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English Vocabulary Pyramid – MUSE

JamesESL — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 14:32:42 +0000

In this new series of English vocabulary “pyramids”, I teach different vocabulary related to one base word. In this lesson, I use the base “muse”.

Speaking English – Talking about Family

EnglishLessons4U — Fri, 21 May 2010 04:08:34 +0000

Learn how to talk about your family in English, and not sound like a child! In this lesson for beginners, I cover vocabulary and pronunciation.

Commonly Confused Words in English: EFFECT & AFFECT

RebeccaESL — Tue, 11 May 2010 06:37:03 +0000

What’s the difference between EFFECT and AFFECT? Even native speakers often get this wrong, but you can learn how to use these words correctly in this quick English lesson. Take the test after the lesson to see if you understood the class.

Expressions in English – MOUTH

JamesESL — Sat, 08 May 2010 07:00:32 +0000

My English lessons are longer than the other teachers. Why? Because I am a motormouth. Learn what that means, along with five other idioms and phrases in English that use the word ‘mouth’. If you want to badmouth me, leave a comment!

English Vocabulary – First name? Given name? Forename? What’s your name?

RebeccaESL — Wed, 28 Apr 2010 05:37:28 +0000

When filling out a form in English, do you know your given name, your forename, your surname, and so on? Learn how to provide this basic information correctly and clearly, by watching this lesson. You may be surprised at what you learn!

Commonly Confused Words in English: BEFORE & AGO

RebeccaESL — Wed, 24 Mar 2010 17:08:45 +0000

Did you start learning English several years ago or several years before? In this free lesson, you will learn the correct usage of these commonly confused words.

How to talk about looks – BEAUTIFUL, HOT, SEXY, UNATTRACTIVE, NOT MY TYPE, and more!

JamesESL — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 16:19:57 +0000

Learn what you really need to know in English — how to talk about good-looking (and bad-looking) people. You might know ‘beautiful’ and ‘handsome’, but in this free lesson, I teach you the words they will remember.

English Vocabulary – LISTEN & HEAR

EnglishLessons4U — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 02:43:44 +0000

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.

English Vocabulary – LOOK / SEE / WATCH

EnglishLessons4U — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 22:08:54 +0000

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.

Polite English – Saying Yes and No

RebeccaESL — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 00:44:40 +0000

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.