How are you?
The question “How are you?” in English is a very simple and commonly asked question, but it can be difficult for ...
Traditions in English-speaking countries
Birthdays offer a great chance to have a look at small differences between cultures and the traditions in English-speaking countries. My ...
Using future tenses in English, Part 2
In English, we use four different verb forms to talk about the future. Last week we looked at two of the four, ...
Using future tenses in English, Part 1
Happy New Year! It’s finally 2024, and time to think about your plans for the year. In English, we use four ...
What we’re cooking at the holidays
Our team is made up of English trainers from around the world, each with their own special holiday food traditions. This ...
How to say it: nouns and verbs with the same spelling
There are certain words in English that can be used as a verb and as a noun. But be careful! Their ...
Don’t understand an English phrase? Ask!
It happens to native speakers too. A few weeks ago I was on the playground with my daughter. I was speaking ...
Reaching your English training goal
Setting a goal for your English training is the easy part. Finding and setting up the system that will help your ...
Writing an out of office English email
Finally time for your summer holiday? Before you leave the office, write a clear out of office English email so your ...
Learn English phrasal verbs with “get”
Phrasal verbs are very important in English, particularly in spoken conversation. They are often used by native speakers and are a ...