English Skills
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3 Amazing Strategies for Dealing With Unfamiliar Vocabulary in English
All English learners have faced this situation before: whether you are reading something and come across a word that you don’t know the meaning of or you are having a…
How to Pronounce the “ed” Sound in English: Ultimate Tips, Plus Exercises
Whenever we use the past tense in English, we need to make the -ed sound. This can be a tricky sound for any non-native English speakers, since there are three different ways…
80+ Conversation Questions for You to Practice English
You know that the best way to practice conversational English is by talking to other people. However, it can be difficult sometimes to come up with questions to start a…
How to Pronounce the “u” Sound in English, plus Exercises
You don’t have to tell us twice that “u” is a funny vowel in English. That’s why we’ve come up with this guide to help you learn the “u” sound…
How to Use Polite Expressions Like “Do you mind?” in English
How would you ask a friend to help you? There are a few questions you can make, such as Can you help me with…? Or Can you do….for me? Both of them are good…
Game Night: 6 ESL Games to Play with Friends
How do you practice English at home? Do you memorize tables of verbs and grammar rules? Maybe you make some flashcards? These strategies work well, don’t get me wrong, but…
How to Arrange a Meeting in English: Useful Phrases and Exercises
Have you attended a lot of meetings in the last month? No matter where you are (working from home or at an office), I’m sure you got some invitations to attend business…
How to Pronounce /ɪ/ and /i:/ in English, Plus Exercises
Think about the words sit and seat. Do they sound different to you? Or the same? Try to say them out loud and pay attention to the sounds “i” and “ea”. The same…
20 Different Ways to Agree and Disagree in English
Do you agree with other people a lot during conversations? Or do you prefer to challenge them with different ideas? Whatever your personality, at some point during conversation, you will…
Learn the Basics of English Pronunciation, Plus 4 Exercises
When you are learning English (or any other language), you will be presented with sounds that your native language does not have. Learning to make those sounds and therefore being…
Using “So” in English Conversation – ESL Speaking Tips
Did you know that so is one of the top 50 words used in English? If you’re not already using this word, keep reading because once you have this conversation strategy in your toolbelt,…
10 Great English Children’s Books for ESL Students
Have you ever read a whole book in English? Maybe you have tried but never made it to the end, or maybe you started to read one, didn’t recognize most…
How to Write Amazing Emails in English
We are communicating with others all the time. We do that through social media, texts, letters, calls, meetings… When it comes to electronic communication though, email is the most popular…
8 Best Podcasts to Learn English for Any Level
You have probably heard that one of the best ways to learn English is by watching movies and TV shows. There’s no doubt that it is very effective, but you…
How Keeping a Voice Diary Improves English Speaking Skills
What if I told you there’s an app hidden in your phone’s App Library that can help you improve your English speaking skills? I mean, maybe you use this app…
How Writing a Diary Will Transform Your English Skills
Did you keep a diary or journal? We do! Not only is it great for recording memories, but it will completely transform your English skills. Read a few entries from…
“How Are You” in English – Different ways to ask this question
Maybe you have been through this situation before. Somebody asks you ‘How are you?’ and you do one of these: you don’t know exactly how to answer this in a…
Por Qué Crees Que No Puedes Aprender Inglés
¿Te has preguntado, por qué no puedo aprender inglés? ¿Sientes que todo el mundo habla inglés menos tú? ¿Qué tus amigos se han sacado múltiples certificados? ¿Que no llegas a…
Cooking at Home: Learn English Food Vocabulary from Youtube Videos
Quarantined and spending an insane amount of time in the kitchen trying to make something to eat. Can you relate? This awesome YouTube channel will help you learn English, practice…
5 Secret (But Great) TV Shows and Series to Learn English
In today’s post, we will share with you 5 secret, but great, TV shows that are perfect for you to learn English and practice your listening skills while having lots of fun….
40+ phrases to express preferences in English (beyond ‘I like’)
Everybody has different opinions about what is good. These opinions are called preferences – basically what you like and even how you like it. Coffee, for instance. Do you take…
5 Questions to Ask Your English Tutor Before They Teach You
All over the world, there are English tutors offering their services. “Learn English with a Native Speaker!” We see their advertisements. There is a phone number to call. Their fees…
See, Sea, C: Why you should learn English homophones
Have you ever wondered why so many English words sound the same? It’s a common question from English language learners. The truth is that English sounds can be made with…
How to set your English goals and find motivation
Have you ever procrastinated on something? Maybe you have a dream or goal in mind, but you haven’t progressed much? You may not be motivated, it seems too hard or…