Chains of Words: Connected Speech in English

Chains of Words: Connected Speech in English

Speaking and Understanding In my classes, I often have conversations with students about speaking like a native speaker and about...

One Little Word

One Little Word

Confused   Prepositions in English are frustrating, but they are important. I was checking my FaceBook this morning when I...

In the Language Cage

In the Language Cage

Feeling Stuck Maybe this is you. You are frustrated with your English progress. You feel that you cannot express yourself...

English Expression of the Week: With flying colors

English Expression of the Week: With flying colors

The Expression   This week’s English expression is “with flying colors.” Keep reading to understand the meaning of this common...

English Expression of the Week: On a Roll

English Expression of the Week: On a Roll

The Expression   The expression of the week is a phrase that you will hear in informal English. “on a...

English Expression of the Week: too much

English Expression of the Week: too much

You Already Know   Many times, you have heard the words “too much.” In grammar class, you have learned that...

Writing a Cover Letter Guide Part 1

Writing a Cover Letter Guide Part 1

situation You want to find a job. There is a position that is good for you. You have prepared your...

About English and Butterflies

About English and Butterflies

When a caterpillar becomes a butterfly, it must work very hard. First, it must make its cocoon. Then it must...

Understanding English Tenses

Understanding English Tenses

Tenses in English   There are 12 tenses in English. Each tense has two parts, time and aspect.   Time...

English Tenses Overview

English Tenses Overview

Tense Formulas Basic formulas for the twelve main tenses in English. Aspect Past Present Future Simple Subject+verb+object Subject+verb+object Subject+will+verb+object Continuous...

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