Why should you learn idioms? Because they’re everywhere! Often, they are one of the final parts of language that students must learn to feel truly confident when speaking. In this lesson, I teach you THREE very common idioms that people use to talk about someone’s appearance, and in one case, someone’s performance. The idioms in this video include: to look like a million bucks, to catch someone’s eye, and to cry one’s eyes out. It’s one thing to know the meaning of an idiom, and it’s another thing to use it with confidence. That’s why I provide context and example sentences that are easy to remember in this lesson. If you enjoy this video and you want to continue increasing your knowledge of idioms, make sure to get a copy of my book, 200 Practical English Idioms: https://www.engvid.com/to/alexidioms . It has only high-frequency idioms, many examples, and clear definitions. It’s language you can use!

Improve your English immediately and easily with this video. Learn these 30 short, very common imperatives (commands). Whether you’re at the grocery store, the dentist’s office, or any other public place, you hear short imperatives wherever you go. In this lesson, I’ll teach and practice saying these common, short imperatives that surround us every single day: “Wait here,” “Be careful,” “Follow me,” “Let go,” “Stay still,” “Pay attention,” “Don’t move,” “Leave it,” “Don’t do that,” and many more. You will improve your English listening skills, your speaking skills, and your pronunciation with this useful lesson on common, everyday phrases. Make sure to do the quiz to test your understanding, and if you do well and feel confident about your progress, just keep doing what you’re doing! https://www.engvid.com/learn-english-30-common-commands/ Next, watch my lesson on 30 PHRASAL VERB commands: https://youtu.be/_7_QXVcvcfQ In this lesson: 0:00 Introduction 1:13 Let's do it, let's go 1:51 Come here 2:14 Follow m

Moving to a new country and learning English is not easy, especially if you’re a parent with young children. I want to share my immigration story with you and talk about the challenges and difficulties I had as a seven-year-old kid who couldn’t speak English. Which English sounds gave me problems? How was my social life? How long did it take me to learn the language? Watch to find out. This video will be useful for parents who are thinking about immigrating to an English-speaking country, and who might be worried about how their children will adapt. In the end, I want to reassure you that despite the challenges and struggles, children are resilient and will find a way to succeed. https://www.engvid.com/my-experience-learning-english-as-an-immigrant-child/ Next, watch these lessons on how to learn English more effectively! What books should I read to improve my English? https://youtu.be/VQ-XT6991XE "My English isn't improving. What should I do?" https://youtu.be/tS5Nf7XzTys In this video: 00:00 I was born in

Looking for a job? Potential employers don’t want to know what you did in the past; they want to know what you accomplished. They want to know what you bring to the table. What contributions can you make, and what results can you bring to their company? In this practical resume writing lesson, you will learn the difference between a TASK-BASED RESUME and an ACHIEVEMENT-BASED RESUME. Stop making this common resume writing mistake today! Study the examples, complete the quiz, and improve your chances of landing a job by making this key change. Good luck! After the lesson, test your understanding with the quiz: https://www.engvid.com/dont-make-this-mistake-on-your-resume/ More English for getting a job: How to write professional emails in English https://youtu.be/3Tu1jN65slw 12 phrasal verb for job interviews https://youtu.be/FWT7KTF0vpM

It’s normal to feel frustrated when you are learning something new. This happens to anyone who is trying to master a new skill. If you feel like your English skills have stopped improving, there are things you can do to get yourself back on the right path. In this video, I’ll give you six suggestions to help you do this. Watch and learn whom to ask for a language assessment, what kinds of study materials you should be using, and what questions you should be asking yourself. After watching the video, leave a comment to tell me what you do when you feel stuck at a certain level. Finally, remember that there ARE things you can do to get to the next level, so don’t give up. Take the quiz on this lesson at https://www.engvid.com/my-english-isnt-improving-what-should-i-do/ Get my new book, 200 Practical English Idioms: https://www.englishalex.com/product-page/200-practical-english-idioms-pdf In this video: 0:00 Introduction 0:51 Review what you've already learned 1:56 Get a language assessment 3:10 Find leve

LET’S is one of the most common imperative phrases in English. You can use it to inspire, motivate, and encourage others. This lesson is meant to encourage YOU to start using these common “let’s” phrases today: let’s go, let’s do this, let’s check it out, let’s get to work, let’s try again, let’s stop there for now, let’s make sure, let’s move on, let’s keep going, let’s call it a day, and many more! So what are you waiting for? Let’s get started and let’s do this thing! Don’t forget to check your understanding with the quiz. https://www.engvid.com/25-common-imperatives-english-lets/ Let's keep going! Learn more common English phrases: 30 Phrasal Verb Commands https://youtu.be/_7_QXVcvcfQ 5 "GET" Phrasal Verbs https://youtu.be/n1yApOkgy_I

What was that? You want to improve your spoken English and say more than just “I don’t understand”? In this lesson, I will teach you how to let someone know that you did not hear them, did not understand them, or that you simply were not listening to what they were saying. Learn how to ask for repetition, how to admit fault, and how to ask clarifying questions to connect with others and their words. Some of the responses you will learn in this lesson are: I didn’t catch that, My mind was somewhere else, Wanna run that by me one more time, I didn’t follow that, I didn’t get that, I have no clue what you just said, Could you repeat that last part again, and more. Grow your speaking and listening confidence by studying and using these helpful declarations and questions today. Don’t forget to check out the quiz once you’re done: https://www.engvid.com/stop-saying-i-dont-understand/ Keep expanding your vocabulary! Watch these lessons next: 17 ways to say YOU'RE WELCOME in English https://youtu.be/nCArWgfnMw8 Lear

Fall down the rabbit hole and learn five English phrases that were created or popularized by Lewis Carroll’s Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland. This lesson will not only increase your vocabulary, but your pop culture knowledge, and Western mental health language knowledge as well. Some of the language in the lesson includes: mad as a Hatter, curiouser and curiouser, Tweedledee and Tweedledum, and more! Don’t forget to pick up your FREE AUDIO BOOK from Audible after you have finished the lesson at https://www.engvid.com/to/audiblealex . If you decide to get a copy of Alice in Wonderland, I recommend getting the version narrated by Shelby Lewis! It has some of the clearest and easiest-to-understand pronunciation you will find in an English audio book. Get it today, or another book of your choice, and join the Audible community. We’re all mad here. You can also buy the book on Amazon here: https://www.engvid.com/to/book_alice Take the quiz: https://www.engvid.com/learn-english-with-alice-in-wonderland/

How many ways can you say “NO” in English? At least thirty! So get ready to expand your English vocabulary and stop ONLY saying “no.” Instead, learn to use some of the following words and expressions: no chance, not in a million years, not even if you paid me, I’ll pass, let’s not (and say we did), and many more. In addition, this video also covers polite ways to say no, including beginner phrases such as “I’m afraid I can’t” or “Sorry, but I don’t.” Make sure to do the quiz once you’ve watched the video: https://www.engvid.com/30-ways-to-say-no-in-english/ Expand your vocabulary with more videos! 20 ways to say "I don't know" https://youtu.be/2aFZ8sVEHoM 20 ways to say "That's cool" https://youtu.be/rzaYhufOuaA

Have you ever been in a work meeting and wondered what your co-workers meant when they asked you to jot things down or to hand something out? In this practical professional English lesson, I teach you twelve phrasal verbs that you can use in work meetings. Perfect for office workers who want to improve their English vocabulary! Phrasal verbs covered in this lesson: set up, start off, call off, deal with, bring up, jot down, run out of, figure out, go over, hand out, look into, and wrap up. Practice your business English by doing the quiz. https://www.engvid.com/work-english-12-phrasal-verbs-for-meetings/ Want even more phrasal verbs? Check out my e-book 100 Practical English Phrasal Verbs! https://www.engvid.com/to/alexphrasalverbs

As you know, there is often more than one way to say something. In this lesson, I focus on a very common situation and teach you twenty ways to say “I don’t know.” These include “I have no idea,” “How should I know,” “Beats me,” “Your guess is as good as mine,” “I’m probably not the best person to ask,” and many more! Is this the most useful video you’ll watch today? Don’t ask me. Find out for yourself and check out the quiz when you’re done! https://www.engvid.com/learn-english-20-ways-to-say-i-dont-know/ Watch next: 17 ways to say "YOU'RE WELCOME" in English https://youtu.be/nCArWgfnMw8 Learn 20 ways to say "that's cool" in English https://youtu.be/rzaYhufOuaA

If you’re struggling with learning English, you’re not alone, and we’re here to help. Learning ANY new language can be tough, as so much depends on your own language and its similarities to your target language. In this lesson, I look at some of the main difficulties that most English students face and provide some tips on how to overcome these issues. The topics covered include: English spelling, English pronunciation, English vocabulary, English phrasal verbs, and more. When you’re done, make sure you do the quiz at https://www.engvid.com/why-english-is-so-hard-to-learn/ to test your comprehension, and remember: just because it’s difficult doesn’t mean it’s impossible. Good luck with your studies! Next, watch my lesson on how English is EASY to learn: https://youtu.be/gh0AxqLMGDk

Learning English can be tough. However, there are aspects that make English easier to learn than many other languages around the world. The goal of this video is to make you feel a little better about the difficulty of English, and to let you know that it’s not ALL bad. Things like adjective conjugation, verb conjugation, noun conjugation, only having one definite article, a well-known alphabet, and the amount of resources available are some of the main features of English that make it easier than learning a language like Polish or Russian, for example. I’m not saying English IS easy; just that PARTS of it are. Let me know what you think in the comments. Happy studying! https://www.engvid.com/why-english-is-easy-to-learn/ Watch next: Don't make these mistakes in English! https://youtu.be/7q6YekNTwHA

Hey! Long time no see! What have you been up to? Oh? You’ve been studying English? That’s great! Why don’t you take a seat and check out this practical English lesson on thirty-five ways to greet people. What’s that? You don’t think there are that many? There’s only one way to find out! Hit play and learn how to use “what’s going on,” “what’s new,” “all good,” “how goes,” “It’s been a while,” and many more ways to greet people on a daily basis. Make sure to do the quiz at https://www.engvid.com/learn-30-ways-to-greet-people-in-english/ when you’re done, and let me know in the comments if you know of other ways to greet people! Watch next: How to talk about yourself https://youtu.be/fiXs8xQgmmU Learn English: 20 ways to say "goodbye" https://youtu.be/rmNJAGWclOI

It’s time to clean up your English! In this vocabulary lesson, I go into the kitchen, bathroom, laundry room, and every other room in the house to teach you about cleaning products you can find in your house. Here are some of the words you will learn in this lesson: detergent, fabric softener, bleach, hamper, laundry basket, hand towel, dish soap, disinfectant, baking soda, goggles, rubber gloves, mop, bucket, vacuum cleaner, and many more! Mmm... smells like toxic chemicals! Once you’re done mastering the vocabulary, check your understanding with the quiz! https://www.engvid.com/learn-english-vocabulary-cleaning-your-house/ More everyday vocabulary videos: EATING vocabulary https://youtu.be/gkFdG3TdI6E ????️ CAR vocabulary https://youtu.be/uW3klOgdnTY ????️

It doesn’t matter if you’ve been speaking English your entire life; you’re bound to make some mistakes. Sure, you learned the proper way to say “library” when you were a kid, but do you pronounce “prescription” like “per-scrip-tion” or “pri-scrip-tion”? And what’s the proper way to say “hierarchy”? Improve your pronunciation or just satisfy your curiosity with this fun English lesson that proves you can always learn something new. And probably still keep making the same mistakes anyway because everyone else is making them too. Words in this lesson include: arctic, cavalry, especially, foliage, hierarchy, interpret, miniature, sherbet, February, and more. Test your pronunciation knowledge with the quiz: https://www.engvid.com/15-english-words-native-speakers-mispronounce Watch next: Fix these basic English pronunciation mistakes https://youtu.be/JGDoLc6ndWo Improve your accent with TONGUE TWISTERS https://youtu.be/xa8nkPkWoWA

Talking with co-workers can be awkward. This video will give you some foundational language to make small talk and connect more with your colleagues. The questions and phrases taught in this video can also be used in other social occasions, and are transferable to texts or other forms of informal written communication. Some of the language in this English lesson includes: “It’s been a while”, “Long time no see”, “What have you been up to?”, “What’s new on your end?”, “Take it easy”, and “Stay out of trouble”. Make sure to do the quiz after watching: https://www.engvid.com/how-to-make-small-talk-at-work/ Have a good one! Watch next: How to talk about yourself in English https://youtu.be/fiXs8xQgmmU How to write a professional email https://youtu.be/3Tu1jN65slw

This is the coolest English lesson on the internet. No, seriously. It’s brilliant. It’s wicked. In fact, it’s out of this world. What are you waiting for? Check it out and learn 20 ways to say “that’s cool” in English. Some of these include: badass, sweet, sick, legit, dope, the cat’s pyjamas, and more! Trust me, this is the good stuff. When you’re done, make sure you check your understanding with the quiz. https://www.engvid.com/20-ways-to-say-thats-cool-in-english/

Learn REAL English vocabulary. Many words are shortened in English conversation. A veterinarian is a vet; a limousine is a limo; a referee is a ref; and so much more! Get comfy and improve your vocab with this rad English lesson. Other words covered in this practical English lesson include: abs, admin, app, fab, fave, delish, ID, info, ad, lab, max, meds, OD, undies, rehab, rep, sub, prep, vet, sec, site, pic, uni, sax, and wiz. Take the quiz on this lesson at https://www.engvid.com/english-vocabulary-35-shortened-words/

Are you tired of only using basic vocabulary such as “good,” “bad,” “delicious”, and “disgusting” to describe food? In this vocabulary-expanding video, I give you a ton of options to discuss the taste and texture of food! You’ll learn common and useful words such as mealy, greasy, crunchy, rich, tender, and savory. You’ll also learn the difference between the words plain and bland. So what are you waiting for? Check out the lesson! Once you’re comfortable with the vocabulary, test your knowledge by doing the quiz at https://www.engvid.com/improve-your-vocabulary-26-food-adjectives/

Did you know there’s a quicker way to say “the first time” and “the last time” you did something? Learn about adverb placement in this quick and easy grammar lesson on how to use the words “first” and “last” in natural English sentences. You’ll learn how to use them with simple past verbs, with was & were, and how to use them in questions. When did you last watch a grammar video that was useful? Stop asking that question and check out the lesson! https://www.engvid.com/how-to-use-first-and-last-in-english-sentences/

Learning set phrases is one of the best ways to learn a language. This lesson covers more than 30 common English sentences that use the word “will.” Increase your speaking confidence and your listening comprehension by mastering the language covered in this practical English lesson. Some of the sentences include: We’ll see; you’ll never know unless you try; you’ll regret this; I’ll think about it; I’ll see you later; I’ll be right back; I’ll pay you back; I won’t forget this; it’ll be fine; and many more. Check it out and immediately increase your English language bank! https://www.engvid.com/learn-30-common-will-sentences-in-english/

”Yes, I do” or “Yes, I am”? “No, I can’t” or “No, I don’t”? Learn this easy English grammar trick and never make a mistake when answering a yes or no question again. This lesson will improve your speaking confidence, your grammatical accuracy, and your conversational fluency. Do you feel more confident after watching the video? Test your understanding by doing the quiz. https://www.engvid.com/easy-english-grammar-trick-yes-no-questions/

This is an English lesson for those who want to improve their email skills... Hey, how’s it going? Haven’t heard from you in awhile. What have you been up to? I’ve been meaning to write you an email about writing informals for a long time. Finally, the day has arrived! Whether you’re writing to a colleague in the office, or you’re just sending a message to a friend, learn some of the most common greetings, questions, and phrases to use to sound as natural and informal as possible. After watching this video, watch my other lesson how to write a professional email: https://youtu.be/3Tu1jN65slw Take the quiz on this lesson here: https://www.engvid.com/how-to-write-informal-emails-in-english/

What are you doing? Where are you going? When are you leaving? These are examples of some of the most common present progressive questions. In this English grammar and speaking lesson, you will learn and practice over 50 different present progressive questions! This is a great way to improve your speaking confidence, your listening skills, and grammar skills. What are you waiting for? Watch the video and then take the quiz to test your understanding. https://www.engvid.com/54-common-present-progressive-questions-in-english/

You will want to take your time with this lesson. Learning 30 TAKE phrases isn’t easy, but it’s not impossible. Study with Alex and become more comfortable with these common English phrases and expressions. Here are some of the TAKE phrases included in this video: take a break, take a walk, take a photo, take a look, take a risk, take turns, take place, take your time, take back, take a load off, take it easy, take a bite, take a sip, and many more! When you’re finished studying, make sure you take the quiz to test your understanding at https://www.engvid.com/30-take-phrases-in-english/

What’s the difference between ‘put back’ and ‘put away’? Is there any difference between ‘put out’ and ‘take out’? Check out this practical English lesson and learn 10 of the most common phrasal verbs that you can use around your house. In addition to the basics like turn on, turn off, turn up, turn down, you’ll learn the two most common uses of pick up, and see over 35 real-life examples! Are you ready? Press play, and don’t forget to do the quiz at https://www.engvid.com/10-phrasal-verbs-for-everyday-life/ once you’ve mastered the material.

Learn expressions you can use to strengthen your academic essays. Whether you’re a high school student, an IELTS or TOEFL candidate, or an English language student, this lesson is guaranteed to boost your writing skills and to provide you with tools that will impress professors and make you fit in with any academic discussion. Learn passive prepositional verbs such as: be aimed at, be associated with, be based on, be regarded as, be defined as, be derived from, be divided into, be prejudiced against, and more. This is an advanced, but practical academic English writing lesson. Watch, learn, and your writing WILL improve. Once you have mastered the content, be sure to test your knowledge by completing the quiz at https://www.engvid.com/improve-your-academic-writing-passive-prepositional-verbs/, then USE the knowledge you have acquired in your daily written work. TRANSCRIPT Hey, everyone. I'm Alex. Thanks for clicking, and welcome to this academic writing lesson. So, today I will be giving you some very pract

It's so hard to say goodbye, especially if you only know one way to do it. If you want to expand your conversation skills, or if you just want to be able to identify some common English sentences for ending a conversation or meeting, this is the video for you. Learn sentences like "I gotta run," "Take it easy," "Have a good one," "Catch ya later," "Take care," and many more to increase your English vocabulary and conversation skills. Do you think you've got it? Make sure to test your knowledge by completing the quiz at the end of the video at https://www.engvid.com/20-ways-to-say-goodbye-in-english/ 'Til next time, enjoy the rest of your day. TRANSCRIPT Goodbye, Ruby Tuesday, something, something, something - I can't sing. Yeah. Hey, everyone. I'm Alex. Thanks for clicking, and welcome to this lesson on "20 Ways to Say Goodbye in English". So, I will give you some set phrases that you can use in your daily conversations. I will also tell you some of the more natural pronunciations of these phrases and thes

Are you tired of using the same old adverbs – very, really, so, a little...? In this lesson, learn to expand your vocabulary with a wide range of adverbs that will add complexity and nuance to your speech. Study with me and learn adverbs like somewhat, utterly, totally, completely, thoroughly, quite, slightly, a bit, and plenty of others. Learn and laugh with this intense English lesson! I guarantee you’ll be thoroughly satisfied. Take the quiz on this lesson at https://www.engvid.com/improve-your-vocabulary-adverbs-of-intensity/ Next, watch these other vocabulary lessons I've done: 1. 20 Intransitive Phrasal Verbs in English: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AGsLrtjfE_M&list=PLrPhmmx5j5b-AjltXcrLI4iiqF7lsj_P8&index=7 2. Permanent Plurals in English: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1TplKXtV-90&list=PLrPhmmx5j5b-AjltXcrLI4iiqF7lsj_P8&index=12 TRANSCRIPT Whoa, you are way too intense, buddy. Woo. Hey, everyone. I'm Alex. Thanks for clicking, and welcome to this lesson on adverbs of intensity or adverbs of d

Do you only rely on “should” and “have to” when giving advice or making suggestions in English? If you’re ready to add variety to your vocabulary and your English conversations, this is exactly the video for you. Not only do I cover the basics such as should, ought to, had better, and others, but I also teach informal ways to give advice such as “You’re gonna wanna,” “Have you thought about,” “You might wanna consider,” and many more. This is a great lesson for advanced English learners who want to sound fluent and natural when speaking English. Test your understanding with the quiz at https://www.engvid.com/20-ways-to-give-advice-in-english/ If you liked this video, I'm sure you'll like these other videos I've done, so why not watch them now and take your learning further? 1. 30 Phrasal Verb Commands: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_7_QXVcvcfQ&list=PLrPhmmx5j5b-AjltXcrLI4iiqF7lsj_P8&index=13 2. 4 types of 'HOW' questions in English: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T_ro9075G2Q&list=PLrPhmmx5j5b-AjltXcrLI

This is a mind-altering lesson that will change the way you look at how adjectives are constructed. Only hard-working English students should dare enter. If you’re ready to play with language and get creative, click the play button and learn some of the most advanced and complex vocabulary there is. This lesson covers more than twenty multi-word adjectives, including fun-loving, good-looking, well-developed, full-time, foul-smelling, blonde-haired, three-legged, two-liter, and plenty more. Enter if you dare, and make sure to test your new knowledge by completing the quiz at https://www.engvid.com/advanced-english-vocabulary-compound-adjectives/ when you’re done. Next, watch these other advanced English lessons I've done: 1. Advanced English Homophones: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qc_uzraKOIU&list=PLrPhmmx5j5b-AjltXcrLI4iiqF7lsj_P8&index=20 2. Cause & Effect Power Verbs: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VaBCiio8XZs&list=PLrPhmmx5j5b-AjltXcrLI4iiqF7lsj_P8&index=5 Sign up for a free Audible trial at https

Want to learn common phrases with MAKE to improve your vocabulary and speaking skills? This lesson will definitely make a difference. In it, you will learn FIFTY common phrases that use MAKE! Some examples include: make a mistake, make an observation, make an exception, make your dreams come true, make believe, make friends, make progress, make a promise, make up your mind, and many more. Once you have watched the video, make sure to check out the quiz at https://www.engvid.com/50-make-expressions-in-english/ for more practice! If you found this lesson helpful, watch these next: 1. 20 Passive 'GET' Expressions: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yzLbKEomlCI&list=PLrPhmmx5j5b-AjltXcrLI4iiqF7lsj_P8&index=16 2. 20 intransitive PHRASAL VERBS in English: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AGsLrtjfE_M&list=PLrPhmmx5j5b-AjltXcrLI4iiqF7lsj_P8&index=7 TRANSCRIPT If it makes you happy, it can't be that bad. If it makes you... You know the song. Hey, everyone. I'm Alex. Thanks for clicking, and welcome to this lesson on

Can you ever start a sentence with “but” or “and”? Are double negatives always wrong? And is it really a rule that you can never split an infinitive? In this class, unlearn what you have learned in your English classes and see that there’s a difference between a rule and a guideline, and that in most of the cases mentioned, you’re free to forget the rule entirely. Study these 5 English grammar myths and be the life of the party at your next gathering of friends by being the person who starts a conversation with “Hey, did you know that you can actually end a sentence with a preposition?” After watching this grammar lesson, don’t forget to check your understanding by completing the quiz at https://www.engvid.com/5-english-grammar-myths/ TRANSCRIPT Hey, everyone. I'm Alex. Thanks for clicking, and welcome to this lesson on "5 English Grammar Myths". So, these are five things that, if you went to an English-speaking high school, college, university, elementary school - you probably heard at some point from an E

In this practical English writing lesson, you will learn some of the most common email phrases you can use to sound professional. If you work in any type of business environment, there’s a good chance that you use email on a regular basis. However, many people aren’t familiar or comfortable with the formality or informality of email communication. I will teach you a wide range of business email vocabulary, phrases, and sentences often used by native English speakers. Here are some examples: “as discussed”, “to follow up on our previous discussion”, “this is to inform you that...”, “Thanks for the update”, “Thanks for looking into that”, “Thanks for following up”, “I’ll get back to you”, “Keep me posted”, and many more. This is an essential lesson that will help you write like a professional in almost any workplace. Make sure you understand it by taking the quiz at https://www.engvid.com/how-to-write-professional-emails-in-english/ Now it's time to continue improving your writing with these videos: 1. 15 cau

Did you know that it's possible to turn adjectives into nouns? No, we're not talking about word families like "heat" and "hot." We're talking about discussing social groups like the elderly, the poor, the unemployed, the middle-class, and more. This is a useful lesson for those who are interested in debating or writing about social and political issues in English. Alex will also look at the use of this language in popular culture by discussing famous English books and movies which utilize the form and vocabulary taught in this lesson. Click on this video and become one of the enlightened, then take the quiz at http://www.engvid.com/adjectives-as-nouns/ TRANSCRIPT Oh, Little Red Riding Hood, you were one of the innocent. Hey, everyone. I'm Alex. Thanks for clicking, and welcome to this lesson on using adjectives as nouns. Now, this lesson is particularly useful if you are writing academic essays, or if you are writing academic or general essays for language tests, like the IELTS or the TOEFL. This terminolog

When it comes to vocabulary, it's easy to mix things up. Does disinterested mean the same thing as uninterested? What's the meaning of enormity? Is enormousness actually a word? Check out this video to learn the meanings and differences between these words and others, including simplistic & simple, hung & hanged, bemused & amused, cliche & cliched, and more. Think you already know the meanings of these easily confused words? Try your luck with the quiz at https://www.engvid.com/10-words-youre-not-using-correctly ! I guarantee it is anything but simplistic. Next, watch my lesson on the difference between WHO & WHOM: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OFbEfp31Lx4 TRANSCRIPT Hey, everyone. I'm Alex. Thanks for clicking, and welcome to this lesson on ten words you are probably not using correctly. So, just like the title says, I will look at ten words that most people think they know the meanings of, but really you might not. So, this video is intended for people whose first language is English or advanced speake

Do you want to sound natural in English when talking about how people look? In this practical speaking and vocabulary lesson, I’ll teach you some common idiomatic sentences and adjectives used to discuss appearance. Learn the difference between looking chic, smart, dapper, sharp, and elegant. Tell someone that he looks like he just got hit by a truck! All this and more is covered in the video. Once you’ve mastered this vocabulary, you’ll be able to have some fun talking about your friends’ appearances, and you’ll gain speaking confidence by being familiar with these intermediate-level English words and sentences. Take the quiz for this lesson at: https://www.engvid.com/improve-your-vocabulary-adjectives-idioms-peoples-looks/ TRANSCRIPT I look like hell? You should see yourself. You have one eye. Steve. Okay, you go get dressed and I'll see you in a bit. Okay? Steve. Hey, you're looking good, though. Hey, everyone. I'm Alex. Thanks for clicking, and welcome to this lesson on commenting on people's appearanc

What’s better than learning new vocabulary from a book? Learning new vocabulary from one of the GREATEST works of fiction of the 20th century! In this dense lesson, I will drop you into the world of J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings to teach a variety of nature vocabulary. The book’s fictional world of Middle-earth is full of real-life landscape descriptions, so even if you’re not a fan of fantasy genre fiction, there is still a lot for you to learn. Words covered in this lesson include: knoll, mist, fog, valley, slope, turf, hedge, bush, thicket, marsh, bog, fen, mire, brambles, and many more! If you would like to check out the book yourself, you can get the audio version FOR FREE by signing up for a 30-day trial with Audible through this link: https://www.engvid.com/out/audiblealex . You can also get the print or ebook version on Amazon here: https://www.engvid.com/to/amz_lotr . Remember, not all who wander are lost. Take the quiz here: https://www.engvid.com/learn-nature-vocabulary-in-english-lotr/

Level up your academic writing skills by learning fifteen cause and effect verbs that will make you sound like a fourth-year university essay writing pro. If you’re taking the IELTS or TOEFL, these verbs are essential in the writing sections of those exams. The verbs and phrases include: "cause", "produce", "lead to", "result in", "create", "bring about", "give rise to", "be responsible for", "result from", "stem from", "be caused by", "be produced by", "be brought about by", and "be triggered by". Improvement stems from regular practice and consistently challenging yourself with new material, so make sure you don’t miss out on this chance to improve your written English. Take the quiz at https://www.engvid.com/academic-vocabulary-cause-effect-verbs/ WATCH NEXT: 1. LEARN 20 PASSIVE GET EXPRESSIONS: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yzLbKEomlCI&list=PLrPhmmx5j5b-AjltXcrLI4iiqF7lsj_P8&index=11 2. ACTIVE & PASSIVE GERUNDS IN ENGLISH: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QV_XlU1oxJg&list=PLrPhmmx5j5b-AjltXcrLI4iiqF7ls

Are you having a hard time finding useful English lessons on the internet? Hang in there! You've come to the right place! In this lesson, I teach 10 common informal imperatives that will help you to sound more natural in your everyday English conversations. These are common and real English expressions that you will hear in many different situations. The informal imperatives in this lesson include: "cut it out", "get lost", "sleep tight", "chill out", "dig in", "watch your step", and more. Take the quiz to test your understanding: https://www.engvid.com/10-informal-commands/ NEXT, watch my lesson on 30 Phrasal Verb Commands in English: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_7_QXVcvcfQ&t=0s&list=PLrPhmmx5j5b-AjltXcrLI4iiqF7lsj_P8&index=7 TRANSCRIPT Hey, everyone. Ah! Ugh. Ugh, okay. I should have watched my step. Okay, let's try that again. Hey, everyone. I'm Alex. Thanks for clicking, and welcome to this lesson on "Informal Imperatives". What is an imperative? It's a call to action, it's a command. It's basical

There are several types of phrasal verbs in English. In this important lesson, I will teach you twenty intransitive phrasal verbs, which are phrasal verbs that aren't followed by an object. In this lesson, you'll study phrasal verbs like speak out, end up, die out, grow up, show up, drop by, and many more. This is a great way to increase your vocabulary, your listening comprehension, and your speaking skills. As always, don't forget to test your understanding by completing the quiz at https://www.engvid.com/20-intransitive-phrasal-verbs/ after the lesson! NEXT, watch more Phrasal Verb lessons: 1. 30 Phrasal Verb Commands: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_7_QXVcvcfQ&list=PLrPhmmx5j5b-AjltXcrLI4iiqF7lsj_P8&index=6 2. Phrasal Verb Opposites in English: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_y0ITptbJTU&index=19&list=PLrPhmmx5j5b-AjltXcrLI4iiqF7lsj_P8 3. 6 Phrasal Verbs with HANG: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-7iRU79qnRk&index=67&list=PLrPhmmx5j5b-AjltXcrLI4iiqF7lsj_P8 TRANSCRIPT All right. Hey, everyone. I'm Ale

Students often ask me for English book recommendations. In this video, I give you five and tell you whether they're for intermediate or advanced students! In addition to a couple of classics, such as The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum, I also recommend some more contemporary options, such as Wonder by R.J. Palacio. There's something for everyone: mystery, fantasy, young adult, and adult fiction. Tell me about some of your favourite books in the comments at https://www.engvid.com/5-books-to-improve-your-english/ ! If you're interested in any of the books mentioned in this video, you can get a free audiobook version when you sign up for a 30-day trial with Audible using this link: https://www.engvid.com/out/audiblealex You can also use the following links to get ebook or print versions of these books: 1. Charlotte's Web: https://www.engvid.com/to/amz_charlotte 2. The Wonderful Wizard of Oz: https://www.engvid.com/to/amz_wizard 3. The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time: https://www.engvid.

Are you studying English FOR get a better job, or TO get a better job? Watch this video to address a very common English student mistake. Infinitives of purpose answer the question "Why?" or "For what purpose?" Understanding how to form them and use them will help you to build better and more informative English sentences. You will also learn how to use "in order to" in the middle of a sentence to strengthen your grammatical accuracy and your formal English. When you're done with the video, don't forget to take the quiz at https://www.engvid.com/learn-english-grammar-infinitives-of-purpose/ in order to test your understanding. Good luck! Watch these English Grammar lessons next: 1. Permanent Plurals: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1TplKXtV-90&list=PLrPhmmx5j5b-AjltXcrLI4iiqF7lsj_P8&index=3 2. Using 'THE' before 'NEXT' and 'LAST': https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sX68G8EAczA&list=PLrPhmmx5j5b-AjltXcrLI4iiqF7lsj_P8&index=19 TRANSCRIPT Hey. Why are you here? Are you here to learn English? Are you here to imp

Clothes can be loose, baggy, sporty, or too tight. They can match, fit, look good, or bring out your eyes. In this useful English vocabulary lesson, learn how to talk about shopping for clothes, or talking about how clothes fit or look on someone in general. Once you're comfortable with the vocabulary, make sure to check out the quiz at https://www.engvid.com/real-english-talking-about-what-people-wear/ to test your knowledge. So what are you waiting for? Put on something comfy and get ready to enjoy a practical English lesson. TRANSCRIPT Hey, everyone. I'm Alex. Thanks for clicking, and welcome to this lesson on commenting about clothes. So, today we are going to imagine that we are going clothes shopping, we're going into the change room, we're trying on some clothes, and I will give you some vocabulary you can use to talk about how the clothes fit. And then we are going to look at some common comments you can make about other people's clothes or about your own clothes. So, first imagine you're in the ch

Some words just sound better together. In this practical English vocabulary lesson, you will learn 10 common noun + noun combinations that are frequently used by English speakers. These include: pros and cons, odds and ends, peace and quiet, ups and downs, and more! Improve your understanding of these phrases and you'll be able to understand and participate in more English conversations. Watch my video about COLLECTIVE NOUNS next: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=meMx5IxuG-4&index=24&list=PLrPhmmx5j5b-AjltXcrLI4iiqF7lsj_P8 TAKE THE QUIZ: https://www.engvid.com/10-common-word-combinations/ TRANSCRIPT Okay. Yeah, I could go anywhere I want. Okay, but it's really big and I don't have the space. Oh, hey, guys. I'm Alex. Thanks for clicking, and welcome to this lesson on "Common Word Pairs", specifically common noun and noun pairs. So, before, you know, I started this, I was looking at my phone because I'm trying to think about the pros and cons of buying a hot air balloon, and I'm not really sure whether I wan

There are some nouns in English that are simply ALWAYS plural. These are nouns like "glasses," "scissors," "pants," "jeans," "clothes," and several others, all of which are covered in this practical English grammar lesson. Do count and non-count nouns confuse you? This lesson that will make the topic easier for you. So what are you waiting for? If you want to erase some of your doubts and use grammar and vocabulary more accurately, this video will do the trick. Thanks for clicking, and don't forget to check out the quiz after the video to test your understanding of the material: https://www.engvid.com/english-grammar-vocabulary-permanent-plurals/ TRANSCRIPT [Exhales] So hot today. You know what? I don't need pants for this video. Whew. Hey, everyone. I'm Alex. Thanks for clicking, and welcome to this lesson on "Nouns That Are Always Plural". So, if you know anything about count and noncount nouns, you know that count nouns can be singular or plural. "Cup", "cups"; "table", "tables"; "school", "schools". But

"How do I use phrasal verbs?" This is one of the most common questions that intermediate and advanced English students ask. In this lesson, I will teach you 30 common phrasal verbs that you can use as commands. Each phrasal verb also has useful examples, and you can check your understanding with a massive thirty-question quiz at https://www.engvid.com/30-english-phrasal-verb-commands/ after you've watched the lesson! To give you a taste of this lesson, you will learn phrasal verb commands like: move over, gather around, chill out, listen up, hang on, get back, drink up, come on, carry on, back up, and many more! So what are you waiting for? Gather around, listen up, and carry on improving your English language skills. Next, watch Rebecca's video on 10 easy commands! https://youtube.com/watch?v=yPZJe_5mxR8 Get the resource with 100 PHRASAL VERBS: https://www.engvid.com/english-resource/100-phrasal-verbs-used-as-commands/ TRANSCRIPT -"Let me see your identification." -"You don't need to see his identificati

Most people only use "should" for advice. However, did you know that you can also use it to talk about your expectations and past regrets? Not only that, but you can even use it to make your statements less certain. Learn to use should for MORE than just advice, and master this common and useful English modal verb. Now, watch my video on 4 TYPES OF 'HOW' QUESTIONS IN ENGLISH: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T_ro9075G2Q&list=PLrPhmmx5j5b-AjltXcrLI4iiqF7lsj_P8&index=5 TAKE THE QUIZ: https://www.engvid.com/english-modals-4-ways-to-use-should/ TRANSCRIPT So come on and let me know: Should I stay or should I go? Oh, hey, everyone. One sec. Didn't see you there. I'm Alex. Thanks for clicking, and welcome to this lesson on "4 Ways to Use 'Should'". Now, you are probably familiar with at least two of these ways if you have been studying English for a while. So the most common ways are the first two up here, and then we're going to look at two other ways that might be a little less familiar to you. So, let's star

In this lesson, you will learn 10+ fixed sentences that use modals. "Fixed" means that they do not change. You just use the whole sentence without changing it. That makes these kinds of sentences very useful for improving your English quickly. By the time you finish this lesson, you will sound more natural and confident when speaking English in many different situations. The fixed modal expressions covered in this video include: "You can say that again", "I couldn't help it", "I would if I could", "You would've loved it", "You shouldn't have", and more! Watch the video, do the quiz at https://www.engvid.com/fixed-modal-expressions/ and improve your English! TRANSCRIPT Yeah. Oh, you can say that again. [Laughs] No, no. I'm sorry, I can't help it. Next week? No, I would if I could, but I can't. Okay. I have to do a thing here. Okay. Yeah. Bye. Okay. Oh, hey, everyone. I'm Alex. Thanks for clicking, and welcome to this lesson on "Fixed Modal Expressions". So, in this lesson I am going to improve your speaking