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Give Directions in English – Easy English Blog

2023-01-31T15:16:26+01:00

Are you in a new city and a little lost (don’t know where you are)? Why not use English to get around (move in the city, find your way)? You can ask or give directions in English! English can be very useful in a foreign (new, unfamiliar) city. If you don't speak the local language, use English. It is the lingua franca, after all. Chances are high (you have a good possibility/chance) you can find someone who speaks English to help you. Here are some of the best ways to ask for or give directions in English. How do you [...]

Give Directions in English – Easy English Blog2023-01-31T15:16:26+01:00

Making an Appointment in English

2023-01-31T15:13:50+01:00

Making an appointment in English can feel stressful if you’re not a native speaker, especially over the phone, or if you aren’t used to the lingo (jargon, slang, vocabulary) people use. Confirming an appointment can also be tricky if you aren’t familiar with the common phrases people say. We’ve tried to brainstorm as many phrases as humanly possible (as many as a person can do!), and asked all our appointment-making friends what they say to bring you a pretty good list of possibilities. This week we’ll explain some handy phrases to use when making an appointment in English besides the tried and true (traditional), “Do you have any [...]

Making an Appointment in English2023-01-31T15:13:50+01:00

Degrees of Politeness in English

2023-01-29T19:10:41+01:00

One of the first things children are taught is how to be polite. It's a very important thing to know, especially the different degrees of politeness! In fact, when I was younger, I went to what is called a "cotillion school," which is essentially a Southern school for manners and etiquette. There I learned how to sit properly (correctly) at the dinner table, which fork to start with when eating, how to introduce people to each other to invite (promote, encourage, help start) conversation, and how to dance the waltz. Though often associated with attending fancy dinners, Cotillion classes taught [...]

Degrees of Politeness in English2023-01-29T19:10:41+01:00

Commonly Mispronounced Words in English

2023-01-29T19:02:27+01:00

Believe it or not, native English speakers are fans of using these commonly mispronounced (say out loud but incorrectly) words more often than you'd think. Whether it is due to the evolution of the language itself, or maybe just laziness on the part of the speaker, the pronunciation of these words is generally heard differently than it should be. Do you speak English better than a native? If you pronounce these words properly (correctly), you just may! Jewelry Commonly mispronounced word: [JEWL-ree] Correct pronunciation: [JEW-el-ree] Jewelry is what we wear to adorn ourselves, whether with bracelets, earrings, necklaces, or rings. [...]

Commonly Mispronounced Words in English2023-01-29T19:02:27+01:00

Hard and Soft C and G Sound in English

2023-01-29T18:58:02+01:00

The hard and soft C and G sound in English can be tricky for non-native speakers, since they both have two types of pronunciations, and both come from the same position in the mouth. Languages like German, for example, where there is only a hard G sound, can mean making the soft sound particularly difficult. For example, I know my friend Tilghman has had his name pronounced like "Tilkman" by many German speakers because of the G in the middle. If you have difficulty pronouncing these two sounds, or even just figuring out when the sound should be hard or [...]

Hard and Soft C and G Sound in English2023-01-29T18:58:02+01:00

Hotel English Phrases-Easy English

2023-01-29T18:56:50+01:00

When travelling for business or vacation, you will probably be staying at a hotel, an Air BnB accommodation, or a cozy (comfortable) hostel. No matter where you are staying, you will need to have some hotel English phrases on hand (quickly to use) so that you can communicate with the desk staff. We’ve collected some great phrases for you to use during your next stay! I would like to check in/check out. (ˈaɪ wəd ˈlaɪk ˈtuː ˈtʃɛk ˈɪn / ˈtʃɛk ˈaʊt.) When you arrive at a hotel, after you’ve greeted (said hello to) the desk staff, you will want to [...]

Hotel English Phrases-Easy English2023-01-29T18:56:50+01:00

Pronouncing the Th Sound in English

2023-01-29T18:54:24+01:00

English is known for being a difficult language to learn, and possibly one of the most difficult things as a non-native speaker is the th sound. This can be a particularly difficult sound for Germans to make (especially if it's at the beginning of a word), as the th sound doesn't exist in German. For example, the th sound is sometimes pronounced like a "d," so "that" becomes "dat," "there" becomes "der," and "those" becomes "doz." This week we'll be focusing on the th sound so that you have a better understanding of how it works and so that you [...]

Pronouncing the Th Sound in English2023-01-29T18:54:24+01:00

Restaurant Phrases: Easy English Blog- Learn English

2023-01-29T18:30:55+01:00

Who doesn't like going out to eat? It's good to treat yourself once in a while! Whether you like pizza, burgers, Asian, or Italian best, you need some restaurant phrases to have a good experience. Make sure you get the food you want! Learn these restaurant phrases for the next time you go to a restaurant. Table for (number) , please When you walk into a restaurant, they want to know how many people are with you. When the host comes up to you, s/he may ask, "How many in your party?" The correct response is, "Table for _____ , [...]

Restaurant Phrases: Easy English Blog- Learn English2023-01-29T18:30:55+01:00

22 Useful Phrasal Verbs

2023-01-29T18:16:04+01:00

Phrasal verbs are a very important part of fluency when learning English, especially the useful phrasal verbs we've included this week. Unfortunately, there's no easy way to learn them except for memorizing them, but we'll get you started here! If you feel the need to prioritize the list, however, I would consider first learning the phrases you use often in your language, followed by phrases you could imagine saying, and then the rest. In other words, if you wouldn’t say it or use it in your mother tongue, then you probably won’t say it in English, either, and you can [...]

22 Useful Phrasal Verbs2023-01-29T18:16:04+01:00

A Great Pun- Being “Punny” in English

2023-01-29T18:13:38+01:00

What fun is a language without some good jokes? A pun is a joke that exploits the different possible meanings of a word or words and turns what you expect someone to say into a joke. I do think that one has to be quick-thinking and a little clever to come up with jokes in general, but a great pun has a reputation of being particularly stupid. Puns are also known as "Dad jokes," and they're one of my favorite kinds of jokes. Excuse the puns this week, and improve your fluency through humor! Did you hear about the guy [...]

A Great Pun- Being “Punny” in English2023-01-29T18:13:38+01:00

Travel English: English Phrases to Use While Traveling

2023-01-29T17:54:55+01:00

It's that time of year again- that wonderful summer-time of year when people around the world go on vacation visiting new destinations. Since English tends to be the Lingua Franca internationally, it may very well come to pass that you need to use some travel English if you're on vacation in another country (although we still recommend learning at least a few sentences in the language of the country you're visiting). With vacation in mind, here are some travel English words and phrases that you may need when going on a trip this summer. Bon voyage! Catch a flight Are [...]

Travel English: English Phrases to Use While Traveling2023-01-29T17:54:55+01:00

Text Speak: Common English Abbreviations

2023-01-29T17:53:11+01:00

Text speak has changed a lot in the last decade (10 years) or two. I remember using it a lot when I was younger as a short cut when typing when I had my first MSN Messenger account. You could type something quickly if you only had a second to do so, and the person you were talking to understood your shortcut. For example, if while you were chatting online to a friend and the phone rang downstairs (remember when phones were connected to a wall in the kitchen only??) and you needed to run down to answer the phone, [...]

Text Speak: Common English Abbreviations2023-01-29T17:53:11+01:00
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