Should you swear in English? The answer is NO! Think about when foreigners swear in your language (swear = saying a bad word). Usually, it sounds wrong. They don’t use the word in the right situation or they say it a bit wrong. It’s like when a child swears. It makes you wince (wince = […]
If you really want to speak English well, you should ask yourself this question: why do you want to learn English? I want you to come up with five reasons. (come up with something = think up s.t., find s.t. in your mind, list s.t., have an idea)
When you are trying to think up […]
Here’s a lesson that will be useful for you in the street and in the boardroom. It’s a bit hard to hear because of the wind on the beach, but it will be good for you to practice listening in less-than-perfect situations. If you have problems, check out the transcript below!
Transcript […]
One way to learn vocabulary fast is to put a sheet of vocabulary words in your pocket as you leave the house. Then, every time you have to wait for something, pull it out and learn a few words or test yourself or practice using the words in sentences.
How do you get this sheet? […]
Hi everyone,
You might think that you speak English too well to worry about the most basic verb tense, the simple present. However, I have students who are intermediate level speakers and still make mistakes with the simple present. Hope you like the video lesson!
To review, let’s put “run” into the simple […]
Here’s a video on using the vocabulary words, ‘hanging out, going out and meeting’. The big mistake a lot of ESL students make is that they say they met their friend last night. Meeting someone has two meanings, either it’s the first time you introduced yourself to this person, so you cannot be their friend […]
Here’s a video I made about using the simple present to describe the plot of a novel or movie. So, if you are reading a book, when someone asks you what it’s about, you will know how to answer.
Have a great day!
Kim
Vocabulary:
What’s it about? - What is the plot?
She’s a tomboy - She acts like […]
Check this out to learn how to avoid a muffled R sound. DON’T curl your tongue - TIGHTEN it.
Kim
Hi! This is my first video. I hope you enjoy it!