In a recent article I talked about slang and I gave you a list of American slang words that are used a lot. Now here are some common British slang expressions that you will hear in movies or when you speak to natives of the United Kingdom. UK (British) slang: Arse = ass (behind). A pain in… Continue reading How to Use Slang Words and Expressions: British Slang
By Miranda Carter Love shopping? Or only window shopping? Here are some shopping words. You can learn the words first or do the quiz right away. Mall – a large building or series of connected buildings containing a variety of retail stores and typically also restaurants. Purchase – to buy something Fitting Room – a… Continue reading Yay! Another Vocab Blast #6: Shopping
By Sasha Crowe There are lots and lots of famous English poets that have used animals for inspiration. There are also lots and lots of animals that have served as inspiration, from the chicken to the lion, and more. Here, we will take a look at only three of the many famous English poets that… Continue reading Animals in Famous English Poetry
Some of my students complain that American slang is incomprehensible to them and they are glad to learn British English, because “it’s easier to understand.” But other students have discovered that they were unable to understand anyone in London because they talked “slang.” Now the question is whether the problems were really caused by slang.… Continue reading Slang: Use It or Not?
As promised and due to popular request, I was going to explain you in a nutshell how to write a CV (or Resume as Americans say). There are a few sections you need to prepare. I recommend writing them in the order that I indicate here. Oh yeah, before we begin, keep this carefully in… Continue reading Crash Course in CV Writing
Eugene Kim 1 In order to improve your grammar in speaking, you need to listen very carefully how (English) people say a sentence. Try to make sentences that are like the ones that they said. 2 Listen to audio files, that you can easily find on the internet. Play them sentence by sentence. The files… Continue reading Tips for Speaking – Good Speaking is Good Listening
Do you say two percent or two percents? And do you say one and a half month, or months? Many students of mine read and say numbers in their native language, even when they’re reading an English text. It sounds really weird when the rest of your sentence is in English. There is no excuse… Continue reading Saying Numbers the Right Way
By Miranda Carter Here are some school and college words that you should know! Read the definitions or do the quiz right away. Exam – a set of questions or exercises evaluating skill or knowledge Semester – one of two usually 18-week periods that make up an academic year at a school or college Graduation… Continue reading You Should Know these School and College Words: Vocab Blast #5: School
Think you’re pretty good with tenses? I thought I had mastered them, yet when I tried to do this quiz, I made two mistakes! And I wrote it myself… 😦 Oh, well, that shows you, doesn’t it? So just a little warning, this exercise is for advanced students of English. If tenses sound like… Continue reading If You Can Do This Mixed Tenses Quiz, You’re Pretty Good
By Miranda Carter Ordering at restaurants varies from country to country. There are many slight differences one should be aware of when traveling in order to avoid offending wait staff (= the waiters) or other patrons. For example, in America it is expected that tips be given at every dine-in restaurant. This is a very… Continue reading Common Terms and Phrases that are Used in Restaurants – Plus: What is Good Restaurant Etiquette?
English with a Smile 