Intransitive phrasal verbs examples: https://www.espressoenglish.net/intransitive-phrasal-verbs-in-english/ Separable phrasal verbs examples: https://www.espressoenglish.net/separable-phrasal-verbs-in-english/ Inseparable phrasal verbs examples: https://www.espressoenglish.net/inseparable-phrasal-verbs-in-english/  ✔️ Read the lesson text: https://www.espressoenglish.net/phrasal-verbs-in-english/ Did you know that there are different types of phrasal verbs in English? Phrasal verbs can be... transitive or intransitive separable or inseparable What does that mean? Listen to today's lesson to find out! ? Learn more inside the Phrasal Verbs in Conversation Course: https://www.espressoenglish.net/phrasal-verbs-intensive-course 

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Phrasal Verbs: Transitive & Intransitive, Separable & Inseparable

Next week we're doing a FREE "Phrasal Verbs Challenge" – and you're invited! Phrasal verbs are combinations of verbs + prepositions like take off, set apart, crack up, and break out - they are very common in English, and they have meanings that aren't always easy to know. In the 5-day "Phrasal Verbs Challenge" you'll learn 50 phrasal verbs fast through fun, quiz-based lessons. The challenge will run from Feb. 21-25 and the challenge videos will be published on this channel – make sure you’re subscribed so you don’t miss any of them!  If you also want to get the lessons by e-mail, click on the link to register (again, it's free!): https://www.espressoenglish.net/phrasal-verbs-challenge/ I’m really looking forward to doing this challenge with you next week – get ready to learn a lot!

Free Phrasal Verbs Challenge Next Week!

In today’s lesson we’re going to practice our pronunciation and learn when to use the words proof and prove, belief and believe. These pairs of words are different by only one sound. Their meanings are closely related, but their grammar is different. If you want to take it to the next level, try to use each one of these words in your own sentence. And make sure to check out my American English Pronunciation Course, where we practice all the different sounds in the language. You even get an evaluation of your pronunciation when you finish the course! ? Learn more inside the American English Pronunciation Course: https://www.espressoenglish.net/american-english-pronunciation-course/

When to use proof, prove, belief, and believe

When a person asks you a question in English, it's hard to give a quick answer. How can you reply to questions faster? One way is to learn some of the typical responses to common questions - and in today's lesson you'll learn 100 answers to common English questions!   If you want to improve your English speaking ability for situations in daily life, join my Everyday English Speaking Course. The lessons in this course are based on conversations - with topics like traveling, shopping, restaurants, entertainment, discussions, and more. You'll learn hundreds of phrases so that you can speak English confidently in any situation. Everyday English Speaking is my most popular course, because it's so practical and useful.   "I found the Everyday English Speaking Course to be one of the best. It covers such a wide range of topics – from simple things such as telephone conversations and ordering food at a restaurant to dealing with tricky situations such as how to complain politely and criticize diplomatically. In fact, it covered many topics that none of the other courses did. It definitely exceeded my expectation and has boosted my confidence." - Mak, India 

100 answers to common English questions

⭐ 600+ Confusing Words Explained E-Book: https://www.espressoenglish.net/600-confusing-english-words-explained ✔️ Read the lesson text: https://www.espressoenglish.net/confusing-words-in-english-wish-and-hope/ Today I’m going to explain the difference between wish and hope and how to use these words correctly in English – with lots of examples. I hope you put this into practice so that you remember the difference and you don’t mix up these two words like a lot of English learners do. For more lessons like this one, make sure to download my e-book, 600+ confusing English words explained, because it will make the differences between confusing words clear to you. ⭐ 600+ Confusing Words Explained E-Book: https://www.espressoenglish.net/600-confusing-english-words-explained

How to use WISH and HOPE correctly

You know that "right" and "wrong" are the same as "correct" and "incorrect" respectively. These words are also used in a lot of informal expressions and idioms in English - let's learn 10 of them! One of the hardest things about learning English is not being sure if what you're saying and writing is right or wrong... And one of the great things about many Espresso English courses is that they include opportunities for feedback and correction from our teaching team! Feedback on short answers: Vocabulary Builder Courses Phrasal Verbs Course Idioms Course Advanced Vocabulary & Collocations Course Feedback on paragraph writing: Reading Course Advanced Grammar Course Feedback on recorded speaking: Everyday English Speaking Courses Pronunciation Course & Shadowing Course (end-of-course evaluation) This way you can put your English into practice and find out what you're doing well, and what needs improvement.

"Right" and "wrong" expressions

Today we have a great question from a student who asked about the difference between the words lifetime, lifelong, and lifespan. These words all seem to refer to the time period of someone’s life, but we use them in different ways in English. You might have a lot of questions like this one, about the difference between English words that seem very similar or even identical – and you’ll find a lot of answers inside my e-book, 600+ Confusing English Words Explained. The lessons have easy-to-understand explanations and examples, so that the confusing words become clear to you! ? Learn more inside the 600+ Confusing Words Explained E-Book: https://www.espressoenglish.net/600-confusing-english-words-explained/

Lifetime vs. Lifelong vs. Lifespan

Hello and happy 2022! It's a great time to make plans for the goals you want to achieve in the new year :-) Do you have a plan for improving your English this year? If you DON'T have a plan...  you won't know what to study you won't feel like you're making progress you'll lose motivation But if you DO have a plan for your English learning... it's easier to study consistently you'll know exactly what to learn next you'll be confident that your English is improving day by day! When you join my Complete Program, you'll get ALL my courses and e-books at 50% off - AND a suggested study guide that takes you from the easier lessons up through the more advanced ones. The New Year is the perfect time to join, because you can start 2022 with a study plan and make GREAT progress in your English skills throughout the year! And I have another piece of good news... You can divide the payment of the Complete Program into parts! Just choose which is best for you: Option A: 3 monthly payments of $99 each Option B: 6 monthly payments of $49.50 each You'll get INSTANT ACCESS to the Complete Program (all 600+ lessons) when you make the first payment, and then the other monthly payments will happen automatically. When all the payments are finished, then you won't need to pay anything more - and you'll keep your permanent access to the Complete Program. There's no time limit :-) This is a great way to take advantage of the 50% discount... and still "spread out" the payments over time!

Your 2022 English-learning plan

Have you ever missed your flight? (Remember that in English we say "I missed my flight" and not "I lost my flight") Today we’ll learn some phrases you can use to talk about bad travel experiences and problems that can happen on a trip. I hope you don’t experience any of these things if you have a trip in the near future… but if you do, now you know some English expressions for describing them. When you’re in a difficult or stressful situation, it can be even harder to speak English while you’re nervous or upset – but when you know the right phrases to use, it becomes much easier! When you take my Everyday English Speaking Course, you’ll become much better prepared to speak English in any situation in daily life – so you can handle things calmly and confidently without panicking because you don’t know the right words to say. Come join the Everyday English Speaking Course – it’s my most popular course because it’s so practical and useful. ? Learn more inside the Everyday English Speaking Course: https://www.espressoenglish.net/everyday-english-speaking-course/

Phrases for bad travel experiences

Today’s lesson is on two phrasal verbs – take back and taken aback. These look quite similar, but they have very different meanings, and I’ll explain them with examples. I think it’s helpful to learn phrasal verbs in context, inside sentences, in situations where we’d really use them. That’s the strategy we use inside my Phrasal Verbs in Conversation Course. It's an easy and effective way to learn the phrasal verbs that are so common in English! ? Learn more inside the Phrasal Verbs in Conversation Course: https://www.espressoenglish.net/phrasal-verbs-intensive-course/

Take back & taken aback

In English, we use the word “please” to make requests and orders more polite – but have you ever considered where exactly to put the word “please” in your sentence? In today’s lesson I’ll show you several correct places to put the word “please” as well as a couple that sound unnatural, which you should avoid. "Please" is a word we use every day, so we want to use it correctly. It’s really important to know the most common words and phrases so that you can be more confident speaking English in daily life. That’s why I created the Everyday English Speaking Course, to help you know exactly what to say in lots of different situations! There are actually two levels of the course - so you can make progress and become a more advanced English speaker day by day. ? Learn more inside the Everyday English Speaking Course: https://www.espressoenglish.net/everyday-english-speaking-course/

Where exactly to put "please" in a sentence

No matter how much you like your job, there are always a few things to complain about. In today’s lesson we’ll use five sample sentences to learn phrases and expressions for talking about negative points at work. Are any of these complaints true for you presently? Or maybe you’ve experienced these things in the past. Try to write a sentence or two putting some of the expressions we learned into practice. Remember to come check out my Business English Course. In addition to the lessons focusing on practical situations, it also includes lessons on business idioms – yes, many informal expressions are actually used in the business world or when talking about work – so you’ll learn those as well inside the course. ? Learn more inside the Business English Course: http://www.espressoenglish.net/business-english-course

Phrases for complaining about your job

On the Espresso English podcast, you'll learn English grammar, vocabulary, phrases, idioms, and more. Espresso English lessons are clear and practical, making it easy to learn the language quickly and effectively. Visit http://www.espressoenglish.net to get English courses and e-books that will help you learn faster!