Meaning of ‘A Bunch’ – English Slang
What does “a bunch” mean in English? Learn how to use this phrase correctly. Improve your English now and check it out! Hi, I’m Joel. The slang in today’s lesson is, “a bunch.” “A bunch” is basically just a synonym for a lot, much or many. For example, I can say, “How many phones do […]
Meaning of ‘Abs’ – English Slang
What does ‘abs’ mean in English slang? Learn how to use this word correctly. Improve your English now and check it out! Hi, I’m Joel, I’m going to teach you about the word, “abs.” Abs is slang or short for your abdominal muscles or your stomach muscles.
Pronunciation of ‘Women’ – Get it Right!
How do you pronounce ‘women’? What is the correct pronunciation of ‘women’? Learn how to pronounce it correctly in this video. Check it out! Hi, I’m Joel, and in this short lesson, I’m going to help you pronounce the words “women” and “woman” correctly.
Meaning of ‘Ask Out’ – Phrasal Verbs
What does ‘ask out’ mean in English? Learn how to use this phrasal verb correctly. Improve your English now and check it out! Hi, I’m Joel. In this lesson, I’m going to teach you a great phrasal verb to know. This phrasal verb is very common, and it is, “to ask out.” What does it […]
Meaning of ‘All-Nighter’ – English Slang
What does ‘all-nighter’ mean in English slang? Learn how to use this term correctly. Improve your English now and check it out! In today’s lesson, we are going to talk about the term “all-nighter.” We normally use this term with the word “pull.” We say, “to pull an all-nighter.”
The Difference Between “Wedding” and “Marriage”
What is the difference between ‘wedding’ and ‘marriage’? What do ‘marriage’ and ‘wedding’ mean? Learn the how they’re different here and how to use them. Check it out! Hi, I’m Joel. Today, I’m going to talk about the difference between “wedding” and “marriage.” During my classes on Skype, a lot of students have been confused […]
Meaning of ‘The Sky’s the Limit’ – English Lesson
What does ‘The sky’s the limit’ mean in English? Learn how to use this phrase correctly and improve your English. Check it out now! Today, we’re going to talk about a very nice idiom, a motivational idiom or phrase. The phrase is, “the sky’s the limit.” This phrase has a very simple meaning. The meaning […]
Meaning of ‘Look Forward to’ – Phrasal Verbs
Hi, I’m Joel. Today, I’m going to teach you a very useful phrasal verb. Try to start using this in your English conversations to practice it so you can use it on a regular basis, because it sounds very natural, very American.
What Should You Say After Someone Else Sneezes
Don’t make this mistake! React properly after someone sneezes. Here you’ll learn what to say after someone else sneezes. Hi, I’m Joel… What I just did (in the video) is called “sneezing” or a “sneeze.” After somebody sneezes, the appropriate thing to say is, “Bless you.” Or, the long version would be, “God bless you.” […]
How to Pronounce ‘Been’ VS ‘Being’
How do you pronounce ‘been’ and ‘being’? What is the correct pronunciation? Watch this video to learn how to pronounce ‘being’ and ‘been’ correctly! Hi, I’m Joel. In this short lesson, I want to help you with the pronunciation of the words “been” and “being.” These words are a bit difficult for many English students. […]
A Long Time Ago vs Many Time Ago
What is correct? ‘a long time ago’ or ‘many time ago’? Do you know the right answer? Watch this short video to get the answer and improve your English. Check it out! Hi, my name is Jessica. I’m an English tutor and today I want to talk with you about using words that describe when […]
“Show Up” Meaning – Phrasal Verbs
What does “show up” mean in English? Learn how to use this phrasal verb correctly and improve your English. Check it out now! Hi, in today’s lesson, I want to talk about a phrasal verb that I believe a lot of English students don’t know. One of my advanced students asked me about this phrasal […]
Fat VS Fattening
What is the difference between ‘fat’ and ‘fattening’? What do ‘fattening’ and ‘fat’ mean? Learn how they’re different here and how to use them. Check it out! A lot of my students have had problems with the words “fat” and “fattening.” So today, I’m going to try to clear this up for you. I think […]
“Explain Me” or “Explain to Me
What is correct? ‘explain to me’ or ‘explain me’? Do you know the right answer? Watch this short video to get the answer and improve your English. Check it out! Hi, my name is Jessica. I’m an English tutor, and in today’s lesson, we’re going to talk about how to sound like a native English […]
An Easy and Simple Way to Improve Your English
This method to improve your English is so simple, but VERY effective! Give it a try and tell me how it worked for you to improve your English. Hi, I’m Joel and in 2 minutes, I’m going to teach you a simple trick – something that you can do to dramatically improve your English. This […]
Meaning of ‘Fun’ vs ‘Funny’ – What’s the Difference?
In today’s lesson, I’m going to teach you the difference between ‘fun’ and ‘funny’. A lot of students have made mistakes with these two words. The common mistake is that people say ‘funny’ when they should say ‘fun’.
Meaning of ‘Scared’ VS ‘Scary’ – ESL Lesson
What is the difference between ‘scared’ and ‘scary’? What do ‘scared’ and ‘scary’ mean? Learn the how they’re different here and how to use them. Check it out! In today’s lesson, I’m going to explain the difference between “scary” and “scared.” A lot of students are confused about this. So, let’s get started…
Meaning of “Blackout” VS “Power Outage” – ESL Vocabulary
What is the difference between “power outages” and “blackouts”? What do “blackout” and “power outage” mean? Learn the how they’re different here. Check it out! In this lesson, I’m going to teach you about blackouts and power outages, which are not very fun. A blackout or power outage is when you temporarily lose electricity.
Common Mistakes: “Selled” vs “Sold”
What is the difference between ‘sold’ and ‘selled’? Which one is correct? Learn the answer here and how to say it correctly. Check it out! “Sold for $1000!” In today’s lesson, I want to talk about another common mistake that a lot of my English students make. The mistake is saying, “selled” instead of “sold.”
“Siblings” Meaning – ESL English Lesson
What does ‘siblings’ mean in English? Learn what a ‘sibling’ is and how to use this word correctly. Improve your English vocabulary now and check it out! Do you know what a “sibling” is? A lot of students ask me, “What does sibling mean?” Well, basically, sibling is just kind of a formal way of […]