Adding the suffix IC to nouns, shifts the stress of the word to the syllable just before the suffix IC. This is a good tip to know to help improve your pronunciation of these words. In this lesson, we’ll look at: academy/academic, alcohol/alcoholic, allergy/allergic, atom/atomic, drama/dramatic, economy/economic, gymnast/gymnastic, icon/iconic, magnet/magnetic, melody/melodic, romance/romantic, strategy/strategic, and symbol/symbolic I hope you like this …
Fill Up – English Phrasal Verb One Point Lesson
Fill Up We sometimes add the preposition “up” to some verbs and it gives the meaning of, “do that completely.” The phrasal verb fill up means, “fill completely.” I asked the barista to fill up my coffee cup. I filled up the bath, so I’m ready to relax. I filled up my schedule with work this week. How about you? …
YouTube Lesson Daily Phrasal Verbs III – At The Office – English Vocabulary Word Lesson
New on YouTube! Today is Part 8 in my series of lessons to help you increase and remember vocabulary. In this lesson, we will look at 12 common phrasal verbs in daily life! The topic today is AT THE OFFICE and we’re going to look at these phrasal verbs are: Get together (with) , Take over, Ramp up, Take off, …
Give Someone A Hand – American English Idiom One Point Lesson
Give Someone A Hand When you give someone a hand, you help them or you assist them in doing something. Can you give me a hand moving these books? I can give you a hand with painting your house, so feel free to call me. I gave Kim a hand with her English homework. How about you? Has anyone given …
Cut Out – English Phrasal Verb One Point Lesson
Cut Out The phrasal verb cut out means to leave. We usually use cut out in casual or informal situations. When we talk about the place, we say cut out of. I’m going to cut out after I have this slice of pizza. I need to cut out of wort early today because I have a dentist appointment. Text me …
New YouTube Lesson: Was Able To – Natural American English Pronunciation
New on YouTube! In this lesson, we will look at the natural American English pronunciation of: BE ABLE TO. English lessons like this one are helpful for both pronunciation and listening, because this is how native speakers really speak in daily conversation. Here are the Key Sentences: I was able to find it→ I wuh-zable-tuh fine-dit I wasn’t able to …
Advice vs. Advise – English Vocabulary One Point Lesson
Advice vs. Advise Advice is an uncountable noun. You can say “some advice” or “a lot of advice ,” but not “advices.” He gave me some good advice. My mom gives the best advice Advise is a regular verb. The three forms are advise, advised, and advised. I advised her about her job. I can advise you about English. How …
Come By (Go By)- English Phrasal Verb One Point Lesson
Come By / Go By Come by and go by mean to visit a person. I will be home all day tomorrow so why don’t you come by. I went by Frank’s house yesterday to wish him a happy birthday. Vincent came by my office this morning. How about you? Did anybody come by last weekend? Did you go by …
YouTube Daily Phrasal Verbs II – English Vocabulary Word Lesson
New on YouTUbe! Today is Part 7 in my series of lessons to help you increase and remember vocabulary. In this lesson, we will look at 12 common phrasal verbs in daily life! Today’s phrasal verbs are: check out, get ready / get ready for, head out, get on / get off, get in / get out (of), drop by, …
Flip Out – English Phrasal Verb One Point Lesson
Flip Out Flip out means to become angry or upset. When Jack came to the meeting late, the boss flipped out. My wife flipped out when I came home drunk. If you don’t pass your exam, your parents are going to flip out! How about you? Have you flipped out recently? Do you know anyone who has flipped out? Leave …