Blow is an interesting word which has some idiomatic uses. The standard meaning is of course the movement of air. You can blow out the candles on your birthday cake or listen to the wind blow on a stormy day. As slang, blow also means to leave. Here are some examples: Well, it’s getting late. I think I’m going to …
It’s not raining cats & dogs anymore, it’s pouring
Did you know that in English we have an expression which goes like this: April showers bring May flowers. This means that all of the rain in the month of may will result in lots of flowers growing in May. Interesting? Well, the main point of this lesson is about rain. Many people who study English have learned the idiom, …
English Vocabulary To Talk About Sleeping and Waking
A lot of doctors say that for a healthy lifestyle, you should sleep for eight hours a night. Before you go to bed, you shouldn’t eat too much or drink alcohol. In addition, you shouldn’t use a computer or electronic device at least one hour before going to bed. Try to make your bedroom a peaceful place, with no TV’s, …
Fit vs. Suit – English Vocabulary Lesson
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 don’t suit me, even if they fit. Today, let’s have a look at the difference between fit and suit. We use fit to talk about the size or shape of something. Fit means …
English Vocabulary Lesson: Phrases Using Make
Make is a versatile word in English. There are a variety of collocations (set expressions) and idioms using make. Today, let’s have a look at some of the most common ones. First, we will look at some collocations with make. Here are some things you can make: Make a change We made some changes to the meeting agenda. Make a …
Free English Vocabulary Lesson: Go There vs Get There
I go to my office every morning. I leave the house at 7:00 and get to the train station about 7:10. After I get to Manhattan, I walk to my office. I usually get to the office by 8:30. Sometimes I go to the deli to pick up breakfast. I go home around 9:00pm, and sometimes I get home as …
4 Ways To Use the Word Barbecue in English – Vocabulary Lesson
I have a gas barbecue. I love to use it because I think barbecued food tastes better than food cooked in the kitchen. In my family, we barbecue all year round. In the winter, I clear the snow off the barbecue and start cooking. We often invite friends over for a barbecue in the summer. Everyone enjoys spending time outside …
How To Use Matter – Confusing English Vocabulary
Several of my students have asked me about the word matter and how to use it, so for today’s English lesson, let’s have a look at both the noun and verb form of this word. As a noun, we generally use matter in a question or negative sentence. Matter means problem or trouble: What’s the matter with the computer? I don’t …
Famous, Popular, Notorious – Confusing English Word Lesson
There are many famous sightseeing places in New York City. Some of the most popular ones are Times Square, the Statue of Liberty, and the Empire State Building. Just twenty-fine years ago, Times Square was notorious as a gathering place of drug dealers and prostitutes, but now it is the most popular place for families to visit. One of the …
8 Phrases That Use Look – English Vocabulary Lesson
Look is an interesting verb in English. You probably know that we use look at when we use our intention, and the object of looking doesn’t move. For example, we: Look at a photo Look at a clock Look at a flower For today’s free English Lesson, I am going to show you 8 other common uses of the verb …