What you say • Is there a post office near here? • What time does the post office open? • Where can I buy stamps? • Where can I get an envelope, please? • I would like to send this letter to the US. • I would like to send this letter special-delivery. • I […]
When someone is tight-lipped, his or her lips remain firmly closed, especially so as not to show any emotion or to keep information about something to him or herself. Sometimes, we use it to describe an angry expression. Let’s see some examples : – We could all see there was a serious problem, but he […]
“to” versus “too” Basically, “to” is a preposition. For example: a. She listened to the music. b. I spoke to her. c. We wrote a letter to him. “Too” has a number of meanings. It can mean “as well”. For example: a. We went to the party and Nigel went too. b. Sam danced to […]
Writing Example October 20th, 2013 Dear Diary, Today was an exciting day. Grandma took me on a surprise outing. We left home at about 9:00 a.m and boarded a bus. A few minutes later, the bus stopped near a large gate. Beyond the gate, I could see a long road with well maintained lawns behind […]
Don’t underestimate the little word Get. It’s a hard-working verb that is very common in spoken English. There are many meanings and uses of this versatile verb, as you can see from the examples listed on this page. Receive Did you get a present from your colleagues for your birthday? Receive TV/radio You can’t get […]
Watching movies is great for improving your English. And if you choose movies that you enjoy watching, you’ll learn English without even realizing it! Here are eight movies that are perfect for English learners : The Social Network (2010) Starring Jesse Eisenberg. Directed by David Fincher. Story How Mark Zuckerberg founded Facebook. Why it’s […]