What is the difference between celebrate and congratulate? Celebrate We celebrate something, like a special event or occasion. The structure is celebrate + [something] This weekend we will celebrate my mom’s 82nd birthday. When will …
Learn English Grammar – Make With Prepositions
What prepositions can we use with MAKE or MADE Today, I want to show you a few different combinations of the verb make with some prepositions. First, here’s a little story I have an old …
Learn Phrasal Verbs – Break Down
During the staff meeting we went over some marketing reports. Even though Joe gave an informative presentation, the boss needed a more detailed analysis of the data in his report. Joe broke down the data into domestic …
Learn English Idioms – Put Your Foot In Your Mouth
Have you every done something embarrassing? Maybe you went to a party and saw someone you’ve met before, but couldn’t remember their name. That happens to me a lot. Or maybe you tried to say …
Learn English Grammar – Agree With, Agree To, Agree On
Do you have a good relationship with your coworkers? If so, I’d guess that you usually agree with them when they have an idea. If you can easily agree on something in the office, it …
Learn English Grammar – Two Coffees, Please!
I was in a diner the other day with my friend Ken. After lunch the waiter asked if we wanted anything else, and we had the following conversation: Waiter: Can I get you something else? …
Learn English Vocabulary – Fit vs. Suit
What is the difference between FIT and SUIT? Jimmy bought a new jacket this week. It really suits him. He looks good in leather. The jacket fits him very well too. I think leather jackets …