Category: vocabulary
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Words Used Differently
It can be confusing when you hear a word and don’t understand why it’s being used. Have you ever faced this problem? This may have happened because the word has multiple meanings. It could be being used in a different way than you’d expect. Let’s take a look at what we’ll call “one-word phrases”. Baggage:…
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How to Learn English Quickly
Are you having difficulty learning English? Have you been studying for a while, but you can’t remember words? These problems are common. Here’s how you can fix them: 1. Practice using the word. Don’t just write it into a sentence. Read the sentence aloud. 2. Write a short story using your list of vocabulary words.…
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Phrasal Verbs with Send And Get
Watch the following video to learn 4 different phrasal verbs. Thanks for watching! -You Are Learning English Team A group of experienced and certified ESL and English as a Foreign Language teachers.
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Names and Nouns
Have you been trying to strengthen your English vocabulary? If so, you’ve probably seen that throughout the English language, one item can have many different names. When comparing names of things by region or country, you’ll find even more! Let’s look at a few items that have multiple names. Soda/Pop Cracker/biscuit Club soda/Soda water Sneakers/Tennis…
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Verbs That Are Commonly Paired With Certain Nouns
We don’t pair every verb with every noun in the English language. Some make more sense than others. What are some commonly paired verbs and nouns?? Let’s take a look! Tell Time Can you tell time in English? Take Photos Let’s take some photos! Share Secrets She shared her secret with me! See Sights I…
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Test Your Skills
Are you wondering how many words you know in English? Let’s find out how many words you can remember! Take a look at the photos below and test your memory. What is this?? Scroll down to see possible answers A farm with a red barn. A city with tall buildings. A skyline. Skyscrapers. A mountain.…
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Things We Don’t Say Every Day (But, Are Still Good To Know)
Have you noticed that you would like to describe something, but you’re missing the needed vocabulary word? Here are some words that aren’t used as often, but are still good to know: Thimble Grommet Dashboard Rhinestone Clasp Keep up the good work! -You Are Learning English Team A group of experienced and certified ESL and…
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Pleasantries and Politeness
In each culture there are different phrases used to express respect and appreciation. What phrases are used in the English language? Today we’ll consider which phrases are used and why. Let’s begin with greetings. The common greeting is, “Hi! How are you?” The person will likely nod their head as they say this. It is…
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Transportation
To transport: To move/carry from one place to another Transportation: Vehicles that carry people and supplies from one place to another. Let’s take a look at some specific styles of transportation. Boats sail boat canoe kayak Cars sedan crossover SUV Aviation airplane/plane helicopter Trains subway train trolley metro/monorail These vocabulary words can help us describe…
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Words And Emotions
What’s the difference between the following sentences? “I’m heading out.” “I’m out!” The difference is the kind of emotion each phrase has. But, the idea of leaving is expressed in each. Some phrases, like “I’m out!”, can have multiple meanings and emotions. Let’s take a look at some other phrases that are similar in idea,…