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Banking English Vocabulary

2023-02-03T11:56:48+01:00

For better or worse (whether it’s good or bad), technology has made it almost completely unnecessary for us to physically go to a bank these days. Most banking can be done online or at an ATM. In fact, I think the last time I physically entered a bank and spoke to a teller (the person who works at the bank) was four years ago when I set up my German account. However, banking is still an essential (key, very important) part of day-to-day life, so it's important to know some banking English vocabulary. Whether you handle all your accounts online, [...]

Banking English Vocabulary2023-02-03T11:56:48+01:00

Adverbs of Place in English

2023-02-03T11:51:51+01:00

Do you know The Beatles' song "Here There and Everywhere"? That song is a great example of adverbs of place. Think about all the words we use to describe where things are around us. Whether someone says, "come here” to you, if you're looking around the neighborhood, or if you've searched everywhere for something, you're using an adverb of place. To help break it down (make it understandable) for you this week, we want to help you figure out adverbs of place...here, there, and everywhere! Adverbs of Place -- Here & There Adverbs of place show where the action happens [...]

Adverbs of Place in English2023-02-03T11:51:51+01:00

How to Use Innuendos in English

2023-02-03T11:49:23+01:00

If you're a more advanced learner of English, you probably have been looking to find a way to step up (increase, improve) your language skills and sound more like a native English speaker. Learning different ways of speaking could just be the challenge you've been looking for, which is why this week, we want to focus on how to use innuendos in English.   What exactly is innuendo? Innuendo is when you say something that sounds polite, innocent, and above board (neutral, not offensive), but there's a different meaning to it below the surface. This second meaning is usually a dirty [...]

How to Use Innuendos in English2023-02-03T11:49:23+01:00

Were, Where, We’re, & Wear – Pronunciation and Meaning

2023-02-03T11:33:45+01:00

One of the biggest problems English learners face is pronouncing words that look or sound similar to each other - were and where, for example. I know that my students sometimes have difficulty hearing the difference between similarly pronounced words, and get them easily confused with each other, even though the meanings are usually very different. Some of the most easily confused words to pronounce are were and where, as well as we're and wear. They can be especially tricky because they look and sound similar to each other. We want to clear up the differences between them, so read on to find [...]

Were, Where, We’re, & Wear – Pronunciation and Meaning2023-02-03T11:33:45+01:00

Common Vacation Phrases in English

2023-02-03T11:31:46+01:00

It's that time of year again and you will need some vacation phrases for the office! Companies are clearing out (becoming empty) and people are getting ready to go on vacation (holiday UK). Whether that means setting your away message (Out of Office Reply) on your email, or covering some shifts to pocket (save) some extra cash, there are a few vacation phrases that can be useful around the office this time of year. People love talking about things they have coming up (in the future), so asking your colleagues about their upcoming vacations is a good way to start [...]

Common Vacation Phrases in English2023-02-03T11:31:46+01:00

Say No in English

2023-02-03T11:27:42+01:00

Sometimes, no matter how much you want to say "yes," you have to say "no,” but how can you correctly say no in English? Whether you already have too much on your plate (are very busy) or you just need some time to take care of yourself (do something for you), saying no sometimes is a good and necessary thing. However, you don't want to be caught in a situation where you have to refuse (reject, turn down, say no to) someone, but aren't quite sure how to do so. That's why this week, we've decided to focus on how [...]

Say No in English2023-02-03T11:27:42+01:00

Root Word Ject- to throw

2023-01-31T16:36:07+01:00

This week, we'd like to focus on the root word ject, which means "to throw." A lot of common English words have their roots in the word ject, and if you think about what they mean, they usually have something to do with something being thrown in one way or another. If you've ever studied a language, even briefly (for a short time), or participated (took part) in a Spelling Bee, it is very likely that you have encountered root words. A root word is the main word that a series of words are based off of (founded on, built [...]

Root Word Ject- to throw2023-01-31T16:36:07+01:00

Presentation Phrases in English

2023-01-31T16:33:01+01:00

At one point or another, it's highly likely (there's a good chance) that you will have to give a presentation for work. No matter what field you are in, presentations are a necessary and an unavoidable part of life in the business world, so you’ll need some good go-to presentation phrases. If you work a lot internationally or often need to use English for work, there may come a time when you have to give a presentation in English as well. If this is the case for you, read on for a few presentation phrases in English. Good morning/Good afternoon. A [...]

Presentation Phrases in English2023-01-31T16:33:01+01:00

English Words Used in German – Eingedeutscht!

2023-01-31T16:30:13+01:00

One of the wonderful things about language, in my opinion, is how flexible it is. Languages borrow words from other languages all the time, making the way we speak and write a beautiful hodge-podge (mixture) of different slang, verbs, and nouns. While English definitely borrows (takes, uses) some words from German, there are quite a few English words used in German, too. A lot of them keep the same meaning, like when my friends ask me if I'll joinen (join) them for something, but sometimes the meaning changes somewhat. Naturally, the Germans have a word for this phenomenon, too: eingedeutscht. [...]

English Words Used in German – Eingedeutscht!2023-01-31T16:30:13+01:00

Then and Than: Which is which?

2023-01-31T16:15:51+01:00

English is a great language, if you want to be confused! (We joke!) So many words are so similar, which can make it particularly difficult for non-native (and sometimes even native) speakers to learn. Take then and than, for instance. Then and than are two of the most commonly confused English words- even for native speakers!! I see this all the time, even in published articles from reliable (trustworthy, safe, generally correct) sources online. These two words can be confusing because they're only one letter apart (only one letter is different in them), and autocorrect won't pick up on them [...]

Then and Than: Which is which?2023-01-31T16:15:51+01:00

Collective Nouns in English- Singular or Plural?

2023-01-31T16:11:10+01:00

One thing I notice quite frequently, at least with my German-speaking friends and students, is how they use collective nouns when they're speaking English. Some things are only talked about in the plural, though they may look like they are singular. Check out our Easy English blog for some collective noun idioms. Collective nouns can be difficult for native speakers and English learners alike, so we thought we would turn our focus in this direction this week. For more information about collective nouns, as well as some examples, read on. What is a collective noun? As mentioned briefly (quickly) above, a collective noun is a noun that may be spelled like a [...]

Collective Nouns in English- Singular or Plural?2023-01-31T16:11:10+01:00

Janus Words-One Word, Two Opposite Meanings

2023-01-31T15:51:22+01:00

There are all sorts of grammar, idioms, and phrasal verbs to learn that are specific to English. This week we'll be focusing on a particularly (especially) interesting point in English called "Janus words," or words that are their own opposite. Janus words are named for Janus, the Roman two-faced god (January is also named for Janus), but are also known as contronyms, antagonyms, or auto-antonyms. Unfortunately there is no trick to help learn these Janus words, so you'll just have to learn them by heart (memorize) or figure them out in context. Here are some Janus words with both meanings and [...]

Janus Words-One Word, Two Opposite Meanings2023-01-31T15:51:22+01:00
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