Inversion with Negative Adverbials: Only when I’m dancing can I feel this free

Inversion with Negative Adverbials

OK. We’re going to talk about negative adverbials in English. But first, let’s start with Madonna and a line from her song “Into the Groove.” So what’s happening here? “Only […]

Job vs Work: What's the Difference?

Job vs Work: What’s the Difference?

You know what’s quite surprising? The fact that a lot of English learners, even high-level English learners, still get confused about the difference between “job” and “work.” I mean, “job” […]

Describing Trends in English

Describing Trends in English

Before COVID, I never thought I’d spend so much of my week looking at graphs. But now, we’re all obsessed with them. Watching the numbers go up and down, watching […]

75 Body Idioms in English

75 Body Idioms in English

OK. Look at yourself! I guess you can probably name most of the parts of your body that you can see (and some of the ones you can’t see). But […]

Like and As: Everything You Need to Know

Like and As: Everything You Need to Know

“Like” and “as”: they seem like such simple little words: But, maybe because they’re so simple, these two words can cause a lot of confusion when you’re learning English. I […]

Some and Any: The Real Difference

Some and Any: The Real Difference

OK, I know what you’re going to say. “Some and any? We did this at school! This is easy stuff.” That’s true. But what did they teach you at school? […]

Used to, be used to, get used to: Never get confused again!

Used to, Be Used to, Get Used to

I get it – “used to” can be a little confusing. Is it “I used to do it?” “I used to doing it?” “I’m used to do it?” “I’m used […]

The 17 Best Podcasts to Learn English

The 17 Best Podcasts to Learn English

OK. It’s quarantine! Lockdown! Self-isolation! We’re all at home wishing we could start travelling again or go swimming or go to the pub … But we can’t. Instead, we need […]

Afraid of speaking English? Read this!

Afraid of speaking English? Read this!

This week, I’m leaving you in the capable hands of Andrijana from Justlearn. Hope you enjoy this post on beating your fear of speaking English, and I’ll catch up with […]

Say vs Tell: What's the Difference?

Say vs Tell: What’s the Difference?

You’re about to learn how to use “say” and “tell” in English. While you’re here, check out How to Use “Get” in English. “Say” and “tell” may have a lot […]

20 Ways to Say Goodbye in English + How to Leave a Conversation

20 Ways to Say Goodbye in English

You’re about to learn 20 new words for goodbye in English. Also check out 27 Different Ways to Say Thank You (And How to Reply). What’s wrong with this conversation? […]

How to Use Get in English: Everything You Need to Know (Probably)

How to Use Get in English

You’re about to learn 12 different ways to use “get” in English. Also check out 27 Different Ways to Say Thank You (And How to Reply). If you went up […]

Order of Adjectives in English: One Simple Hack

Order of Adjectives in English: One Simple Hack

You’re about to learn my simple hack for the order of adjectives in English. For more adjective goodness, check out 72 Appearance Adjectives You Need to Describe People in English. […]

Ways of Comparing in English

Ways of Comparing in English

Let’s take a look at some ways of comparing English. While you’re here, check out Money Vocabulary: 42 Words to Talk About Money in English. OK. Let’s play that world-famous […]

33 Ways to Say Yes in English

33 Ways to Say Yes in English

You’re about to learn 33 different ways to say “yes” in English. Also check out How to Answer “How Are You?” + 9 Interesting Ways to Ask It. “Yes” is […]

Family Members in English: The Complete Guide to Family Vocabulary

Family Relationship Names in English

You’re about to learn ALL the family relationship names in English. While you’re here, check out Relation vs Relationship: Do You Know the Difference? You already know some family relationship […]

Causative Verbs: Let, Have, Get, Make and Force

Causative Verbs: Let, Have, Get, Make and Force

Today, you’re going to learn how to use the causative verbs “let,” “have,” “get,” “make” and “force.” Also check out 11 Little Drawings That Will Help You Remember English Rules Forever. […]

Extreme Adjectives in English with 9 Comics

Extreme Adjectives in English with 9 Comics

You’re about to learn 34 extreme adjectives in English. For more adjectives, check out 72 Appearance Adjectives You Need to Describe People in English. Sometimes normal adjectives aren’t strong enough […]

27 Words for Facial Expressions in English

27 Words for Facial Expressions in English

You’re about to learn 27 words for facial expressions in English. You might also like 60 Negative Emotion Adjectives to Describe Negative Feelings. Facial expressions can tell us how other […]

38 Verbs of Movement in English

38 Verbs of Movement in English

Today, you’re going to learn 38 verbs of movement. Also check out Sound Words in English: Bang, Smash, Crash & 39 More. There are loads of verbs of movement in […]

9 Useful Phrasal Verbs with BE

9 Useful Phrasal Verbs with BE

You’re about to learn some useful phrasal verbs with ‘be.’ Also check out 5 Surprisingly Common Phrasal Verbs That Most Learners Don’t Know. Some of the most common phrasal verbs […]

Finally Understand How the Past Perfect Works

Finally Understand How the Past Perfect Works

In this lesson, you’re going to finally understand the past perfect in English FOREVER (probably). Want more tricky English grammar? Check out Mixed Conditionals in English Made Easy. It doesn’t […]

43 Must-Know Phrases with Keep

43 Must-Know Phrases with Keep

You’re about to learn how to use “keep” in English. Also check out 33 New Ways to Say Phrases That You Use Every Day in English. “Keep” is one of […]

29 Must-Know Binomials in English

29 Must-Know Binomials in English

Would you like this lesson on binomials in English as a PDF? Click here to get it. “Black and white,” “rock n’ roll,” “salt and pepper.” You know these types […]