The first time you see the phrase as long as, you might think that it is a comparison. For example, the Mississippi river is not as long as the Amazon river. However, the phrase as long as is also used in a different way in English. For today’s English lesson, we’re going to take a look at two special meanings …
321 – Using Though As A Conjunction & An Adverb
Yesterday in Episode 320 we talked about however. For today’s English lesson I’d like to focus on similar word: though. Here are the example sentences. To get the details of this English lesson, you need to listen to the podcast or the check the transcript for the details: Using though as a conjunction: Though I was tired I went to the party. …
320 – Using However in English
However is a word that seems to give a lot of students trouble. I got an email the other day from my friend Soraya who’s an English teacher in Brazil. She asked me if I could help her help her students with this language point, so for today’s English lesson let’s have a look at how we use however. Here …
262 – Using As If & Like – English Phrase Lesson
We use as if and like to describe how things are or seem to be. For today’s English lesson, let’s have a look at using these phrases in everyday English. Here are the example sentences. To get the details of this English lesson, you need to listen to the podcast or the check the transcript for the details: Using as …
236 – Although, Despite, & In Spite Of – Grammar Lesson
In spite of, despite, & although are all used to mean “but.” However, the way we use them is different. For today’s English lesson let’s look at how we can use in spite of, despite, & although in everyday English. Here are the example sentences. To get the details of this English lesson, you need to listen to the podcast …
234 – Until vs Unless – Confusing Vocabulary Lesson
The conjunctions until & unless can both be used to refer to actions or situations that happen in the future, but they are used differently. For today’s English lesson let’s have a look at how we can use these words in everyday English. Here are the example sentences. To get the details of this English lesson, you need to listen …
225 – Except vs Except for – Confusing Vocabulary Lesson
Do you know the difference between except and except for? These two phrases can be confusing, so for today’s English lesson, let’s have a look at how to use except and except for. Here are the example sentences: Listen to the podcast or the check the transcript for the details Except or except for Everybody came to the party, except / …
202 – As vs. While – English Grammar Lesson
We use while & as to talk about time, but the way we use them is different. For today’s English lesson, let’s have a look at the difference between while & as and see how you can use them in your English conversation. Here are the example sentences: Listen to the podcast or the check the transcript for the details …
200 – Conjunction Combinations with And, Or, But, Either, & Neither
Conjunction patterns with and, or, but, either, & neither. For today’s English lesson, we’re going to look at four common conjunction patterns that often get tested on English exams like TOEFL & TOEIC. Here are the example sentences: Listen to the podcast or the check the transcript for the details Both A and B: I like both chocolate and vanilla …
160 – Accept vs Except – Confusing Vocabulary Lesson
Accept & except can be confusing for a lot of English learners. For today’s English lesson, I’m going to show you how to use accept & except in your English conversations and writing. Can you help me out? Please leave a review on iTunes or Stitcher. Thanks! To get the details of this English lesson, you need to listen to …
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