Suffix –phile Hello, English learners! Today, we will explore an interesting suffix –phile. You might have seen it in words like bibliophile or audiophile, but what does it actually mean? What does “–phile” mean? The suffix –phile comes from the Greek word philos, meaning loving or fond of. When you Read more
14 Idioms and Expressions about Learning Hello English learners! Are you learning for your exams? I prepared 14 idioms and expressions about learning which can be extremely useful, especially if you are planning to take IELTS, FCE or CAE exams. My students sometimes ask me how many idioms there are Read more
Unless vs Otherwise Hello English learners! Welcome to a new lesson. Have you ever found yourself hesitating between using unless and otherwise? They both seem to mean “if not”; however, they do not act in the same way. Unless slips neatly into a sentence to set a condition, while otherwise Read more
Vocabulary Related to Nutrition Hello, English learners! We all know that food is life – but do you know the right words to talk about nutrition in English? If you are preparing for a Cambridge exam or simply want to sound more fluent when discussing health and lifestyle, this lesson Read more
How to Sound More Natural in English Conversations: 10 Essential Tips for B2–C1 Learners At level B2 or C1, you already know a lot of grammar and vocabulary. Still, in daily, informal speech, you feel like something is lacking. You sound too official. You don’t know how to respond quickly. Read more
Even if, even though, even so, even as Hello, English learners. Welcome to a new lesson. We will examine the meanings and use of four commonly confused phrases: even though, even if, even so, and even as. Even if The phrase “even if” introduces a condition without changing the outcome of Read more
Modal Verbs of Obligation Hello, English learners. Welcome to a new lesson. Grammar is an essential part of any language. It is the cement that holds a language together. Modal verbs are special verbs in the English language. We use them to express modality. They help a lot when we discuss Read more