100 Commonly Misspelled Words in English
Espresso English
by Shayna Oliveira
2d ago
Your DEFINATELY spelling these words wrong! Today you’ll learn words that most people misspell. In fact, two of them are in that sentence! 1. The word definitely does NOT have an “A.” Some people even write “defiantly” which is a completely different word. But it’s definitely, not definately. 2. And the other mistake is your, y-o-u-r. In the title of the video it should be you’re, which is short for “you are.” The version spelled y-o-u-r is for possession – your house, your dog, your backpack. Learn more about your vs. you’re. Download lesson PDF 3. 4. Our next word The post 100 Commonly Missp ..read more
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Can we say “less tall” in English?
Espresso English
by Shayna Oliveira
3w ago
Download 30+ ask the teacher lessons Grammar e-books Today’s student question is, “Can we say ‘less tall’ for the opposite of taller?” The answer is no, we don’t use “less” with one-syllable adjectives. We would only use “less” with the same adjectives that use “more” in comparisons – more/less expensive, more/less interesting, more/less comfortable. With “tall” we could say “not as tall as” – I’m not as tall as my brother. Or simply use the opposite comparative adjective – “shorter” – I’m shorter than my brother. Hope that helps! Click here to download lots more “ask the teacher” lessons like ..read more
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100 Phrasal Verbs in 15 Minutes
Espresso English
by Shayna Oliveira
1M ago
Do you want to learn 100 phrasal verbs in the next 15 minutes? Get ready, because that’s exactly what we’re going to do! We’re going to go through them fast, so there’s no way you’ll remember them all just by taking this lesson once. That’s why you should definitely download the free PDF guide so you can review them again and again – and a little bonus, the free PDF also has quizzes to help you practice these 100 phrasal verbs! Phrasal verbs with BREAK break in / break into: enter a building illegally with force. This is what robbers do, The post 100 Phrasal Verbs in 15 Minutes appeared f ..read more
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Wishful thinking: Meaning & Examples
Espresso English
by Shayna Oliveira
1M ago
Download 30+ ask the teacher lessons Everyday English Speaking Course Wishful thinking: Meaning Our question of the day is from a student who asked what the expression “wishful thinking” means. Wishful thinking is when there’s something you hope or want to happen… but the reality is that it probably won’t; it’s actually very unlikely. Wishful thinking is TOO optimistic and not realistic. You’re thinking about something that’s very nice to imagine, but it’s not actually practical in real life. Wishful thinking: Examples Let me give you a couple examples of wishful thinking: Someone who doesn’t ..read more
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“Call someone out” – What does it mean?
Espresso English
by Shayna Oliveira
1M ago
 Download 30+ ask the teacher lessons Phrasal Verbs in Conversation Course What does it mean to “call someone out”? That’s our question of the day! If you call someone out, it means you bring attention to the person’s bad behavior. This could be by talking about it publicly, or by confronting the person directly and talking specifically about what they’re doing wrong. A couple of examples: If a famous religious leader says one thing but does something different, the media might call him out on his hypocrisy by publishing an article drawing attention to it. If one of your The post “Call someon ..read more
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Light up, Lighten up, or Enlighten?
Espresso English
by Shayna Oliveira
1M ago
Download 30+ ask the teacher lessons 600+ Confusing English Words Explained Today’s student question: What’s the difference between light up, lighten up, and enlighten? These have some meanings you might not expect. Light up can mean for a light to turn on, or to make an area brighter – the Christmas decorations are lighting up the whole house. But we also say a person lights up when they suddenly become excited and cheerful. People often light up when they start talking about a topic they’re very interested in. Lighten up is an informal expression meaning to take things less seriously. The po ..read more
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Phrasal Verbs with RUN
Espresso English
by Shayna Oliveira
1M ago
Today we’re going to learn phrasal verbs with RUN – run around, run for, run off, run on, and many more. Because these phrasal verbs are all so similar, it’s essential to test yourself by taking a quiz to see if you remember the difference – Download the lesson PDF + quiz to try it! run after To chase or pursue I ran after the bus, but it didn’t stop for me. Image source run around 1. To run around an area When I was a kid, I used to run around the neighborhood with my friends. 2. To be The post Phrasal Verbs with RUN appeared first on Espresso English ..read more
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In mind vs. On my mind
Espresso English
by Shayna Oliveira
2M ago
Download 30+ ask the teacher lessons 600+ Confusing Words E-Book Today’s student question is “What’s the difference between ‘in mind’ and ‘on my mind’?” These phrases look very similar, but they’re actually used slightly differently in English. We use “in mind” for general thoughts/ideas, especially about a project. Maybe you want to improve your house, and you have a few things in mind – you want to paint the walls, make the kitchen nicer, etc. Those are general ideas that you have. We use “on my mind” for things we’re actively thinking about a lot, and/or we’re worried about them. The post I ..read more
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“Excuse me”: 6 different times to say it
Espresso English
by Shayna Oliveira
2M ago
Download 30+ ask the teacher lessons Join the Speaking Courses! When should we say “excuse me” in English? Here are 6 different situations when you should say this common phrase in English! #1 – To get someone’s attention One is when you want to get someone’s attention – for example, “Excuse me, is this seat taken?” “Excuse me, do you know what time it is?” #2 – To move past someone Another situation is when you want someone to move so you can get past them – if you’re on a bus and you need to get to the door The post “Excuse me”: 6 different times to say it appeared first on Espresso English ..read more
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Few vs. A Few
Espresso English
by Shayna Oliveira
2M ago
Download 30 Ask the Teacher lessons Learn English grammar for $1 Today’s student question is “When do we use FEW vs. A FEW – what’s the difference?” I’m happy to explain it in today’s ask the teacher video! You can download 30+ past ask the teacher lessons by clicking here. FEW & A FEW: Difference & Examples FEW has a negative connotation, but A FEW has a positive connotation. Let’s see some examples: I’m not very popular. I have few friends. (implying my small number of friends is a bad thing) I’m thrilled that I’ve already made a few friends The post Few vs. A Few appeared first on E ..read more
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