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Jun 13
PHRASAL VERBS with “throw”
A phrasal verb is a combination of a verb and an adverb or preposition, for example ‘look up’ or ‘look after’, which together have a particular meaning which is different from the verb alone. Phrasal verbs with “throw” have a range of meanings depending on the preposition or adverb they are paired with. Here are the definitions and examples …
Jun 12
IDIOM OF THE DAY – “to make ends meet”
Idioms are expressions whose meanings are different from the individual words and therefore aren’t meant to be taken literally. They exist in most languages and are usually the result of usage over a long period of time. If you have any questions or doubts, please ask in the comments or send me a private message. …
May 26
GRAMMAR – This, that, these, those
Demonstrative Pronouns Visual Aid Quick Tips This simple framework can help your students understand and correctly use these pronouns.
May 26
Adverbs of Frequency
Have you ever wondered how to tell someone how often you do something? There are special words in English that help us do just that. They’re called adverbs of frequency, and they’re pretty cool! Let’s learn more about them together. What are Adverbs of Frequency? Adverbs of frequency are words that tell us how often …
May 22
A Job vs. Work
A Job Work Key Differences Examples to Illustrate If you have any questions or doubts, please ask in the comments or send me a private message. Follow me on Instagram: @englishyourwaybror look for the hashtag #LearnEnglishWithCarlo
May 22
CONFUSING WORDS: Wait vs. Await
Today, let’s learn the difference between “wait” and “await”. Both words are about staying in a place until something happens, but they are used differently. Here’s a simple guide: Wait Await Key Points to Remember: Practice Try these sentences: Answers: I hope this helps you understand the difference between “wait” and “await”. Keep practicing, and …
May 22
VOCABULARY: The Most Commonish Words
The 300 Most Commonly Used English Words According to studies, the first 25 most commonly used words make up about 30% of all printed material in English. The first 100 make up about 50% of all written material, and the first 300 make up about 65% of all written material in English. Here’s a list …
May 21
GRAMMAR: Capitalization Rules
The English language has some strange rules about when to use capital letters. Here are some important guidelines:
May 21
The Alphabet – Phonetically
Today, we’re going to learn how to pronounce each letter phonetically. This will help you read, write, and speak English more confidently. Let’s start by going through the alphabet together. For example, the letter ‘A’ is pronounced ‘ei,’ ‘B’ is pronounced ‘bi,’ and ‘C’ is pronounced ‘si.’ Alphabet and Numbers A (ei), B (bi), C …
May 20
In spite of vs. Despite
“In spite of” and “despite” are very similar in meaning and usage, and both are used to show contrast or opposition to what is expected. Basic Meaning Both “in spite of” and “despite” mean that something happens even though there is something that might prevent it. They are used to express a contrast between two …