“Bored” and “boring” are both adjectives that describe something that is not interesting or exciting. But they are used differently. ? If you watched a movie that wasn’t interesting, you can call it ‘boring’. ? If you want to describe how you feel about it you can say that you ‘were bored’ or ‘got bored’ […]
TOP-8 Free Grammar Checkers: Learn Which One Is the Best for You
There are plenty of free grammar checkers on the internet, and it’s not always clear which one to choose. In this review, I cover the eight most reliable grammar checkers, their features and options, so you can understand which fits you.
Don’t Understand ‘Friends’? Watch These 5 TV Series For Elementary and Intermediate Students
Watching videos is a great way to improve listening skills. But if you don’t understand them it could be really frustrating.? ?What to do? ?Start by watching videos created for English learners. They are easy to follow and engaging. Watching them will help you recognize common expressions and words used in daily conversations. ▶️ Here […]
‘Hurry’ vs ‘In a Hurry’ and Their Synonyms
If you mix ‘hurry’ and ‘in a hurry’ you’ll find this post helpful. 1. ‘Hurry’ as a verb ‘Hurry’ is a verb that means ‘to do things more quickly than normal’ or ‘make someone do this’. You hurry when you don’t want to be late. If someone hurries, they may forget something. In the past […]
5 Things That I Tell My Students That My English Teachers Didn’t Tell Me
Since my 5th grade, I’ve had both good and bad teachers. In this essay, I am sharing what the best of them taught me and what I pass along to my students. 1. It’s okay to make mistakes Back in school and university, I was afraid of making mistakes and tried to avoid them at […]
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6 Steps to Skyrocket Your Learning Process [by Jim Kwik]
In his recent podcast episode, a world-wide known memory coach Jim Kwik shared 6 tactics that can dramatically improve the learning process and help to get faster and better results. Whether you’re an English learner or an English teacher who strives to do your best for your students, these tips are gold. Here’s the summary: […]
“I agree” vs “I’m agree”: Which One Is Correct
Using “I’m agree” instead of “I agree” is a common mistake among my Elementary and Intermediate students. I decided to write this post to clarify the usage of the verb ‘agree’. 1. “I agree” I agree is the correct usage of the verb ‘agree’ in Present Simple Tense. Agree is a verb that means to […]
9 Common Mistakes My Intermediate Students Make When They Speak English [and How to Fix Them]
Disclaimer: Before we even start speaking about mistakes, I want to clarify two things: 1. It’s okay to make mistakes. You can’t avoid them when you learn something new. 2. Mistakes are the best way to learn anything. If you make a mistake, you’re unlikely to forget the lesson. I list these mistakes to show […]
“I’m interested” VS “I’m interesting”
“Interesting” and “interested” are both adjectives, but they mean different things. Let’s say your friend offers you two free movie tickets. — If you are interested in it, that means that you want the ticket. — If the movie was interesting, it means that you liked the movie. In other words, “interested” refers to “you” […]
TOP-3 Grammar Websites for English Learners from Intermediate to Proficient
Since I started writing in English it was a bit difficult for me to find reliable references that explain grammar in a simple way with realistic examples. Eventually, I found these 3 websites where I can always check grammar rules and see examples that make sense. They stand out because of their structure and clear […]