Category: vocabulary
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Phrasal Verbs with Various Meanings
Phrasal verbs can be tricky to understand. But, what makes them even harder to understand is that there can be multiple meanings for 1 phrasal verb. Let’s consider some examples: Get out! “It’s too dangerous, we need to get out!” Get out: meaning: leave/escape “2 seconds before the game ended, they scored the winning shot.”…
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How to Start Small Talk
Having conversations is important for improving your speaking ability. How can you start small conversations with those around you? Small talk is common in less busy areas or at less busy times in the United States. Saying a quick “Hi, how are you?” to a cashier will usually be welcomed, and you might even ask…
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Phone Calls in English
How to make a phone call in English; Ordering Pizza
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Let’s Talk About Cooking!
Are you a foodie? Or, do you love to cook? Learning vocabulary for this topic will help you to improve your conversation skills. Let’s practice and improve our English by reviewing the following terms: I’ll boil the spaghetti. Would you please chop up the tomatoes? I am having fried chicken and French fries for lunch.…
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Words We Need to Talk About Daycare
Last week’s blog with necessary vocabulary for those with school-aged children was great! But, what if your children are still very young? Then, knowing some words and phrases about daycares, their activities, and programs will help you to improve your conversation level in English. These phrases are also useful for those with school-aged children that…
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Words We Need to Talk About School
Do you have children in school? Are you a teacher or are you looking to expand your vocabulary? Watch the video below! Remember to take note of new words and phrases 📝 Keep up the good work! -You Are Learning English Team A group of experienced and certified ESL and English as a Foreign Language…
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English Around the World
Hi, today let’s watch a brief video about English in different parts of the world. Enjoy! Thanks for watching! For more helpful language learning tips, look around our website. -You Are Learning English Team A group of experienced and certified ESL and English as a Foreign Language teachers.
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Verbs for Daily Conversation
There are so many words in the English language. Which words are used often? Which words are most important? Let’s take a look at useful verbs for conversations. Basic Verbs To know: To eat: To drink: To clean: To buy: To speak: To share These verbs can help English language learners having basic conversations. We…
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Saturday Switch-Up: Words You’re Always Looking For
Do you ever find yourself in the middle of a statement or question and realize there’s a word you need, but you don’t know it? This can happen often when learning a language. Let’s take a look at a few words you might end up needing. Make an effort to write down or type in…
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Saturday Switch-Up: But, Why??
There are so many phrases in the English language. Many of them may not make sense at first. How can it come to feel natural using them, and easily understanding them? Consider: 1. The culture 2. Positive and negative connotations 3. Other similar phrases 4. Use a reputable dictionary to look up the history of…