You can use both, either, and neither when we talk about two things or people. We use both when we talk about two things or people that are together. We generally use both with and: I have both a Windows and a Mac computer. Jack likes both coffee and tea. Do you want both books, or just one? We use …
Not Any, No, & None – English Vocabulary Lesson
We use not any, no, and none to talk about the absence of something. Today, lets have a look at how these words are used in everyday English. We use not any + [plural noun]. In everyday English, we usually contract not with the be verb or auxiliary verb: There aren’t any people in the meeting room now, so let’s …
Hang Out! One-Point American English Idiom Lesson
Hang out means to spend leisure time doing nothing in particular. When you spend time relaxing at home, in the park or with friends, you can use “hang out.” There are two structures. You can hang out with someone or you can hang out somewhere. Here are some examples I am hanging out with Fred on Friday. Do you want …
Quit, Retire, Fired, & Laid Off – English Vocabulary Lesson
We have a few different ways in English to talk about when you leave a job. Let’s look at those words today! When you choose to leave a job, you quit the job. You can say I quit my job last week. Not, I retired from my job last week (see below) I quit working for the bank. You …
Every vs. All – One-Point English Lesson
We use every + [singular noun] + [singular verb] to talk about all the individual members in a group of things or people: Every film by Humphrey Bogart is a classic. Every report he writes is quite interesting to read. Every glass in that cabinet has a crack or chip. We use all + [plural noun] + [plural verb] to …
And, But, So, & Because – English Conjunctions lesson
We use conjunctions to connect two sentences. Lets look at four of the most useful conjunctions today, and, but, so, and because. Take a look at these two sentences: I woke up at 6:30am. I washed my face. You can use and to connect both of these sentences to make one sentence. If the subject of both sentences is the …
Say, Tell, & Talk – One-Point English Lesson
Here’s a quick review of how to use these three words: 1. We use say + the person’s exact words. You can use the exact words in written English like this: Jack said, “I had pizza for lunch.” 2. We also use say + the person’s words in spoken English this way. Note: using that after said is optional. Jack …
Make Up Your Mind – Happy English Idiom Lesson
When you make up your mind, it means you decide something. You can make up your mind [to do something] or [about something]: – I made up my mind to go skiing this weekend. – Did Kenji make up is mind about the car? I made up my mind about lunch! I’m having pizza! How about you? If you know …
Succeed, Success, Successful – English Vocabulary Lesson
Today, lets look at the various forms of the word succeed. Succeed is a verb. It means to achieve the desired aim. You can succeed (no object) or succeed at (object) or succeed in (object). Tom works hard, so I am sure he will succeed. Jack succeeded at his job, so the boss promoted him. ABC Company has succeeded in …
A Fish Out Of Water & 9 Other Animal Idioms
Here are some commonly used idioms that you can use to make your English sound more natural and less like a textbook. to be like a fish out of water Someone who feels like a fish out of water is in an unfamiliar and uncomfortable situation. as sick as a dog How to use it: [someone] is as sick as …