(This is a series on Phrasal Verbs. There are hundreds of phrasal verbs and many of them have no relation to the words that form them. When you are learning a new phrasal verb, I recommend learning it as a completely new piece of vocabulary, instead of trying to make sense of the two pieces of the […]
English Quotes
Today’s quote comes from Samuel Johnson, a British writer, poet and critic. “My dear friend, clear your mind of can’t.” This quote encourages you to work for your goals and forget negative thoughts. Is “I can’t” a beneficial thought?”
Lincoln’s Laundry
Lincoln is a very tidy French Bulldog. He doesn’t like a big mess, and he loves to do laundry. Sometimes, he forgets to sort his clothes, and the colors fade. I try not to get too angry at him when it happens. He is just a dog, after all. When Lincoln washes the whites, he always adds bleach. He also […]
English Quotes
Quotes are famous or inspiring phrases or speeches. Many times these are spoken by a celebrity, politician, athlete, writer or other famous person. Quotes, also known as sayings, are normally easy to understand, but sometimes use more difficult vocabulary. One of my personal favorite quotes: Not all who wander are lost. Wander means to move or […]
Writing Tips – Contrast
Writing emails, memos, notes, reports, and other documents are essential aspects to the corporate world and business English. There are a lot of ways to improve writing in English, but one of the best ways is through improving conjunctions and other transition words. Conjunctions are basically words such as “and” and “but.” These are two […]
False Friends (Falsos Cognatos) – Advise/Aviso
( False friends or false cognates are words that look the same in different languages, but which actually have different meanings.) Today’s false friends actually have some similarity, but you cannot use them as direct translations of one another. Both Advise and Avisar are verbs, and both of these words relate to giving someone else information. However, the […]
Lincoln’s Land
Lincoln likes to take time to survey his surroundings from time to time. First, he sniffs the air, then he sticks his snout through the hole in the railing. Sometimes he just barks at the world. This is always surprising, because Lincoln does not bark often. Lincoln’s favorite time to stand on the balcony is […]
Email Endings – Formal
Most Business English uses more formal communication, typically between a company and a client or between an employee and an English-speaking boss. When you need to use more formal endings in your emails, you have a variety of options. It is good to use different closers on different emails to keep things fresh. These endings […]
Phrasal Verbs – Get Part III
(This is a series on Phrasal Verbs. There are hundreds of phrasal verbs and many of them have no relation to the words that form them. When you are learning a new phrasal verb, I recommend learning it as a completely new piece of vocabulary, instead of trying to make sense of the two pieces of the […]
ESL Podcast Review – 6 Minute English
ESL podcasts are a great way to practice English in your downtime. You can listen to them in the car, at the gym, on the subway or even during a quiet lunch. There are dozens of free podcasts for ESL, but there are also a few premium paid options. Podcasts are also a great way […]
