You might already know when and how to use the article the. In that case, you're half way through. You'd also better know when NOT to use this article. So, here you go:
Did you ever dream of being a superhero when you were younger? This man runs a charity that helps all children make that dream a reality. Before you watch, make sure you know the meanings of the phrases that follow. Any doubts? You can always look them up: non-profit, to break down barriers, to overcome, awkwardness, to bridge a gap After you watch Discuss with a friend how we can help the disabled have a better life.
An idiom is a phrase or expression that typically presents a figurative, non-literal meaning. In other words, it is a group of words having a meaning not derivable from the individual words. Using idioms naturally makes your speech or writing native-like. Today, we're looking at some idioms with different animals mentioned in them, chosen by © Hot English Magazine. Study the one-page PDF file below and try to write some examples using the idioms in the comments:
Today, Ronnie from www.engvid.com is going to teach you the difference in pronunciation between a "V" and a "W". Now, this goes out to many people who speak Chinese, Farsi, Arabic, German, Ukrainian, etc. It seems it could be challenging for the speakers of all of these languages to differentiate the sounds of /v/ and /w/.
More or less, we are all familiar with modal verbs, as they are so common in the language English. However, it seems past modals and their functions are among the points which are less known or tricky for many learners. A past modal verb is a modal verb combined with the verb 'have' to express something about the past. How do they work? You can figure it out by reading this two-page PDF:
Can you recognize the difference between an American or British accent or word? There are many similarities between American and British English. But some words are different. In this video, Ashley (from the USA) and Ellie (from England) will show you some of these:
A prefix is a letter or a group of letters that appears at the beginning of a word and changes the word’s original meaning. Learning prefixes helps you understand the meaning behind different vocabulary words and gives you the ability to break down unfamiliar words into segments that are easily understood. Here is a list of the most common prefixes:
Today, we’re looking at some clichés chosen by ©LearnHotEnglish magazine to learn those popular expressions that have been used so much that they've become somehow corny.
In English, a range of verbs are used to express obligation. For instance, ought to, should, must, and have to. But, is there any difference in the way we use them? Let's see:
In this lesson, chosen from the ©LearnHotEnglish magazine, you will learn some useful words and expressions to use when playing cards. Remember to listen to the dialogue too. It helps you consolidate what you've learned.
