Language Use
Direct and Indirect Speech: 4 Rules for Tense Changes in Reported Speech
If you need English for your daily life, and you are often using English at work, in school, or with friends, then you need to know about direct and indirect speech in English. Indirect speech is also known as reported speech and is something that I have been asked about recently by students on Instagram.…
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Everyday English: Dictation Practice to Learn Phrasal Verbs & Pronunciation
Every Saturday, I have been giving a live “Everyday English” lesson on my YouTube channel to teach more everyday English skills. These (everyday) English skills help learners use English more comfortably and confidently in daily life. We’ve reviewed a lot of important points over the past several weeks, skills like grammar, pronunciation, test prep, phrasal…
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Regrets and How to Use the 3rd Conditional in English
When you read this blog, you improve your English. In fact, if you read this blog every week, you will improve even more! Do you recognize a pattern with the above two sentences? If you said they were both real conditional sentences, then you are absolutely right! However, there is a key difference in the…
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TOEFL Speaking: Question 1
I’ve been getting a lot of requests for more test preparation materials, especially to help students with the speaking section of the TOEFL. I’ve helped many students pass the TOEFL exam, reach their goals, get into universities, obtain new jobs, and overcome obstacles in this challenging test. Today I want to share information, tips, and…
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English Idioms with TOWN
I am out of town this week; however, I still want you guys to learn helpful everyday English skills which is why you have this short (but very sweet) video teaching you English idioms with town! As I’ve explained in the past, learning idioms (and expressions) by a theme is a great way to memorize…
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