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Bad words in English confusing words speaking english useful language

Whenever anyone starts to learn a new language, they are always interested in the bad words. In English we call these words, swear words (British English)  or cusswords (American English). I’m no diff...

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Holidays - How we describe them in English confusing words useful language

Everyone loves holidays, right? Sometimes, I feel like holidays are the reason why I work! I spend 11 months thinking about a holiday, saving for a holiday, planning my holiday and then I go on holida...

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WORK versus JOB: What's the difference? confusing words

There are some words in English, and probably every language, that are similar in meaning, but different in usage and grammar. I actually created a course on a list of words that I am constantly asked...

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Phrasal Verbs: How to split them correctly confusing words phrasal verbs

Phrasal verbs are awesome. Native speakers use them A LOT in their everyday speech. We use them so much that we don’t even realise that we are using them. Therefore, it’s so important that you learn a...

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Phrasal Verbs: To split or not to split confusing words phrasal verbs

What are phrasal verbs? Well, they are verbs with two or three prepositions. For example:

  • wake up,
  • move on,
  • sit down,
  • get along with,
  • get rid of.

They are used A LOT in our speaking. In fact...

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What's the difference between PAIN, HURT, and SORE? confusing words

I was recently asked in one of my English language classes about these three little words. I thought it was a great question because they are rather confusing. The student asked me: When do I use them...

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Confusing Words in English: Get confusing words

‘Get’ is such a wonderfully useful word in spoken English. If you want to make your spoken English sound more native like, then this is a great place to start.

The only problem is that it can be a li...

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