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In this article, I give you some tips and advice for the best ways to improve your English vocabulary. Read in English Reading is an excellent way to improve your English vocabulary because you will learn lots of different types of words (verbs, nouns, adjectives, informal English, formal English) It is fun and interesting to read a story or to read a news article. … [Read more...] about How to improve your English vocabulary

Understanding real native English speakers is difficult isn't it? Native speakers seem to speak so fast and use strange vocabulary and expressions that you haven't learned in school. I understand your pain! I learned French at school and I was very frustrated the first time I met some real French native speakers because I could hardly understand them. In this article, … [Read more...] about How to understand native English speakers

Both "come" and "go" describe movement from one place to another place. Example:I'm coming to the shop.I'm going to the shop. Both of these sentences are grammatically correct but their use and meaning is slightly different. Question: When do we use “come" and when do we use “go"?Answer: It depends on the position of the speaker or hearer. To understand, let's look … [Read more...] about COME or GO – English lesson

"especially" and "specially" are both English adverbs. Let's look at the meaning and use of each one. Especially We use "especially" to single out one person, thing, or situation above all the others. The meaning is very similar to "in particular" or "particularly". Examples:I like all types of games, especially video games. I like all of my friends, especially … [Read more...] about Especially vs specially

"hear" and "listen" are both verbs related to sounds. The meaning of both words is therefore related but different. It is important not to confuse the meaning and use. Hear "hear" is the action of a sound coming to our ears. "hearing" is one of the five senses. We sense a sound. Our ears physically detect the sound. We do not have a choice. When we hear something, we are … [Read more...] about Difference between hear and listen