A lot of the punctuation is the same for various languages, but a lot of the uses my be different. Even if you feel like you have a grasp on English punctuation, you might want to skim through this to make sure. I’m going to cover the main punctuation marks which serve a grammatical purpose. […]

This video will help English learners to learn and to practice the differences between the /r/ and the /l/ sounds.

There are 4 personal titles that are used a lot in the English language. Mr. Mrs. Miss and Ms. In the UK, you do not use periods after the abbreviations of personal titles, but in the USA and Canada you do use periods. You use titles with people who are older than you or who […]

There are lots of different ways to say you are sad in English. Here are a few of the more common ways to say it. As always, leave a comment if you have any questions! I’m sad. I’m disappointed. I’m tired. – some people say they are tired, when they are really sad. I’m bummed. […]

Many native English speakers, as well as English learners, have trouble knowing when to use which – it’s or its. “It’s” means “it has” or “it is” It’s been a great day! (It has) It’s been good talking to you. (It has) It’s 11:26pm. (It is) It’s Saturday, March 20th. (It is) It’s wonderful to […]

Here are some expressions to use when you aren’t feeling so well. It’s important to learn these in case you are traveling abroad and you need someone to help you. I’m under the weather. I’m feeling run down. I’m sick. or I’m ill. I’m coming down with something. I caught a cold. I have a […]

Do you know what the difference is between ‘lie’ and ‘lay’? Lie means “to recline”. It’s an intransitive verb which means it does not take a direct object. I am lying on the bed. Lay means “to put” or “to place”. It’s a transitive verb which means it takes a direct object. I am laying […]

It’s important to expand you vocabulary and learn new ways to say thing same thing. Instead of saying, “I’m tired” all of the time when you feel tired try: I’m beat. I’m exhausted. I’m pooped. I’m worn out. I’m done. I’m sleepy. I’m spent. I’m flat out tired. I’m dead on my feet. I’m running […]

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