IT'S MY BIRTHDAY!! I feel old as dirt, which I think needs no explanation, and I'm here to give you some celebration idioms and birthday phrases. Photo by lil artsy on Pexels.com On your birthday, you might want to let your hair down and get a little bit wild! I don't because I'm old, and… Continue reading Phrasal Verb and Idiom Friday!
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Adverbs of frequency
Adverbs of frequency help to show how often you do something. They're a great way to talk about how much experience you've had doing something, or how you spent most of your time in the past. What's something you do often? Tell me in the comments!
Phrasal Verb and Idiom Friday!
If you're studying you may find yourself in the midst of midterms and exams at the moment. I know how you feel and I wish you the best of luck. Photo by Monstera on Pexels.com You may feel like you're in over your head with work and essays at the moment, but I want to… Continue reading Phrasal Verb and Idiom Friday!
Words and Phrases for Clothes
Have a look at some helpful words and phrases for clothes and clothes shopping. These phrases and words get progressively harder, so try to challenge yourself! Photo by Kai Pilger on Pexels.com WordMeaningExamplehigh heels shoes that have a tall or long heel base that makes you look taller'I hate wearing high heels because my feet… Continue reading Words and Phrases for Clothes
Phrasal Verb and Idiom Friday!
Do you have any pets? Today's phrasal verbs and idioms are all about taking care of animals. I have a little one-eyed dachshund, called Sammy. He's pretty awesome. Sammy likes to pig out on chicken whenever he gets the opportunity, and he's spoiled rotten by my parents, so he gets a lot of chicken! He… Continue reading Phrasal Verb and Idiom Friday!
Exam tips: Spelling Help
Some students, especially those who have learned English mainly through watching movies or playing video games, struggle with spelling words correctly in English. I'm here to tell you that native speakers can struggle with spelling, too. I am a terrible speller, I always have been, and I'm sure if you go through these blog entries,… Continue reading Exam tips: Spelling Help
Phrasal Verb and Idiom Friday!
Today's phrasal verb and idiom Friday is brought to you by my current Netflix binge. I've been rewatching The Blacklist, and although sometimes the storyline seems to go round in circles, it's a guilty pleasure that I can't seem to do without at the moment. There is something incredibly soothing about James Spader's dulcet tones,… Continue reading Phrasal Verb and Idiom Friday!
Vocabulary for love on Valentine’s Day
Happy Valentine's Day! Valentine's Day is a day to celebrate love in all forms! Traditionally people give cards (anonymously) to someone they love or someone they have a crush on, buy chocolates and candies for their partners, and go on romantic dates. Here are some vocabulary and phrases that are all about love for Valentine's… Continue reading Vocabulary for love on Valentine’s Day
Phrasal Verb and Idiom Friday!
Tuesday is Valentine's Day, and that should mean that love is in the air. You might be one of the lucky ones who has someone to cuddle up with on Valentine's Day, or you may be on your tod. Photo by Loe Moshkovska on Pexels.com Regardless of whether you're solo or cuffed this Valentine's day,… Continue reading Phrasal Verb and Idiom Friday!
Talking about Plans: Which future do you use?
Many students have difficulties deciding between using will, be going to and present continuous, as all can be used for the future. Present Continuous Often present continuous is used to talk about confirmed plans that you've made with someone else. This someone else could be an organization, friend or family. We can also use it… Continue reading Talking about Plans: Which future do you use?
English Class with Heather 