Reporting Verbs in English: 27 Words for “Say”
We use reporting verbs to report what somebody said — to tell someone what another person said. Let’s look at an example: Barry: “My five-year-old son can definitely fix your […]
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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 […]
Ways of Looking in English: Ogle, Gaze, Gawk and 12 Others
Quick! Answer the question! What can you do with your eyes? Most people would probably answer that question by saying, “Duh. You look with them!” And that’s definitely true. But […]
Furniture Vocabulary: 63 Must-Know Furniture Words in English
There’s a lot of furniture vocabulary in English. I mean, furniture is a big part of our everyday lives, right? So let’s take a walk around your home and learn […]
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 […]
Placeholder Names: Whatshername, Thingamajig, So-and-So and Other Words for When You Don’t Know a Word
Do these sentences sound weird to you? “We did a lot of activities last weekend.” “I saw so many amazing artefacts at the museum.” “After I left the building, the […]
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 […]
Cooking Verbs in English (and Other Cooking Vocabulary)
We also have a podcast on Cooking Verbs in English if you’re prefer to listen instead of read. When we cook, we’re in ACTION MODE! Cooking is a very active […]
Words for Speaking: 30 Speech Verbs in English (With Audio)
Speaking is amazing, don’t you think? Words and phrases come out of our mouths — they communicate meaning, and we humans understand each other (well, sometimes)! But there are countless […]
Clothes Vocabulary: The Names of Clothing in English
Yep! Clothes! Without them, we’d all be cold and naked and far less stylish. And we humans have come a long way since we started wearing random fur, leaves and […]
Body Parts in English: 71 Parts of the Body You Might Not Know
You’re about to learn 71 body parts in English. Also check out 27 Words for Facial Expressions in English. The human body is an amazing thing. It grows and shrinks […]
Patterns in English: Everything You Need To Know (Almost)
Look around you. Go ahead – just look around you. What do you see? Can you describe everything you see (in English)? Whether you’re sitting outside on your terrace, in […]
9 Words and Phrases to Help You Talk About Coronavirus
It’s an uncertain and confusing time for us all. Will we be able to leave the house before the summer? What about cat food? Will we have enough? Coronavirus has […]
Geographical Features in English: Everything You Need to Know (Almost)
You’re about to learn 47 geographical features in English. You might also like Animals in English (Plus Animal Body Parts and Sounds). Sure — you know what a forest is, […]
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? […]
Rooms in a House – 72 Different Rooms in English
You’re about to learn the names of 72 different rooms in a house in English. While you’re here, check out Household Vocabulary: 48 Useful Objects You Don’t Know in English. […]
Animals in English (Plus Animal Body Parts and Sounds)
You’re about to learn the names of 86 animals in English. Also check out Order of Adjectives in English: One Simple Hack. Sure — you know some animals names in […]
All bunged up and 62 other phrases to describe illness in English
You’re about to learn 63 phrases to talk about illness and sickness in English. Also check out 60 Negative Emotion Adjectives to Describe Negative Feelings. Here’s a strange thing about […]
Talking about the Weather in English: What They Didn’t Teach You at School (Probably)
In this lesson, you’re going to learn some words and phrases to talk about the weather in English. Also check out Different Ways to Ask and Tell the Time in […]
15 Ways to Say Congratulations in English
Today you’re going to learn 15 other words for congratulations! Also check out 33 Ways to Say Yes in English. OK, so your best friend has just got a new […]
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 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 […]
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
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 […]
Money Vocabulary: 42 Words to Talk About Money in English
Today, you’re going to increase your money vocabulary with 42 words and phrases about money. Also check out Maths Vocabulary in English: Do You Know the Basics? Like it or […]
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
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 […]
Sound Words in English: Bang, Smash, Crash & 39 More (With PDF)
Would you like this sound words list as a free PDF poster with pictures? Click here to get it. We hear different sounds all the time. But how do we […]
41 Personality Idioms to Describe People You Love (And Hate)
Today I’m going to show you 41 personality idioms to describe people’s character. For more idioms, check out Do You Know These 8 Very British Idioms? There are lots of different […]
60 Negative Emotion Adjectives to Describe Negative Feelings
In this lesson, you’re going to learn 60 negative feelings in English. Also check out 8 Better Words for “Happy” Plus 33 More Positive Emotion Adjectives & Idioms. Talking about […]
Maths Vocabulary in English: Do You Know the Basics?
You’re about to learn some vocabulary to talk about mathematics in English. Also check out Numbers in English: The Ultimate Guide. It’s a common situation. As an excellent speaker of […]
Football Vocabulary: 23 Essential Words and Phrases
This is part three of a series on football vocabulary in English. If you want more, check out How to Say Football Scores in English and 9 People in Football […]
Football Vocabulary: 9 People in Football and What They Do
This is part two of a series on football vocabulary in English. If you want more, check out How to Say Football Scores in English and Football Vocabulary: 23 Essential […]
