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Tall or High

Tall or High? These 2 words mean essentially the same thing. What’s more, we often use them interchangeably. However, there are some differences which luckily follow some simple rules. Up Both ‘tall’ and ‘high’ refer to something that is up and usually more ‘up’ than most things Skinny or Fat? high = things that are…

TV Scripts & Dialogues

TV Scripts & Dialogues

You’ve got your favourite TV show and a healthy addiction to that weekly ritual, but wouldn’t it be amazing if you could learn to speak like your favourite actor or actress on that show? Maybe they have that right combination of street smarts, confidence, and playfulness. You like the sound of their voice, the rhythm…

TV for Learning English

TV for Learning English

Watching TV is a good way to practise our listening skills and learn vocabulary. It is especially useful for learning the “real English”. The English that normal people speak. The English that happens outside of the classroom and English textbooks. You might be surprised by all the shortcuts, lazy pronunciation, and slang that is used,…

20 Free English Books

20 Free English Books

These English books are yours to download and won’t cost you a penny. Best of all, they’re legally free English books. Their copyright has expired and are now considered to be “public domain” and free for anyone to use. You can enjoy them on an eBook reader, your computer, phone, or tablet. I usually recommend…

Alike

Alike

This video is one of my favourites for creating conversation. The video has a simple story that reaches everyone despite having no dialogue. This touching story focusses on a father and son and the challenges they face in their lives. It works well with any level of class from A1 to C2