of course
Intermediate
Jay

How to use the phrase ‘of course’ – it’s not always polite

There’s a curious thing about the phrase of course. Use it correctly and it’s polite. But use it wrongly and it causes problems. Learn how to use it correctly in this video. Click here to learn how to use can, could and may to ask for permission Click here to learn how to use the verb mind in polite requests Click here to learn more polite phrases for everyday English conversation Of Course Video Script

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June 2, 2017 20 Comments
Intermediate
Jay

Realize, Notice and the phrasal verb Find out

These verbs have very similar meanings so English learners often don’t realize their meanings are different. Realizing is about cognitive events that happen in our brain, while noticing is more physical. Find out is a very common phrasal verb that means get information. You’ll find these verbs often come up in Cambridge exams like First Certificate and IELTS and American exams like TOEFL and TOEIC and they’re useful for everyday conversation too. This video will

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May 26, 2017 No Comments
wear
Intermediate
Jay

Wear, Put on, Get dressed & Carry – How to use these verbs

These verbs can be false friends in some languages. Check you know how to use them with this video. Click here to download our free Fix It checklist and avoid common mistakes. Click here to see more vocabulary videos Wear Put on Get Dressed Carry Video Script You get up in the morning and get dressed – put on your clothes and after that you’re wearing them. Easy huh? No. These words are tricky and

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May 19, 2017 1 Comment
think-in-english
Intermediate
Jay

How to think (and dream) in English and stop translating in your head

How can you think in English so you don’t need to keep translating in your head? Here are five practical steps you can take to develop the habits you need to make it happen. Click here to learn 26 ways you can learn English for free Click here to learn how you can remember English words more easily Click here to learn about Fix it – our free checklist for avoiding mistakes How to Think

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May 12, 2017 6 Comments
Intermediate
Jay

‘Before long’, ‘Long before’ & Big, Huge, Massive – a Q&A

Our latest video is a Q&A – question and answer session. We answer some viewers’ questions and give an update on the English Show. Please keep sending us questions everyone! We really appreciate them. Click here for more hang out and Q & A videos Hey, we’re in our room with interesting things again. Yes, it’s time for a Q + A video – Q &A – questions and answers And we need to update

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May 5, 2017 No Comments
job interview
Intermediate
Jay

Learn how to Ace an English Job Interview with an Expert

In this English Show we talk about how to succeed in an job interview and we’re joined by Shanthi Cumaraswamy Streat of the fabulous English with a Twist blog. Hey. Come on everybody. It’s going to start. Well, that’s true. Who did that? Hello everybody. Welcome to The English Show. Welcome. I’m Vicki and I’m an English teacher. And with me is my good friend, Fluency MC. Hey, hey, hey. I’m Fluency. I’m also an

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April 28, 2017 1 Comment
hints indirect requests
Intermediate
Jay

Why it’s sometimes hard to understand English speakers (Hints)

One of reasons it’s hard to understand English speakers is we don’t say what we mean. Really! We often say one thing, when we mean another! In this video you’ll learn how to understand English speakers when they drop hints and make indirect requests. We look at some common ambiguous English phrases and explore the social benefits that ambiguity can bring. To learn the key phrases you need to ask for things more directly, click here .

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April 14, 2017 1 Comment
learning with movies
Intermediate
Jay

How to improve your listening and vocabulary by watching movies

Would you like to improve your English by watching movies? Then this English Show is for you. Story Paul joins us on The English Show and he has lots of great tips to help you. Find out how to select the right movies, what to do about captions and much much more. He’s also given us a checklist with lots of resources so you can find out where to view movies and download transcripts. Download

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April 7, 2017 4 Comments
April Fools
Intermediate
Jay

Can you spot a lie in English? Happy April Fool’s Day!

April Fool’s Day is April 1st, a day when we play jokes on our friends and family and try to get them to believe something that isn’t true. In this video, five English teachers get together to see if they can fool you! Happy April Fool’s Day! Click here to see another collaboration video for World Story Telling Day. Click here to see more story and song videos. April Fools Day Video Script Ready for

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March 31, 2017 6 Comments

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