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 […]
“I agree” vs “I’m agree”: which one is correct
Saying “I’m agree” instead of “I agree” is a common mistake among many students. So, I decided to write a 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. If you agree with someone it means that you […]
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 […]
Track record: do you know the meaning?
The expression ‘track record’ has nothing to do with a record studio or music as it may seem when you first encounter it. At least I thought something like this. The term is usually used in a work-related context and can refer both to success and failure. For instance, Jenny has a track record for […]
Going Down the Rabbit Hole: Meaning and Examples
We all go down rabbit holes from time to time. If you don’t know the meaning of this expression, don’t worry, it’s not something to be ashamed of and it has nothing to do with poor rabbits. Although, literally rabbit hole is a hole that rabbits dig in the ground as their home. The expression […]
‘Touch base’ and ‘check in with’: two simple idioms to use instead of ‘talk’
I’ve heard both of these sentences ‘touch base’ and ‘check in with’ in daily conversations at my workplace. They basically means ‘to talk’ but sound more professional. And after some research I saw that people actually use these idioms quite often. Check in with: meaning and usage Let’s start from check in with. We all […]
Malleable: Meaning and Synonyms
In this post, you’ll learn what the word malleable means. Here’s an audio with the pronunciation of malleable /mæliəbəl/ American version UK version Listen to the word and repeat it several times until you can pronounce it easily. Malleable is an adjective. We use it when we want to describe a material or a substance […]
Harness: Meaning and Usage in a Sentence
In this post, you’ll learn the word ‘harness’ and its meaning. A harness is a piece of equipment with straps and belts, used to control or hold in place a person, an animal, or an object. We can put a harness on a horse, on a dog and even on a cat. There is a […]