Idioms with the Noun FOOT
Today we’ll be talking about words and idioms with the noun FOOT. We already covered idioms with HEAD, EYE, MOUTH,… Read More »Idioms with the Noun FOOT
Idioms with the Noun HAND
Today we’ll be talking about words and idioms with the noun HAND. We already covered idioms with HEAD, EYE, MOUTH,… Read More »Idioms with the Noun HAND
Idioms with the Noun HEART
Today we’ll be talking about words and idioms with the noun HEART. We already covered idioms with HEAD, EYE, MOUTH,… Read More »Idioms with the Noun HEART
Idioms with the Noun NECK
Today we’ll be talking about words and idioms with the noun NECK. We already covered idioms with HEAD, EYE, MOUTH… Read More »Idioms with the Noun NECK
Idioms with the Noun TOOTH
Today we’ll be talking about words and idioms with the noun TOOTH. We already covered idioms with HEAD, EYE and… Read More »Idioms with the Noun TOOTH
Idioms with the Noun MOUTH
Today we’ll be talking about words and idioms with the noun MOUTH. This article comes from issue 2 (1/2023) of… Read More »Idioms with the Noun MOUTH
Idioms with the Noun EYE
Today we’ll be talking about words and idioms with the noun EYE. This article comes from issue 2 (1/2023) of… Read More »Idioms with the Noun EYE
Technical English – Chemical Elements
This time we’ll be talking about chemical elements. Maybe it’s said too much, we’ll just list them all along with… Read More »Technical English – Chemical Elements
Idioms with the Noun HEAD
There are many words in English that include a name of a body part. There are lots of idioms with… Read More »Idioms with the Noun HEAD
Technical English – Circle Terminology
Today we’ll learn some math language. Let’s have a look at a circle. You probably remember from school that a… Read More »Technical English – Circle Terminology
Phrasal Verbs – Traveling by Car
Today we’ll learn some vocabulary related to traveling by car. Actually, we’re going to learn some verbs, and in particular… Read More »Phrasal Verbs – Traveling by Car
Thematic Vocabulary – Skiing
Today we’ll learn some vocabulary related to skiing. This article is part of the more comprehensive article on winter sports… Read More »Thematic Vocabulary – Skiing
Learn English Through Stories – You Should Set an Example
Here’s a story about two brothers, Jake and Mike. Their father is a forester and he’s taken them to the… Read More »Learn English Through Stories – You Should Set an Example
Thematic Vocabulary – Snow and Ice Formations
Today we’ll learn some vocabulary related to snow and ice. These two materials can take different forms. This article is… Read More »Thematic Vocabulary – Snow and Ice Formations
Learn English Through Stories – Argumentative Matryoshka Dolls
Here’s a story about some argumentative matryoshka dolls… Doll 10: Hey, the big one, you must be thinking you’re the… Read More »Learn English Through Stories – Argumentative Matryoshka Dolls
Learn English Through Stories – The Three Willowy Figures
Here’s a story about three willowy figures … If you say that someone or something is willowy, it means they’re… Read More »Learn English Through Stories – The Three Willowy Figures
Learn English Through Stories – Slacking Off Recently
Here’s a story for you about someone who has been slacking off recently. Once upon a time there was a… Read More »Learn English Through Stories – Slacking Off Recently
Learn English Through Stories – Frostbite
Do you know what frostbite is? Here’s a story about a hard time in the mountains… Jack: We’re out on… Read More »Learn English Through Stories – Frostbite
Learn English Through Stories – Greetings from the Manhole
Here’s a story about a man sitting in a manhole. That simple! Do you know what a manhole is? It’s… Read More »Learn English Through Stories – Greetings from the Manhole
Learn English Through Stories – Let’s Clink Glasses
Here’s a story about some girls talking about this and that. They’re enjoying the time they can spend together. It’s… Read More »Learn English Through Stories – Let’s Clink Glasses
Learn English Through Stories – Mama Wallaby, Baby Wallaby
Here’s a story about a mama wallaby and a baby wallaby. What is a wallaby in the first place? Well,… Read More »Learn English Through Stories – Mama Wallaby, Baby Wallaby
Learn English Through Stories – It Must be the Fallopian Tube
Here’s a story about an operation carried out by two inexperienced doctors. Things are getting really weird. They’re operating on… Read More »Learn English Through Stories – It Must be the Fallopian Tube
Learn English Through Stories – Playing Hardball
Here’s a romantic story that never happened. What does the title of the story mean? To play hardball means to… Read More »Learn English Through Stories – Playing Hardball
Learn English Through Stories – Creepy-Crawly
Here’s a story about a creepy-crawly. A creepy-crawly is something small that crawls and gives you the creeps or just… Read More »Learn English Through Stories – Creepy-Crawly
Learn English Through Stories – The Caravan
Hey, here’s a story about a prince who is traveling the desert. He, his people and his animals are all… Read More »Learn English Through Stories – The Caravan
Learn English Through Stories – Maybe Jelly, But Not Fish
Hey, here’s a story about jellyfish. A jellyfish is a sea animal that has a very soft body and that… Read More »Learn English Through Stories – Maybe Jelly, But Not Fish
Learn English Through Stories – Why People Abhor Bacteria
Hey, today I have a story featuring bacteria for you. And at the end of the article I’ll have a… Read More »Learn English Through Stories – Why People Abhor Bacteria
Thematic Vocabulary – Rainy Weather
Today we’ll learn some vocabulary related to rainy weather. The sky got dark and thunder rumbled in the distance, although… Read More »Thematic Vocabulary – Rainy Weather
Thematic Vocabulary – On the Beach
Today we’ll learn some vocabulary related to the beach. Look at this beautiful sand castle. It must have taken really… Read More »Thematic Vocabulary – On the Beach
Thematic Vocabulary – Types of Homes
Today we’ll learn some vocabulary related to types of homes. We just bought a duplex penthouse near the beach. It… Read More »Thematic Vocabulary – Types of Homes
Collective Nouns for Animals
Today we’ll be talking about collective nouns denoting groups of animals. So, without further ado, let’s just jump in. General… Read More »Collective Nouns for Animals
Thematic Vocabulary – Chess
Today we’ll learn some vocabulary related to the game of chess. The chessboard consists of 64 squares. At the beginning… Read More »Thematic Vocabulary – Chess
Learn English Through Stories – Bad Luck
Here’s a story about two butterflies… Lolo: Look at this bounty of nature, Banu. It really perks me up. Banu:… Read More »Learn English Through Stories – Bad Luck
Thematic Vocabulary – Jobs
Today we’ll learn some vocabulary related to jobs. My three little sisters are dreaming of becoming confectioners in the future,… Read More »Thematic Vocabulary – Jobs
Learn English Through Stories – Desperately Gasping for Air
Here’s the story of Sana and Bongo, a girl and a simian… Sanna: Thank you, Bongo, for being such a… Read More »Learn English Through Stories – Desperately Gasping for Air
Thematic Vocabulary – Eyes
Today we’ll learn some vocabulary related to eyes. Oh no, I have bloodshot eyes again. I hope this isn’t anything… Read More »Thematic Vocabulary – Eyes
Learn English Through Stories – A Ghastly Figure
Here’s a story about something scary someone once saw… Man: It was one of those wakeful nights in late November.… Read More »Learn English Through Stories – A Ghastly Figure
Thematic Vocabulary – Car Dashboard
Today we’ll learn some vocabulary related to the car dashboard. To turn on the ignition, you have to put the… Read More »Thematic Vocabulary – Car Dashboard
Learn English Through Stories – Nip and Tuck
Here’s the story of two dolphins racing for fun… Dolo: Hey, buddy. Looks like we’re running nip and tuck. Meba:… Read More »Learn English Through Stories – Nip and Tuck
Thematic Vocabulary – Underwear
Today we’ll learn some vocabulary related to underwear. – I know we’re twins, but it doesn’t mean we have to… Read More »Thematic Vocabulary – Underwear
Learn English Through Stories – A Lost Cause
Here’s the story of Melinda who needs some help with her workout. M – Melinda B – Bo M: Excuse… Read More »Learn English Through Stories – A Lost Cause
Thematic Vocabulary – Food Preparation
Today we’ll learn some vocabulary related to food preparation. We’re having fish for dinner today. I scraped the scales off… Read More »Thematic Vocabulary – Food Preparation
Learn English Through Stories – Let’s Burn It To a Crisp
Here’s the story of two aliens talking about a familiar planet… XP16: From this vantage point we can see the… Read More »Learn English Through Stories – Let’s Burn It To a Crisp
Thematic Vocabulary – Birds
Today we’ll learn some vocabulary related to birds. This little bird is just hatching. You can see its beak/bill. Hopefully… Read More »Thematic Vocabulary – Birds
Learn English Through Stories – Trudging Through the Snow
Here’s the story of Ramona and Peaquay, two horses trudging through the snow… Ramona: We’ve been trudging through the snow… Read More »Learn English Through Stories – Trudging Through the Snow
Learn English Through Stories – Utopia
Here’s the story of a family arriving in Utopia… R – Mr. Raynolds P – the Prynes R: Good afternoon.… Read More »Learn English Through Stories – Utopia
Learn English Through Stories – Let’s Get Back Together
Here’s the story of Ben and Monica. They want to get back together… Ben: Come on, Monica, I know we… Read More »Learn English Through Stories – Let’s Get Back Together
English Vocabulary – VANTAGE POINT
The expression VANTAGE POINT means a position from which sth is viewed or considered: From this vantage point you can… Read More »English Vocabulary – VANTAGE POINT
English Vocabulary – TOPS
The word TOPS may be used as an adjective or adverb. As the former it means highest in quality, ability,… Read More »English Vocabulary – TOPS
English Vocabulary – WORKOUT
The noun WORKOUT means a period of physical exercise that you do in order to improve your fitness, ability, or… Read More »English Vocabulary – WORKOUT
English Vocabulary – TO TRUDGE
The verb TO TRUDGE means to walk slowly and heavily because you are tired or working very hard: She was… Read More »English Vocabulary – TO TRUDGE
English Vocabulary – TO A CRISP
The expression TO A CRISP means to a state of being hard, dry, and easily broken: The village was burned… Read More »English Vocabulary – TO A CRISP
English Vocabulary – TO WRITE STH OFF
The phrasal verb TO WRITE STH OFF means to consider sb or sth to be lost, hopeless, unimportant, etc.: You… Read More »English Vocabulary – TO WRITE STH OFF
English Vocabulary – THAT’S A GOOD ONE
The expression THAT’S A GOOD ONE is used to say that sth is amusing because it isn’t true: She says… Read More »English Vocabulary – THAT’S A GOOD ONE
English Vocabulary – TO GET A GRIP ON YOURSELF
The expression TO GET A GRIP ON YOURSELF or simply TO GET A GRIP means to get control of your… Read More »English Vocabulary – TO GET A GRIP ON YOURSELF
English Vocabulary – TO DEBILITATE
The verb TO DEBILITATE, pronounced /dɪˈbɪləˌteɪt/, means to make sth or sb weak, to reduce the strength of sb or… Read More »English Vocabulary – TO DEBILITATE
English Vocabulary – TO GET OVER SB/STH
The phrasal verb TO GET OVER SB/STH means to stop being controlled or bothered by sth, such as a problem… Read More »English Vocabulary – TO GET OVER SB/STH
English Vocabulary – BELIEVE YOU ME
The expression BELIEVE YOU ME is used for emphasis in phrases that express certainty, surprise, annoyance, etc.: Believe you me,… Read More »English Vocabulary – BELIEVE YOU ME
English Vocabulary – TO PULL STH OFF
The phrasal verb TO PULL STH OFF means to do sth difficult successfully: The task seemed very difficult, but we… Read More »English Vocabulary – TO PULL STH OFF
English Vocabulary – TO SUGARCOAT
The verb TO SUGARCOAT, pronounced /ˈʃʊgɚˌkoʊt/, means to talk about or describe sth in a way that makes it seem… Read More »English Vocabulary – TO SUGARCOAT