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Are you listening? Can you hear me? What’s the difference between LISTEN and HEAR in English? Watch this free lesson to find out, then take the quiz to see if you got it.

In English, we have three words to talk about sight, where most languages just use one! Learn which word to use when in this free lesson. Take the free quiz to test your understanding.

Did you know that the words “yes” and “no”, when used alone, can make you sound rude and angry? In this English lesson, you’ll learn the secret of how to communicate these basic messages simply and politely. Take the free quiz after the lesson to test your knowledge.

Learn the difference in pronunciation between WALK and WORK, as well as a few other sounds that cause problems for English learners.

Learn how to pronounce the English vowels “I” and “E” correctly in this free English lesson! Spanish and Japanese students especially tend to have difficulties with these sounds, but anyone who is not a native speaker will benefit!

How old are you? 26 or twenty-six? How many people came to the party? Fifty-five or 55? If you don’t know (or don’t know what I’m talking about), then watch this lesson, fool!

Improve your ability to understand English by learning about noun suffixes. In this English lesson, I teach you about -ism, -dom, -age, and -tion — what these suffixes mean, and how they work. This is a lesson for more advanced students. Pull up a chair and learn!

A simple method for writing a good, effective essay in English. If you don’t know where to start when you are given a writing assignment, start here and learn how to do it right!

Learn how to sound polite and respectful in any situation with this short, important English lesson. The focus is on mastering the difference between ‘want’ and ‘would like’. A small change can lead to a big difference in the way you communicate in English.

Not sure whether to take the TOEFL or the IELTS? Want to know which of these English proficiency exams is easier? In this video, I explain the key differences between the two exams and make recommendations based on your strengths and weaknesses.