Category: Slang & Idiomatic Expressions
What does ngl mean, and when do we use it? That’s our question of the day! In online conversations and text messages, you’ll often see ngl, meaning “not gonna …
300+ Idioms Course You probably know lots of common English words… …but knowing individual words is NOT enough! If you want to be fluent in English, you also need …
Download free PDF + quiz English Idioms Course Time is one of the most common words in English, and it’s used in a LOT of different phrases beyond just …
Sports are a huge part of American culture, and we have a lot of sports idioms in English – informal expressions that come from baseball, football, tennis, and more. …
English speaking courses What does the word “ain’t” mean, and when do we use it? Ain’t is an extremely informal (some people would say incorrect) word for isn’t, am …
300+ Idioms Course You know what it means to make a phone call. But what does it mean to call the shots, call someone’s bluff, or call dibs? Today …
Idioms topics in this lesson: What are idioms? Benefits of learning idioms Common idioms: Meaning & Examples When to use idioms Idioms in business English Origin of idioms Idioms …
Let’s learn idioms + examples of how they are used! Here are 100 common English idioms with meanings and example sentences: Download this lesson 1. A blessing in disguise …
Download free lesson PDF 300+ idioms course Alliteration is repeating the same (or similar sounds) at the beginnings of words. It is often used in poetry and music, and …
You might be wondering… “Do I really NEED to know idioms to be fluent in English?” The answer is YES, definitely! Native English speakers use idioms frequently every day …
How to take this lesson: Take the introductory quiz Watch the video explanation Take the practice quiz Try the short answer exercises This is a free sample from the …
In today’s lesson we’re going to focus on common abbreviations used online as well as in chats and text messaging. This year, 2020, we’ve had to interact and socialize …
300 Idioms Course If you want to speak fluent English, it’s important to learn phrases and expressions – NOT just individual words. And this is especially important when studying idioms. Why? Because it’s often …
Lesson 1: Idioms from Food Lesson 2: Idioms from the Body Lesson 3: Idioms from Money Lesson 4: Idioms from Animals Lesson 5: Idioms with Time Lesson 6: Idioms …
Today you’re going to learn some English expressions with the words “easy” and “hard.” These individual words have simple definitions, but when they are used inside idioms, the whole …
300+ Idioms Course Hello, students! How are you today? Today’s question comes from a student who was watching a movie. In this movie, one character said to another, “Get …
Everyday English Speaking Level 2 If you watch TV and movies in English, you’ll probably see a lot of new words and expressions that might not come up in …
This post and infographic were contributed by TakeLessons.com Do you ever feel like sometimes English just doesn’t make sense? Well, you’re not exactly wrong. There are certain instances in …
It’s December 31st – we’re at the end of the year! In today’s lesson, you’ll learn 8 English idioms with the word end. Remember, don’t try to translate these …
Learn more about the Idioms Course William Shakespeare was a poet and playwright who lived in the 16th century. He is regarded as one of the greatest writers …