Posts Tagged ‘learn english’
Never Travel.
Never Travel. Said no one…ever. How the travel bug is not a world-wide infectious disease baffles me. (baffle=completely confuse) However, I must keep my open-mind and accept that not everyone has the same interests and passions. I will say though, that I am where I am today, only because of the adventures I’ve taken in…
Read MoreWords 1 & 2 of the Weekend: narrow-minded & bigotry
Why are they useful? These words will be featured in an upcoming blog post for you to practice reading, reflection and writing. They are both ugly words, that can cause harm and reflect hatred…which is something none of us should have in our hearts. Finding ways to open your mind can eliminate any bigoted ideas.…
Read MoreMinimal Pairs: Pronunciation Problems with TH
There are many parts that are equally important to speaking English fluently. Some of the things we’ve reviewed recently on English Outside the Box have been vocabulary (words of the weekend) and grammar, specifically the future tense. However, knowing what to say, is just as important as knowing HOW to say it. Speaking with accurate…
Read MoreWords 1 & 2 of the Weekend: Pack & Rearrange
Why are they useful? Packing is something you will definitely do in your life, if you haven’t already. You’ll pack for a vacation, when you move to a new place, your child’s lunch, or diaper bag, the list could go on. While you’re doing this, chances are, you’ll need more room because things won’t fit. So,…
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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…
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