together [...]

Vocabulary for the Eye Doctor in English2023-06-03T20:35:15+01:00

Coronavirus Pandemic Vocabulary in English – Part 2

2023-06-03T20:29:29+01:00

For the past year, the coronavirus pandemic has pretty much taken over our lives. The whole world has changed to try to keep the virus from spreading  (going to more people). And with that change comes a whole new list of vocabulary that we now use in our day-to-day lives. Last week, we covered some coronavirus pandemic vocabulary, which you can find here in case (if) you missed it. Because the coronavirus is a hot (popular) topic these days, we decided to cover even more coronavirus pandemic vocabulary this week. Here is some of the coronavirus pandemic vocabulary that we [...]

Coronavirus Pandemic Vocabulary in English – Part 22023-06-03T20:29:29+01:00

Coronavirus Vocabulary in English

2023-06-03T20:26:01+01:00

The coronavirus has been on everyone's lips (everyone's been talking about it) for the last year. When the coronavirus pandemic hit (started), our world completely changed. People stopped meeting friends, restaurants and entertainment places closed, and we all started doing much more at home. Now that we have been in the pandemic for more than a year, there is plenty of coronavirus vocabulary that we all use every day that we didn't even know about in January 2020. Our lives have changed significantly (a lot). Many of us are still spending most of our time at home, but hopefully we [...]

Coronavirus Vocabulary in English2023-06-03T20:26:01+01:00

Heteronyms in English

2020-11-19T12:45:36+01:00

When learning English, there are a few pitfalls (confusing things, tricks) to be aware of. One of these are heteronyms in English, which are words that are spelled the same, but pronounced differently and with different meanings. Heteronyms in English can be very confusing, but they're good to be aware of. Heteronyms are everywhere (common) in the language, so we've put together a list of some of the most common heteronyms in English that you will see. Sometimes you'll only be able to tell the meaning of a heteronym from the context (words around it) so make sure to pay [...]

Heteronyms in English2020-11-19T12:45:36+01:00

Election Vocabulary in English

2023-05-31T14:52:43+01:00

Elections are an important part of political life and an essential part of democracy (a political system where people vote for politicians). Minor (smaller) elections are usually held once a year, while major (larger) elections are held every few years. In the lead up (time before) to an election, there's a lot of news coverage about the election, the candidates (people running for office), and their policies (ideas of how to run things). It can be hard to understand what's being spoken of in the news if you don't know some of the election vocabulary involved. This is where Bespeaking [...]

Election Vocabulary in English2023-05-31T14:52:43+01:00

Root Word Loqu: to talk, speak

2023-05-31T14:34:48+01:00

There are a lot of words to talk about how we speak, why we speak, and the ways we speak. Some of these words contain the root word loqu, meaning to speak or to talk. Words containing the root word loqu can look difficult at first, but once you see the root word loqu in them, and know that it has something to do with speaking, you may have an easier time figuring them out (understanding them). This is why we love root words! Learning root words makes it easier to figure out what unfamiliar (something you don't know) words [...]

Root Word Loqu: to talk, speak2023-05-31T14:34:48+01:00

Furniture Vocabulary in English

2023-05-31T14:30:39+01:00

One of my favorite things to do when I move into a new apartment is to set up (decorate) my new rooms. I love arranging (placing) furniture around the room and seeing how it looks. I also enjoy finding new pieces of furniture to buy to decorate my house with. The furniture you choose can help you to express yourself (show your personality) to people who you invite into (ask to come over to) your home. When you're looking for new furniture for your home, wouldn't some furniture vocabulary come in handy? This week, we've decided to look at some [...]

Furniture Vocabulary in English2023-05-31T14:30:39+01:00

Know the Difference: Fewer vs. Less

2025-10-15T14:30:02+01:00

There are a couple points (topics) in English that even native speakers get confused, and when to use fewer vs. less is one of them. Knowing this difference may seem tricky (hard, complicated) at first, but once you know the logic behind when to use fewer vs. less, you'll know exactly what to do! Why do so many people have trouble with the difference between less and fewer? It could be because both words are the opposite of the word more. It's very easy to know when to use more. It can be used in any context and is not dependent [...]

Know the Difference: Fewer vs. Less2025-10-15T14:30:02+01:00
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