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Birthday English Phrases

2023-05-03T14:42:24+01:00

Do you love your birthday? I sure do! It's like a little holiday just for you. Your birthday is a great time to celebrate (mark, honor) you. I know a lot of people with summer birthdays, so I thought it was time to talk about birthday English. Here are some phrases you can use to talk about a birthday. Whether (If, in the case that) it's your birthday or someone else's birthday, these English phrases will help you celebrate in style and confidence. So read on for some birthday English phrases! To Blow Out the Candles It's customary (traditional) to [...]

Birthday English Phrases2023-05-03T14:42:24+01:00

Vocabulary for Buying a House in English

2024-03-30T15:28:25+01:00

We've written before about vocabulary to rent an apartment in English. With that vocabulary already under your belt (learned, understood), we thought we would focus on vocabulary for buying a house in English this week. Buying a house is different to renting an apartment and you're going to need some new vocabulary in order (be to able) to do so. If you're switching (changing) from renting an apartment to owning a home, be prepared for some differences across the board (from beginning to end). Here's some of the vocabulary for a buying a house in English that you may need: Open House When you're looking for a house, [...]

Vocabulary for Buying a House in English2024-03-30T15:28:25+01:00

How to Talk about Hobbies in English: Easy English

2024-03-30T15:25:40+01:00

What do you like to do in your spare (free, extra) time? What are some things you enjoy? Things you do in your spare time are called your hobbies. Hobbies are a lot of fun and help us relax. When you meet people, they may ask about your hobbies. It's important to be able to talk about hobbies in English. Sometimes, there are set (fixed, always the same) phrases we use to talk about hobbies in English. That means that there are certain ways we can say things. Here are some of the ways you can talk about common (typical) [...]

How to Talk about Hobbies in English: Easy English2024-03-30T15:25:40+01:00

6 Distinct American Phrases

2023-04-25T10:31:25+01:00

As an American living abroad, I've become very aware of distinct American phrases I use on a daily basis. I have very few friends here from the United States, so when I use one of these distinct American phrases, I sometimes find myself explaining certain terms or phrases that I wouldn’t have to at home. In a tiny effort to help bridge (close the gap, explain) some cultural misunderstandings and to help you understand your friends from the U.S. more easily, here are six distinct American phrases you may hear and what they mean. Jump the shark The phrase jump [...]

6 Distinct American Phrases2023-04-25T10:31:25+01:00

Spoken English- Easy English Blog

2023-12-05T17:20:10+01:00

Every language has shortcuts (short forms) of two words put together to sound like one word. We all use shortcuts in our mother language, not because we are lazy (not giving effort, energy) but because we sometimes put two words together so often (a lot), we say them fast. When we say it fast, it sounds like one, new word. In English, this is called spoken English. Non-native speakers have problems understanding these shortcuts – this spoken English. That is normal! Once (after) you know what the shortcuts are, you can understand the spoken English better. These shortcuts are not [...]

Spoken English- Easy English Blog2023-12-05T17:20:10+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

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

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

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

New Ways to Say Happy New Year in English

2023-02-24T15:20:07+01:00

Christmas is over now and it's time to start looking towards a new year. We hope you made it through the Christmas season relatively stress-free, and that you were able to enjoy lots of time with your family and friends. As the new year approaches, perhaps you're wondering about some new ways to say Happy New Year to the people in your life. While we all know the traditional holiday greetings, they can start to seem a bit old and tired when you use them year after year. That's why this year we wanted to give you some alternatives to [...]

New Ways to Say Happy New Year in English2023-02-24T15:20:07+01:00
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