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7 Common English Expressions about MONEY

ValenESL — Sun, 18 Apr 2010 03:11:50 +0000

Learn some very common English expressions about money — especially how to talk about having it and not having it! The expressions I cover in the lesson are: loaded, make a killing, making ends meet, hand to mouth, an arm and a leg, pinch pennies, put in your two cents. Don’t forget to take the quiz below to test yourself after you’ve watched the lesson.

English Writing – Sequencing – How to use FIRST, NEXT, LAST, FINALLY, etc.

ValenESL — Sat, 13 Feb 2010 01:17:19 +0000

This ESL lesson will teach you how to use sequencing words to give directions and write instructions, and will also help you with creative writing. We cover the words first, first of all, then, next, after that, last, and finally.

♥ ♥ ♥ 7 Common English Expressions to do with Love & Relationships ♥ ♥ ♥

ValenESL — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 22:16:52 +0000

All you need to learn about is love, love, love! Not really, but in this lesson I will teach you seven very common English expressions to do with love and relationships. The expressions are: hit it off, on the rocks, pop the question, tie the knot, fall head over heels, puppy love, settle down. Please do not pop me the question in the comments section! ♥

Business English – 7 Common Workplace Abbreviations

ValenESL — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 22:58:20 +0000

An abbreviation is a shortened form of a word or phrase. In written English, we use abbreviations to shorten common sentences to save time. This lesson will explain some common written abbreviations that are used in a business setting. The abbreviations explained are: ASAP, RSVP, ATTN, CEO, NO., N/A, PR.

English Vocabulary – WISH & HOPE

ValenESL — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 23:17:12 +0000

In this English lesson, I cover the words WISH and HOPE — what they mean exactly, and how and when to use them properly. Don’t forget to take the free quiz to test your understanding of the lesson.

English Grammar – Negative Forms of MUST & HAVE TO

ValenESL — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 03:23:41 +0000

Learn the subtle differences between must and have to, and mustn’t and don’t have to. This English grammar lesson will explain how to use must and have to in the past, present, and future tenses. If you haven’t seen James’s lesson on MUST & HAVE TO, you should watch that one first.

Business English – More Common Workplace Expressions

ValenESL — Sat, 12 Sep 2009 22:25:58 +0000

In this lesson you will learn eight common English expressions used in the office. What are you waiting for? Let’s get the ball rolling!

English Grammar – MUCH, MANY, A LOT OF (quantifiers)

ValenESL — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 19:27:07 +0000

Learn how to correctly use ‘much’, ‘many’ and ‘a lot of’ in English. These are called quantifiers, and in this lesson, you’ll learn how to use them and avoid common grammatical errors. Before watching this lesson, you should check out my lesson on Countable and Uncountable Nouns.

Commonly Confused Words in English – HEAR & HERE

ValenESL — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 19:08:45 +0000

In this English lesson, I explain the difference between the homonyms here and hear. They sound the same, but mean something different!

Business English – Common Workplace Expressions

ValenESL — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 22:24:09 +0000

In this business English lesson you will learn some very common expressions that you might hear in the workplace.