Posts Tagged ‘English fluency’
English Idioms with FALL
Oh, fall. That colorful season that brings cooler weather, bright leaves, pumpkin everything, and the start of a busy holiday season here in the United States. Typically, I am not a fan (*I don’t like*) fall because I love the heat, the beach, the sun, and everything that relates to summer! This year is different…
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5 Tips to Improve English Fluency from an English Learner
Every week I provide English lessons and some of my favorite tips and recommendations for building your English skills. I am confident in my advice, because not only am I an English teacher, I have also learned (two) languages, so I know what works and what doesn’t. However, I haven’t learned English as a second…
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5 Ways to Speak English more Fluently without a Private Tutor
There is a common pattern among my students when talking about their English skills, and which of their skills are stronger and weaker. Most students want to improve their English speaking skills. Most students complain that they don’t speak as well as they would like to, and/or lack the confidence to speak as well as they read.…
Read MorePhrasal Verbs! Ways to learn and some examples + video!
Understanding phrasal verbs can help you avoid situations like the cartoon above. Knowing them can make you sound more like a native speaker, and definitely help you understand native speakers, because they are incredibly common in everyday speech. Phrasal verbs are idiomatic like expressions that have meanings separate from their literal verb meaning. They are…
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Everyday English Expressions to Help Conversations
English fluency is the ability to speak English easily and smoothly, and part of this is being able to move through a conversation, redirect something when needed, give more details, or organize what wants to be said. Expressions are helpful in doing this, but these expressions aren’t always found in the dictionary. Luckily, you’re in the right…
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