Posts Tagged ‘learn english’
Word of the weekend: forte
Why is it useful? Use this word to explain what you like and what you’re good at! Or, just the opposite.. Let someone know you’re not up to something, because it’s not your ‘forte’. additional vocabulary: to be up to something – be interested in doing Courtesy: Merriam-Webster Learner’s Dictionary
Read MoreWord of the Weekend: productive
Why is it important? This word can be used personally and professionally, and productivity is important for both areas. I am utilizing my surgery downtime to be extremely productive with several projects. How about you? Courtesy: Merriam-Webster Learner’s Dictionary
Read MoreWord Crimes Part 1: Vocabulary
Weird Al Yankovic is back! Who is Weird Al? Do a quick Google search, and you may recognize his iconic look, or perhaps his song parodies. My memory of his music dates back to the ’90s, and his comical (funny) versions of trendy (popular) songs make it hard not to dance and sing along. One…
Read MorePhrasal Verbs! Ways to learn and some examples + video!
Understanding phrasal verbs can help you avoid situations like the cartoon above. Knowing them can make you sound more like a native speaker, and definitely help you understand native speakers, because they are incredibly common in everyday speech. Phrasal verbs are idiomatic like expressions that have meanings separate from their literal verb meaning. They are…
Read MoreWords 1 & 2 of the Weekend: Independence Day & patriotism
Oh yeah, words of the weekend have come early! Happy 4th of July! Why are these words useful? It’s an important holiday here in the States. So whether you’re living here, are interested in American culture, or are just interested in English, it could be helpful for you to know what today is celebrating. Patriotism…
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