Language Use
Understanding the Future Tense (+ practice)
Think about the amount of times you speak in the future tense: talking about personal plans, work goals, vacations, schedules, predictions, etc… Learning and understanding the various ways you can communicate in the future will help you be more successful in expressing yourself. Remember, even though all of the following tenses are “the future,” each…
Read MoreWords 1 & 2 of the Weekend: Anxious & Relieved
Why are they useful? They’re common feelings, especially around the current World Cup events… Or of course, anything you can feel nervous about. ? They’re opposite feelings too. So, you feel relieved, when you no longer feel anxious. EX: Paulo was feeling very anxious before Brazil’s game, but was relieved with their victory. What are…
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Are you in love? Express yourself with these English idioms!
To be in love with someone is certainly a special feeling. I am feeling extra, extra in love today because Paulo and I are celebrating our 1 year wedding anniversary. ♥ In honor of us, this post will teach you 7 English idioms related to love and marriage. First, test yourself with 5 common ones. Can…
Read MoreWhat is the World Cup?
Tomorrow marks a pretty important day, as some may call it…the start of their religion! Finally, FIFA’s World Cup is here, are you ready? There is always a lot of excitement around the World Cup, even for non-soccer fans [myself included in this category]. It is the most watched sporting event around the world.…
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Everyday English Expressions to Help Conversations
English fluency is the ability to speak English easily and smoothly, and part of this is being able to move through a conversation, redirect something when needed, give more details, or organize what wants to be said. Expressions are helpful in doing this, but these expressions aren’t always found in the dictionary. Luckily, you’re in the right…
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