Posts tagged with "english vocabulary in use"



WORD OF THE DAY: Describing Nationality, Race & Languages
In today's mini-lesson we explain a complicated area of the English language. We teach you how to use words that describe the nationality, groups of people and their adjectives.

SOCIAL ENGLISH: In the Pub
In this short lesson we help you understand about a very important aspect of British culture: the pub. What will you find? How do you order drinks? What are the typical drinks? What language do you need?

VOCABULARY: 'Can' and 'Could'. What's the difference?
Today we give you some tips (advice) on how to use 'Can' and 'Could' - a very complicated piece of English language grammar.

VOCABULARY: Travel, Journey or Trip? What's the difference?
Today's quick lesson looks at the differences between three commonly confused words: travel, journey and trip. We explain how and when to use them...

VOCABULARY: Mate, buddy, fellow, chap, etc. What's the difference?
How to address people in English. Today we explain how to use words to describe people when you don't use a name. We look at vocabulary like 'mate', 'buddy' and 'chap' and explain how to use them in the natural way.