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Words of Possibility – Possibility Synonyms

2023-01-31T15:27:21+01:00

Do you meet your friends when you have the opportunity (chanc3)? Or did you run into someone by chance (without planning)? There are so many words and phrases in English that have to do with chances and opportunities that we figured we would single out a few (identify, discuss a few individually) words of possibility this week. If you want to expand your vocabulary with words of possibility, then read on! Opportunity According to Merriam-Webster, the definition of opportunity is: a favorable juncture of circumstances; a good chance for advancement or progress. A phrase you may hear often in English is "if [...]

Words of Possibility – Possibility Synonyms2023-01-31T15:27:21+01:00

Conditionals in English

2023-01-31T15:24:50+01:00

Would you have become a great pianist if you had only practiced? (Conditional Type 3) Will you go to the store if you have time tonight? (Type 1) Do you cry if you get hurt? (Type 0) Would you buy a house if you had more money? (Type 2) If you have ever said an "if" sentence, you've used conditionals in English! (Type 1) A conditional clause is a sentence that describes something that happens (Type 0), will happen (Type 1), maybe would happen (Type 2) or maybe would have happened (Type 3) if certain terms (conditionals, limitations) had been met. [...]

Conditionals in English2023-01-31T15:24:50+01:00

Tricky Adjectives and Adverbs

2023-01-31T15:21:48+01:00

Adjectives and adverbs are necessary when learning to speak English, as we use them all the time to describe things and actions. However, there are some tricky adjectives and adverbs that can easily be confused. If you're just starting out, don't worry. We've got you covered (are here to help). Here's a quick explanation of the difference between adjectives and adverbs, which is great to know if you're learning English! Additionally, we'll cover the difference between some of the tricky adjectives and adverbs. What are Adjectives and Adverbs? Adjectives describe nouns and pronouns, and can be used before nouns or after linking verbs. For example, if [...]

Tricky Adjectives and Adverbs2023-01-31T15:21:48+01:00

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

When to Use Which and That in English

2023-01-29T19:14:09+01:00

Many students (and native English speakers!) may not know exactly when to use which and that in English. The difference between the two words can seem too negligible to really matter- and a lot of grammar books will tell you that there is no difference. So why not use them both interchangeably, right? Wrong. Believe it or not, there really is a method to the madness (reason why). There is a very specific reason to use which and that in English, and it all depends on the information you want to provide. The Difference Between Which and That in English One of our favorite grammar blogs, Grammar Girl, describes it like this: [...]

When to Use Which and That in English2023-01-29T19:14:09+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

This, That, These, and Those- Easy English Blog

2023-01-29T19:08:30+01:00

One of the questions I get the most from students is the difference between this, that, these, and those. If you're learning English, they can be tricky. These words are very common in English, so it's important to know the difference. This week we'll be explaining the differences, so you can speak with confidence (security, sureness)! What are This, That, These, and Those? This, that, these, and those are demonstrative-we use them to "point to" people and things. This and that are singular, and these and those are plural. Have you ever heard someone say, "Can you hand me that [...]

This, That, These, and Those- Easy English Blog2023-01-29T19:08:30+01:00

Prepositional Phrase- Used with Nouns and Verbs

2023-01-29T19:04:06+01:00

Prepositional collocations (words that go together), a.k.a. prepositional phrase, are extremely common in English. So common, in fact, that it is absolutely essential (key, necessary, important) to learn them if you want to become fluent in English. Unfortunately (not luckily, sadly), prepositions can be tricky to learn, and sometimes a prepositional phrase has absolutely no logic to how it is formed at all. Much like gendered articles in German, French, or Spanish, you just have to memorize them- there is no rule! What exactly is a prepositional phrase? A prepositional phrase is a group of words that lacks a verb [...]

Prepositional Phrase- Used with Nouns and Verbs2023-01-29T19:04:06+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

Using As and Since to Mean Because

2023-01-29T19:00:04+01:00

One of the wonderful things about English is that it offers us multiple ways to express (say) something- like using as and since to mean because. This may not seem so advantageous (beneficial, good), however, if you're not a native English speaker! As a writer, I find the flexibility of English quite nice because it gives me lots of room to play in the language, and challenges me to express my thoughts in different ways. Synonyms aren’t just for adjectives. Using the words as and since to mean because are great options to shake things up (change, alter things) a bit, depending [...]

Using As and Since to Mean Because2023-01-29T19:00:04+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
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