Author: JoelB

What does “Above Board” mean?

Learn the meaning of “above board” in this short, 1-minute video. What does it mean? Check it out now and improve your idiom knowledge! Hi, my name is Jessica. I’m an English tutor. And in today’s lesson we’re going to talk about the phrase “Above Board.”

The Meaning of “Holy Cow”

What does the phrase ‘holy cow’ mean? Learn how to use this expression and what it really means. Improve your English now and check it out! Hi, my name is Jessica. I’m an English tutor and in today’s lesson we’re going to talk about a funny English exclamation. And that is, “Holy Cow!”

Phrasal Verb – “Mess Up”

What does “mess up” mean? Learn how to use this phrasal verb and what it really means. Improve your English now and check it out! Hi, my name is Jessica. I’m an English tutor. And today we’re going to talk about the phrasal verb “mess up.”

Meaning of “Narrow Down”

What does “narrow down” mean? Learn how to use this phrasal verb and what it really means. Improve your English now and check it out! Hi, my name is Jessica. I’m an English tutor. And in today’s lesson we’re going to talk about the phrasal verb “Narrow Down.”

Caught Red-Handed’ Meaning

What does “caught red-handed” mean? Learn how to use this expression and what it really means. Improve your English now and check it out! In today’s lesson, I’m going to teach you the idiom “To be caught red-handed.” What does this mean? To be caught red-handed? Like with a red hand?

“A Slap on the Wrist” Meaning

What does “a slap on the wrist” mean? Learn how to use this expression and what it really means. Improve your English now and check it out! In today’s lesson we’re going to talk about the idiom “A slap on the wrist.”

Can I Learn English with Subtitles?

Should we use subtitles when learning English? Are subtitles good for learning English? Find the answer here. Check it out! “Is it good to use subtitles when studying English?” A lot of students ask me if they should use subtitles when they’re watching videos in English. And the answer is – it depends.

Boring VS Annoying – Learn the Difference

What does “boring” mean? What does “annoying” mean? How are they different? Learn the difference between “boring” and “annoying”. Check it out! In today’s lesson, we’re going to talk about the words “boring” and “annoying.” A lot of my English students have been confused about these words, so hopefully this short video will help clear […]

Meaning of “Align” – ESL Mistakes

What does “align” really mean? Am I using it correctly? Watch this short video to learn the correct way here. Hi, my name is Jessica. I’m an English tutor. And in today’s lesson we’re going to talk about using the word “align” “coordinate” and “agreement.”

Meaning of “Pass the Buck”

What does “pass the buck” mean? Learn how to use this idiom and what it really means. Improve your English now and check it out! Today we’re going to talk about the idiom “Pass the buck.” Now, literally a “buck” is a male deer, which is an animal. But this idiom is completely unrelated to […]

‘Debt’ Pronunciation – ESL Lesson

How do you pronounce ‘debt’? What is the correct pronunciation? Check out this short video to learn how to pronounce ‘debt’ correctly! In this lesson, I’m going to help you pronounce the word “debt” correctly. D-E- B-T. You’d be surprised, but a lot of English students pronounce this word incorrectly.

“Tough Love” Meaning – ESL Lesson

What does “tough love” mean? Learn how to use this word correctly. Improve your English now and check it out! Hi, I’m Joel. In this video we’re going to talk about the idiom “tough love.” What does “tough love” mean? Well, “tough” can mean something similar to difficult or hard.

Pronounce ‘Sour’ Correctly – ESL Lesson

Learn the pronunciation of ‘sour” in this video. Watch it now! Hi, this is Joel. In this video, I’m going to help you pronounce the word “sour.” A lot of students actually pronounce this word incorrectly.

Meaning of “Pan Out”

What does ‘pan out’ mean? Watch this short video to learn a simple trick about “pan out” and use it correctly. Hi, I’m Joel. In this video we’re going to discuss the idiom to “pan out. So, what does it mean if something “pans out?” Of course, you know a pan is something that you […]

TOEFL Exam Prep #1 – Preparing for TOEFL

Taking the TOEFL? Make sure you’re prepared! Watch this first introductory video to make sure you get start preparing for the TOEFL correctly Hello, my name is Steve. And I am your personal, and professional, American English consultant. Today, I want to discuss with you the TOEFL English assessment exam.

TOEFL Exam Prep #3 – Vocabulary

Taking the TOEFL? Make sure you’re prepared! Watch this introductory video, which focuses on the importance of vocabulary on the TOEFL exam. Welcome back to part three in our series on TOEFL prep. My name is Steve, and I am your personal, and professional, American English consultant. In this section I want to begin to […]

TOEFL Exam Prep #4 – Grammar

Taking the TOEFL? Make sure you’re prepared! Watch this introductory video, #4 in our introduction to TOEFL series, which focuses on the importance of grammar on the TOEFL exam. Hello again, I am Steve, and I am your personal, and professional, American English consultant. As we discussed in the previous videos understanding how TOEFL asks […]

TOEFL Exam Prep #5 – Speaking Section

Taking the TOEFL? Make sure you’re prepared! Watch this introductory video, #5 in our introduction to TOEFL series, which focuses on the importance of the TOEFL speaking section and how to do well in this area. Greeting and salutations, my name is Steve, and I am your personal, and professional, American English consultant. In this […]

‘Pass Out’ VS ‘Pass Away’

What’s the difference between ‘pass out’ and ‘pass away’? Click here to learn more! Reinforce it with example sentences. Hi, I’m Joel. In this video, I’m going to show you the difference between “pass out” and “pass away.” So, what’s the difference between “pass out” and “pass away”?