“Ain’t” is a very common word in spoken and informal English, but it’s often considered to be ungrammatical, “dialect” or un-educated. But you’ll hear it a lot, in American and British English. Here are some examples of how to use “ain’t” and some common situations. Ain’t – Negative Contraction You can use “ain’t” any time… Read More
For a long-term project like learning a language, make sure you’re also having fun so that you can stay motivated. Here are some ideas for ways to learn English that don’t feel too serious. They’re perfect for summer holidays! Netflix And TV Series When you “get into” a TV program or series, you forget that
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Do you only say “Bye” or “See you later” when you leave people? In fact there are many other ways that British English speakers say “goodbye”. Here are five common phrases that we use with family and friends in different situations. These aren’t formal phrases, and we use them instead of “goodbye”. My tip: start
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You can say “I don’t understand” when someone tries to explain a process to you, or when you’re commenting on a situation. But there are also other common native English expressions you can use. Here are five new expressions for you. Practise one at a time until you feel confident, then move on to the
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When you talk about your holiday, sound more natural by using phrasal verbs. They make you sound less formal and more like a native speaker. Here are 15 very common phrasal verbs to talk about travel. Make sure you can understand and use them in your conversations. Holiday Travel check in (to a hotel /
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So we’ve just had the European elections and the results are in. Great news for some political parties – and terrible news for the other parties! Here’s a guide to 10 essential words you need to know to talk about politics in English. Voters These are the people who vote. (Vote = put a X
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Phone calls can be difficult because you can’t see the other person. But they’re also difficult because we often use phrasal verbs in English phone calls. Here are ten common phrasal verbs which will help you understand the other person – and sound more natural – when you’re on the phone. Put someone through This
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We don’t just use “never” to mean “at no time”. There are many more native English phrases with “never” which you can use to sound more natural when you speak English. Here are ten to get you started. Learning tip: choose one that you like and start using it in conversation. When you’ve mastered one,
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Do you feel blocked when you speak English? Are you worried about making a mistake? Often, if you start thinking about all the possible things that go wrong, you don’t say anything. After all, nobody wants to make a mistake. But there are two things that will help you feel more confident when you speak.
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Slang expressions are difficult to learn – and they can also go out of fashion quickly. But these British English slang expressions for saying “no” to a request are common – and you’ll probably hear them often in conversations. Even if you don’t use them, they’re important to understand. Like lots of slang, the pronunciation
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