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
Nominalization
Today we’ll be talking about nominalization. Nominalization is the process of creating nouns from other parts of speech, mostly verbs… Read More »Nominalization
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
Noun Phrases
Today we’ll be talking about noun phrases. A noun phrase is a group that consists of two or more words… Read More »Noun Phrases
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
Compound Nouns
Today we’ll be talking about compound nouns. A compound noun is a noun that consists of two or more words… Read More »Compound Nouns
Attributive Nouns
Today we’ll be talking about attributive nouns. Attributive nouns, also known as noun adjuncts, are nouns that are used before… Read More »Attributive Nouns
Collective Nouns
Today we’ll be talking about collective nouns. Collective nouns refer to a collection or group of multiple people, animals or… Read More »Collective Nouns
Concrete and Abstract Nouns
Today we’ll be talking about concrete and abstract nouns. Concrete nouns denote people, animals and objects that are physically tangible,… Read More »Concrete and Abstract Nouns
Nouns of Address
Today we’ll be talking about nouns of address. These are nouns used in direct speech. We use them to get… Read More »Nouns of Address
Common and Proper Nouns
In the previous couple articles we were talking about nouns. Nouns can be categorized in many different ways. Let’s start… Read More »Common and Proper Nouns
Predicate Nouns
In the previous article we were talking about nouns used as subjects or objects. I also mentioned that nouns can… Read More »Predicate Nouns
English Vocabulary – TO SHOW ONE’S GUNS
The expression TO SHOW ONE’S GUNS means to show one’s muscles or probably flex one’s biceps: He isn’t very smart,… Read More »English Vocabulary – TO SHOW ONE’S GUNS
English Vocabulary – CAR POOL
The noun CAR POOL means a group of people who regularly share a car when they are going to and… Read More »English Vocabulary – CAR POOL
English Vocabulary – NOW THAT I THINK ABOUT IT
The expression NOW THAT I THINK ABOUT IT is used to express your view or feeling about sth after having… Read More »English Vocabulary – NOW THAT I THINK ABOUT IT
English Vocabulary – MATCHMAKER
A MATCHMAKER, pronounced /ˈmætʃˌmeɪkɚ/, is a person who tries to bring two unmarried individuals together in an attempt to promote… Read More »English Vocabulary – MATCHMAKER
English Vocabulary – TO PURSUE
The verb TO PURSUE, pronounced /pɚˈsuː/, has a couple of meanings: 1) to follow and try to catch or capture… Read More »English Vocabulary – TO PURSUE
English Vocabulary – TORPID
The adjective TORPID, pronounced /ˈtoɚpəd/, means having or showing very little energy or movement, not active, numb, very slow in… Read More »English Vocabulary – TORPID
English Vocabulary – IN STEP
The adverbial expression IN STEP means: 1) with the same rhythm as sb or sth: The four soldiers walked in… Read More »English Vocabulary – IN STEP
English Vocabulary – TO HITCH A RIDE
The expression TO HITCH A RIDE means to get a ride in a passing vehicle. I was already late, so… Read More »English Vocabulary – TO HITCH A RIDE
English Vocabulary – TO SUCKLE
The verb TO SUCKLE, pronounced /ˈsʌkəl/, primarily means to give (a baby or young animal) milk from a breast or… Read More »English Vocabulary – TO SUCKLE
English Vocabulary – STRAITENED CIRCUMSTANCES
The expression STRAITENED CIRCUMSTANCES means circumstances in which you have very little money or at least less money than before:… Read More »English Vocabulary – STRAITENED CIRCUMSTANCES
English Vocabulary – HIT THE BOOKS
The verbal expression HIT THE BOOKS means to study or begin studying very intensely: I must pass this exam if… Read More »English Vocabulary – HIT THE BOOKS
English Vocabulary – NURSERY
The noun NURSERY, pronounced /ˈnɚsəri/, has a couple of meanings: 1) the room where a baby sleeps: They got the… Read More »English Vocabulary – NURSERY
OPPOSITE vs ACROSS FROM
The two prepositions, OPPOSITE and ACROSS FROM, can be often used interchangeably. They both mean on the other side of… Read More »OPPOSITE vs ACROSS FROM
English Vocabulary – THE CREEPS
The phrase THE CREEPS means an uncomfortable feeling of disgust, nervousness or fear. It’s usually used in verbal expressions like:… Read More »English Vocabulary – THE CREEPS
Four-Word Complex Prepositions
In two of my previous articles I discussed the most important two-word and three-word complex prepositions. I also promised to… Read More »Four-Word Complex Prepositions
English Vocabulary – THINK BIG
The verbal expression THINK BIG means to think about doing things that involve a lot of people, money, effort, etc.,… Read More »English Vocabulary – THINK BIG
Three-Word Complex Prepositions
In one of my previous articles I discussed the most important two-word complex prepositions. I also promised to cover three-word… Read More »Three-Word Complex Prepositions
English Vocabulary – FIXTURE
The noun FIXTURE, pronounced /ˈfɪkstʃɚ/, means sth that is attached to a building and that is not removed when the… Read More »English Vocabulary – FIXTURE
TO SUSPECT vs TO ACCUSE vs TO ALLEGE
There’s some overlap in meaning between the verbs TO SUSPECT, TO ACCUSE and TO ALLEGE. But still, there are also… Read More »TO SUSPECT vs TO ACCUSE vs TO ALLEGE
English Vocabulary – IT HIT ME
The expression IT HIT ME is used when you realize something, if something becomes suddenly clear to you. Naturally, you… Read More »English Vocabulary – IT HIT ME
English Vocabulary – TRIFLING
The adjective TRIFLING, pronounced /ˈtraɪfəlɪŋ/, means having little value or importance. Here are some examples: This isn’t a trifling matter,… Read More »English Vocabulary – TRIFLING
Two-Word Complex Prepositions
Prepositions may be simple, so consisting of just one word, or complex, so consisting of two, three, or even four… Read More »Two-Word Complex Prepositions
English Vocabulary – HIT IT OFF
The expression HIT IT OFF means to become friends, to get along well. Here are some examples: When I first… Read More »English Vocabulary – HIT IT OFF
Free vs Bound Prepositions
Prepositions are function words that introduce a prepositional phrase. They can be divided into free and bound prepositions. Many prepositions… Read More »Free vs Bound Prepositions
English Vocabulary – TO ACCOST
The verb TO ACCOST, pronounced /əˈkɑːst/ is a regular verb. It means to approach and speak to sb often in… Read More »English Vocabulary – TO ACCOST
English Vocabulary – THE HELL, THE HECK
The two expressions, THE HELL and THE HECK are used in a similar way, the latter being a more polite… Read More »English Vocabulary – THE HELL, THE HECK
Modals and Semi-Modals Overview
When discussing auxiliary verbs, we should pay special attention to modal verbs and semi-modals. Without diving into details, let’s just… Read More »Modals and Semi-Modals Overview
Vocabulary and Idioms – Large Amount
Here are some idioms and words that you can use to talk about large amounts of something. Expressions with Adjectives… Read More »Vocabulary and Idioms – Large Amount
The Three Primary Verbs in English – BE, HAVE and DO
The three verbs, BE, HAVE and DO, play an important role in English. They are called primary verbs. In fact,… Read More »The Three Primary Verbs in English – BE, HAVE and DO
English Vocabulary – THE THIRD TIME IS THE CHARM
The expression THE THIRD TIME IS THE CHARM is used to say that two efforts at sth have already failed… Read More »English Vocabulary – THE THIRD TIME IS THE CHARM
English Vocabulary – HAVE GIVE
The expression HAVE GIVE is used to talk about materials. It means to be flexible, to have the ability to… Read More »English Vocabulary – HAVE GIVE
English Vocabulary – STRAIGHT SHOOTER
The expression STRAIGHT SHOOTER means a person who is very honest and always says what he or she thinks. Here… Read More »English Vocabulary – STRAIGHT SHOOTER
English Vocabulary – IN UNISON
The adverbial expression IN UNISON /ˈjuːnəsən/ means together at the same time: I like it so much when you play… Read More »English Vocabulary – IN UNISON
English Vocabulary – THERE YOU GO
The expression THERE YOU GO is used to say that sth has been accomplished or done in a satisfactory way:… Read More »English Vocabulary – THERE YOU GO
English Vocabulary – LONG SHOT
The expression LONG SHOT means an attempt or effort that is not likely to be successful: My goal was to… Read More »English Vocabulary – LONG SHOT
TO ABIDE vs TO ABIDE BY
Let’s have a look at the verb TO ABIDE and its phrasal verb form with the particle BY, so ABIDE… Read More »TO ABIDE vs TO ABIDE BY
English Vocabulary – GET ONE’S BEARINGS
The expression GET ONE’S BEARINGS, sometimes also FIND ONE’S BEARINGS, means to find out your position, so to figure out… Read More »English Vocabulary – GET ONE’S BEARINGS
English Vocabulary – JUMP THROUGH HOOPS
The informal idiomatic expression jump through hoops means to do a complicated or annoying series of things in order to… Read More »English Vocabulary – JUMP THROUGH HOOPS
Characteristics of Adverbs
Let’s have a look at the morphological, syntactic and semantic characteristics of adverbs. You can watch the video version of… Read More »Characteristics of Adverbs
Characteristics of Adjectives in English
In my previous articles I discussed the characteristics of nouns and verbs. Now it’s time for the characteristics of adjectives.… Read More »Characteristics of Adjectives in English
English Vocabulary – TO EVICT
The verb TO EVICT is a regular verb, pronounced /ɪˈvɪkt/. It means to force sb to leave a place. Here… Read More »English Vocabulary – TO EVICT
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