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Spelling & Pronunciation – Words with Silent Letters

Ronnie — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 04:29:12 +0000

Write, knife, should, could, would…all of these words have silent letters! Learn which groups of words in English have silent letters, and how to pronounce these tricky words!

British & American English: Cars & Driving Vocabulary

Ronnie — Sat, 07 Jan 2012 03:14:35 +0000

Petrol or gas? Lorry or truck? High Street or Main Street? British or American English? Learn both British and American English vocabulary for talking about driving and cars!

Basic English Grammar – TO BE verb

Ronnie — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 22:30:24 +0000

To be is the most common verb in English. In this basic grammar lesson, I will teach you how to use this verb correctly. You will learn the positive, negative, and question forms of to be. Even higher-level English students make mistakes with this most basic verb, so even if you think you know this already, you should watch to review.

DO & MAKE – How to talk about housework in English

Ronnie — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 19:44:15 +0000

“I do the laundry.” “I make my bed.” Do or make? How and when do we use these verbs in English? In this class, you’ll also learn vocabulary to talk about doing work around the house. We also have a printable list of common Do & Make expressions.

How to pronounce P and F in English

Ronnie — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 15:34:31 +0000

Many English students have trouble contrasting the P and F sounds. Watch this free pronunciation lesson the secret to making these sounds correctly when you speak. I will teach you exactly what to do with your mouth, tongue, and teeth! Especially useful for Korean and Japanese students who do not have these sounds in their languages.

Speaking English – Classroom vocabulary and expressions

Ronnie — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 04:49:22 +0000

May I go to the bathroom? May I be excused? Were you absent? Learn basic classroom English from a native speaker! You’ll learn the difference between an exam and a test, as well as the following vocabulary and expressions: grade, mark, test, exam, to be excused, slept in, missed the bus, absent.

Slang in English – PISS

Ronnie — Sat, 05 Nov 2011 02:48:40 +0000

Don't take a piss. Don't take the piss. What’s the difference? Piss has many meanings in English! Learn some slang expressions you can use in a pub or at a party! In this lesson, I teach the following vocabulary and expressions: take a piss, take the piss, pissed, pissed off.

Talk like a native speaker – “gonna”, “haveta”, “wanna”

Ronnie — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 04:14:27 +0000

Native English speakers talk very fast — so fast that they change words! Improve your listening comprehension and learn the correct pronunciation of gonna, haveta, and wanna. You’ll also learn when to use these slang pronunciations.

Speaking English – Talking about Accidents

Ronnie — Sat, 08 Oct 2011 20:12:40 +0000

Learn how to talk about accidents in English. I’ll teach you the vocabulary and phrases we use to talk about broken bones, car accidents, and more.

English Grammar – Gerund or Infinitive? (‘I like swimming’ or ‘I like to swim’?)

Ronnie — Mon, 19 Sep 2011 06:03:41 +0000

I love to learn! I love learning! Which sentence is correct? Watch this English grammar lesson on gerunds and infinitives to find out. You’ll learn when and how to use gerunds and infinitives properly—especially useful for talking about your hobbies or interests.