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7 Synonyms for Being Drunk

2022-09-29T22:27:50+01:00

Whether you enjoy a sensible one drink a week, or are a teetotaler, most of us know the feeling of being drunk. If you're looking to describe how it feels, then English is the language for you! According the BBC, English has around 3,000 synonyms for being drunk. Like most synonyms, each word has a bit of a different meaning. Check out this list to expand your tipsy English for the next time you have one (drink) too many at the office Christmas party or enjoying something worth celebrating. Tipsy Tipsy is where our evening of drinking starts and is [...]

7 Synonyms for Being Drunk2022-09-29T22:27:50+01:00

English Greetings: Ways to Say Hello & Goodbye – Easy English Blog

2022-09-29T22:17:11+01:00

How to greet people properly is one of the first things you learn in any language. It’s important to get these right because we use English greetings many times a day and you should feel confident that you can pull out of your sleeve the appropriate salutation for the situation and person. Below we'll talk about the most common English greetings and goodbyes you'll hear in the English language, when to use them, and with whom so you are more confident and sure of yourself. After all, everyone wants to make a good first and last impression! How to Start [...]

English Greetings: Ways to Say Hello & Goodbye – Easy English Blog2022-09-29T22:17:11+01:00

Slang Words – 7 American Slang Words you Should Know

2026-06-17T13:40:10+01:00

No matter how fluent you are in a language, you don't quite speak like a native until you know some slang- and we are here to help you with some of the most common slang words. Slang is a very informal way of expressing (showing) an idea, metaphor, or saying something a bit playfully. Slang words may be a derivative (part) of a word, a brand new word, or collection of words. There is no rule for slang words, as they usually evolve over time, depend on where you are in the world, and change with the different generations (or [...]

Slang Words – 7 American Slang Words you Should Know2026-06-17T13:40:10+01:00

Tricky English Pronunciation

2022-09-29T21:51:07+01:00

This week is the one-year anniversary of the Bespeaking Blog! Crystal and I would like to thank you guys for being so supportive of us over this year and for reading so faithfully every week. We hope that you're more confident in your English skills, or at the very least you have a better understanding of the English language. And now…on to some tricky English pronunciation! This week we're focusing on some tricky English pronunciation. These ten words are commonly confused (even by native speakers) partly because they are spelled the same and pronounced differently, or are spelled in a [...]

Tricky English Pronunciation2022-09-29T21:51:07+01:00

News Headlines in English: Vocab and Grammar Builder

2022-09-29T21:34:24+01:00

A good way to practice your growing English skills is to read news headlines and stories. That way you stay current (up-to-date) with goings on and you can always go back and look for the story in your native language if you can’t understand a certain detail. Even if you don't fully understand every word of the story, you can figure out the gist of (main idea) what happened while expanding (making larger) your English vocabulary. If this seems still challenging, why not start with just the news headlines! We're taking out the middleman this week and bringing the news [...]

News Headlines in English: Vocab and Grammar Builder2022-09-29T21:34:24+01:00

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

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

Learning English: Your New Year’s Resolution – Easy English Blog

2024-01-02T06:59:33+01:00

What did you do on New Year's Eve – December 31st? Did you have a party? Did you make a New Year's resolution (promise to do something better in the new year)? Why not make learning English your New Year’s resolution! Try one of these tips below and some of our previous blogs Other Ways to Learn English and How to Use More English Everyday They'll help you learn English better and faster. Set a Reasonable (do-able, possible) Vocabulary Goal Set a goal for learning. Make sure it's a goal you can accomplish (finish, do, succeed at). Try to learn between 5-7 [...]

Learning English: Your New Year’s Resolution – Easy English Blog2024-01-02T06:59:33+01:00
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