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 […]

42 Crazy Australian English Words and Phrases

42 Crazy Australian English Words and Phrases

You’re about to learn 42 Australian English words and phrases to make you sound like a real Aussie. As you may have noticed from last week’s post about Australian signs, […]

Adding Emphasis in English - 3 Advanced Tricks

Adding Emphasis in English – 3 Advanced Tricks

You’re about to learn 3 ways to add emphasis in English. For more advanced English tips, check out Inversion with Negative Adverbials. Here’s a common situation for high-level English learners. […]

Numbers in English: The Ultimate Guide

Numbers in English: The Ultimate Guide

This is the ultimate guide to saying (or reading out) numbers in English. Also check out Maths Vocabulary in English: Do You Know the Basics? Today, you’re going to learn […]

“Ashamed” or “Embarrassed”: Which One Should I Use?

Ashamed or Embarrassed: Which One Should I Use?

Today, we’re going to get clear about the difference between ashamed or embarrassed. While you’re here, check out these 17 Free English Lessons: Best of Clark and Miller 2017. Should […]

3 Classic English Mistakes That Learners Make

3 Classic English Mistakes That Learners Make

For more common mistakes that English learners make, take a look at Are You Making These 4 Advanced English Mistakes? You know the expression “we learn from our mistakes,” right? […]

25 Phrasal Verbs and When Not to Use Them

25 Phrasal Verbs and When Not to Use Them

Today, you’re going to learn 25 phrasal verbs and their “normal” equivalents. For more English vocabulary, check out 59 Positive Personality Adjectives to Describe Your Favourite Friends. Here’s a piece of […]

25 Common English Euphemisms to Deal With Delicate Situations in English

25 Common English Euphemisms

Today, you’re going to learn 25 common euphemism phrases in English. While you’re here, check out 28 Phrases to Feel Comfortable in English Conversations. Euphemisms are words (or phrases) we […]

Do You Know These 8 Very British Idioms?

Do You Know These 8 Very British Idioms?

You’re about to learn 8 British idioms. Also check out 5 Common British English Words. So you can express yourself beautifully in English (partly thanks to our big tenses review, […]

Why small talk isn't really small

Why Small Talk Isn’t Really Small

This week, I’m leaving you in the capable hands of Christina from English with Christina. Hope you enjoy this post on small talk in English, and I’ll catch up with you […]

9 bands to fall in love with and improve your English with

9 Bands to Improve Your English

Check out this guy: Kind of fun, right? So why am I showing you a video of someone teaching English through rapping? Well, that’s Jason R. Levine, also known as […]

Problem Issue and Trouble

Issue, Trouble and Problem

Finally, a common point of confusion. The main differences “Problem” is the general word. “Issue” is more diplomatic and less negative. “Trouble” is uncountable.   The details Problem “Problem” is […]

Fate and Destiny

Fate and Destiny

The main difference “Destiny” is usually positive and out of your control. “Fate” is usually negative and is less spiritual.   The details Destiny Destiny is a big word. When […]

Aim for / Aim at

Aim for / Aim at

The main difference Look at these wonderful people doing odd (strange) things: Who’s saying “aim for”? Who’s saying “aim at”? “Aim for” is trying to get yourself somewhere. “Aim at” […]

Fix Repair and Mend

Fix, Repair and Mend

“Fix,” “repair” and “mend” have very similar meanings, but there is a difference in how we use them and what we use them for. The main difference Take a look […]

"It" and "this" - the difference made easy

“It” and “This”: The Difference Made Easy

Sometimes we get suggestions for the blog from our readers. Last week, Vladimir asked us to explain the difference between “it” and “this.” I have to admit that I’d never really thought […]

The criminal's journey

Crime Vocabulary (Part 1)

Here’s a fascinating infographic to increase your crime vocabulary in English and use English grammar naturally in conversation… with CRIME! This is the first part of our three-part crime vocabulary […]

One simple hack to master the present perfect

One simple hack to master the present perfect

Today, I’d like to talk about a special tense in English. A lot of people have problems learning it because it either doesn’t exist in other languages, or the rules are […]

English grammar tricks (part 2)

English grammar tricks that work (part 2)

There are some English grammar points that can drive learners crazy. But the problem isn’t the grammar. Or the learner. You need to change the way you look at the “problem.” Here […]

5 must-learn English proverbs & how to use them like a native

5 must-learn English proverbs and how to use them

English proverbs are powerful things. They can express 100 words, so they’re efficient. You can sound like an excellent English speaker when you use a proverb, so they’re impressive. And […]

Gabriel chats with language trainer Daniel Welsch

Gabriel chats with language trainer Daniel Welsch

Daniel Welsch is a bestselling author, blogger, language trainer and social entrepreneur. He writes books in Spanish that have helped thousands of English learners from Spain and Latin America improve […]

English Grammar Tricks that Work (part 1)

English Grammar Tricks That Work (Part 1)

I get it. English can be very confusing sometimes, and the grammar rules can seem crazy and random. Sometimes they are. But a lot of the time, there’s a system […]

Want to learn English easily? Try this.

Want to learn English easily? Try this.

In today’s post, we’ll show you how to learn English easily. We’ve all had that feeling when time and the world around us stop because we’re completely focused on what […]