Idioms, Phrasal Verbs + more with PEEL
As you have learned along your English journey, words in English can have multiple meanings, be used in different contexts, and have completely different meanings when part of an idiom or phrasal verb. During breakfast the other day, I was peeling my banana and had a thought about the many different uses of the word…
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How to Use the Perfect Tense (s) in English
Ah, the perfect tenses. Many people would disagree that these tenses are not”perfect” because they actually cause a lot of confusion and difficulty with learning and understanding English. However, they don’t need to be confusing and I am here today to help you understand each of the 6 perfect tenses. I will explain the structure,…
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5 Ways to Speak English more Fluently without a Private Tutor
There is a common pattern among my students when talking about their English skills, and which of their skills are stronger and weaker. Most students want to improve their English speaking skills. Most students complain that they don’t speak as well as they would like to, and/or lack the confidence to speak as well as they read.…
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TOEFL Writing Tips for the Independent Essay
Oh, the TOEFL test. If you are not familiar with the TOEFL, then let me give you a little information. It stands for “Test of English as a Foreign Language,” and is an exam that is often required for non-native English speakers who wish to work, study, and (sometimes) live abroad. Most universities will require this…
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How to Talk about Love and Dating in English for Valentine’s Day + 25 helpful verbs and expressions
Did you know that the official day of love and romance is right around the corner? Okay, Valentine’s Day might just be a “Hallmark holiday” (which means it was just created by the largely famous greeting card company called Hallmark to make them profits), but we can’t deny that love is in the air around this…
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