Let's diagram a sentence together! (Victor Hugo)  Let's diagram a Victor Hugo quotation together. "To learn to read is to light a fire; every syllable that is spelled out is a spark." https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s1-muKlZiIU To learn to read is...

In this lesson, you will learn 16 slang words and phrases related to food and drink. feel peckish = to feel a little bit hungry.= you don’t want to eat a big meal but you want...

Here's another video that I've put on YouTube, in a new format.The video features 10 vocabulary items. First, you hear (and see) an example with the vocabulary bleeped out (hidden by a beep sound)....

Photo by Meisam Saeb Greetings English Learners!  Do you remember when you first learned the meaning of ‘must’? Must = Rules and Obligation. You must obey the road rules! You must not be late! Doctor: You must take two pills...

I have long been teaching a course called English Grammar for Teachers, initially face-to-face, and later online. This course is still available for booking here. This course is now also available on the FutureLearn platform. The...

Effective communication in English isn’t just about vocabulary and grammar; it’s about how creatively and effectively you express your thoughts. Figures of speech, the artful use of language, make communication vibrant, engaging, and impactful. In this...