In English, we have a number of ways to show a condition. The most common way is by using IF. Well, it’s also possible to use UNLESS, AS LONG AS, and PROVIDED to talk about conditions in English. I think it’s a good idea to learn how to use UNLESS, AS LONG AS, and PROVIDED, to expand your conversation choices. …
Back Out – English Phrasal Verb One-Point Lesson
Back Out The phrasal verb back out has a number of different meanings, but the one we are looking at today is “to not do something that you promised to do.” You can back out or back out of something Bob promised to take me to the train station, but he backed out at the last minute! Jim backed out …
Basic English Grammar Terms
Important Grammar Terms In English Verb, Noun, Adjective, Adverb, etc. When you study English, it’s a good idea to know some basic grammar terminology. You know, the parts of speech in English. These are good to know when you need to explain something, but you don’t know a particular word. In addition, knowing this vocabulary will help you communicate smoothly …
YouTube English Vocabulary Lesson – 9 Ways To Use CARE
Here is another YouTube English lesson for you! For this lesson, let’s look at 9 ways that we use CARE. We use care about, care for, take care of, would you care for, don’t care for, take care, I could care less, and I couldn’t care less. Check it out! I hope you like this lesson…if you do, please take …
A Pain In The Neck – American English Idiom One Point Lesson
A PAIN IN THE NECK Something that is a pain in the neck is troublesome or bothersome. You can use a pain in the neck for things or people. Going through security at the airport is a pain in the neck. My boss is a pain in the neck. He always makes me work overtime. The traffic in this town …
Wiped Out – English Phrasal Verb One Point Lesson
WIPED OUT When you are wiped out, you are very tired or exhausted. Jim is wiped out because he went hiking last weekend. Everyone was wiped out after the meeting. I worked 70 hours last week. I am totally wiped out. How about you? When was the last time you were wiped out? Leave a comment below and let us …
On The Fly – American English Idiom One Point Lesson
ON THE FLY When you do something on the fly, you do it without any preparation or planning. My boss asked me to give a speech on the fly. That improv group is very funny and always on the fly. I didn’t have time to study, so I’m going to take that exam on the fly. How about you? Recently …
Check Out – English Phrasal Verb One Point Lesson
CHECK OUT When you check something out, you look at it or investigate it in order to learn more about it. I want to check out the new pizza shop in my neighborhood. I hear some fire engines on the next block. Let’s go check it out. They just built a new roller coaster in the amusement park. Let’s check …
YouTube English Lesson – The Big Cheese & Head Honcho – 10 Slang Phrases To Talk About The Boss
Here is another YouTube English lesson for you! Today, let’s look at 10 American English Slang Phrases we use to talk about the boss or important person in the company. The slang is: big cheese, big chief, big enchilada, big fish, big gun, big wig, head honcho, heavyweight, top banana, & top dog. Check it out! I hope you like …
Crank Up – English Phrasal Verb One Point Lesson
CRANK UP Crank up means to increase the volume and intensity of some equipment. Crank up the radio. I like this song. It’s cold in this room. Please crank up the heater. I always crank up the music when nobody else is home. How about you? What have you cranked up recently? Leave a comment below and let us know!