The back burner is the burner in the back of the stove. It doesn’t usually get used so much. So, when you put something on …
17 – Snow Job! – English Idiom Lesson
If someone gives you a snow job, it means they are saying something which is insincere or untrue. Sorry, but used car salesmen are notorious …
16 – Spread Yourself Too Thin – English Idiom Lesson
Do you do too much these days? Work, maybe school and work, plus…something else? How about on the job? Are you multi-tasking just a bit …
12 – Shoot the Breeze – Happy English Idiom Lesson
Let’s shoot the breeze! When you “shoot the breeze,” you have a casual, informal chat with someone. – I was shooting the breeze with Lori …
B Vs. V – American English Pronunciation Lesson
I know that for a lot of English learners, the B and V consonant sounds can be tricky to distinguish and pronounce. This video can …
10 – Dressed to Kill – Happy English Idiom Lesson
No, I’m not talking about murder ;-). When you are dressed to kill, you are wearing your best, fanciest clothes. You usually are dressed to …
9 -Drive Someone Up A Wall – Happy English Idiom Lesson
It’s 26F (-3C) today and very windy. This cold is driving me up a wall! [drive someone up a wall] is a great idiom which …
One-Point YouTube English Lesson: Fun vs. Funny
I put together this English Lesson on YouTube to help you learn the difference between fun and funny. I hope you like it…if you do, …
One-Point English Lesson: Used To
I used to have a 1968 Ford Mustang. It was my first car. I used to drive it everywhere. One of my friends in those …
One-Point English Lesson: Singular vs Plural Nouns
I like chicken. Do you? I also like chickens. How about you? Two interesting questions, right? “I like chicken” Vs. “I like chickens”. Do you …