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Root Word Fort: Strong

2023-05-03T14:33:48+01:00

Has anyone ever told you that you have fortitude? Do you put a lot of effort into the things that you do? Then you might be interested to know about the root word fort, or strong. We love root words here at Bespeaking because they're a great way to learn and remember new words! Root words like Ject, Err, Cult, Se give you terrific (great) insight into how words work and how they are related. Find out how the root word fort strengthens these words, with some help from our friends at Merriam Webster. Fortitude (noun) mental strength and courage that allows someone to face danger, pain, etc. For example: Her fortitude helped her get [...]

Root Word Fort: Strong2023-05-03T14:33:48+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

English for Renting an Apartment-Easy English Blog

2024-03-08T11:09:49+01:00

Finding an apartment can be a fun experience, but it can also be stressful and challenging (difficult). It's doubly (two times as) challenging if you're apartment hunting (searching) in your second (or third or fourth) language. For just these cases, we thought some English for renting an apartment could come in handy (be useful). I found my current apartment all in German, and sometimes I even need to communicate in German for the upkeep (keeping up, maintaining) of the apartment. It can be really frustrating to communicate if you don't have the right words! With that in mind, here's some [...]

English for Renting an Apartment-Easy English Blog2024-03-08T11:09:49+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

Popular Mistakes in English

2023-04-25T16:23:08+01:00

We all make mistakes. It's part of being human! When it comes to language, for example, there are some popular mistakes in English that turn up (happen) again and again-even among native speakers. This week we thought we'd take a look at some of these popular mistakes and set the record straight on (correct) them, so you can get speaking English with more confidence. There's some (shirts over there). This is one of the more irritatingly popular mistakes in English that I hear all the time...especially from native speakers! People love shortening words and speaking more casually, and this is [...]

Popular Mistakes in English2023-04-25T16:23:08+01:00

Return Something in English

2023-04-25T10:55:01+01:00

Have you ever bought something that you later regretted (felt sad, upset about) buying? Or did you buy something you didn't actually need? If you've never returned something before because you didn’t know how, you may want to read on about returning something in English! We all need to return something at one point or another. I remember this topic being something I was very nervous about doing when I first moved to Germany. With that in mind, here are some phrases you need to know when returning something in English. I would like to return this, please. When you [...]

Return Something in English2023-04-25T10:55:01+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

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

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
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