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3 Confusing Verbs and How To Pronounce Them: Feel, Fall, and Fill

22 Jan 201923 Nov 2020 elsahedrick

Three verbs that are often confusing for English students are feel, fall, and fill, especially when it comes to past tense forms and pronunciation. Let’s look at the differences and practice using them. Feel Feel has a hard EEE sound. … Continue reading 3 Confusing Verbs and How To Pronounce Them: Feel, Fall, and Fill

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Expressions with the Verb TO HAVE

1 Jan 20198 Feb 2019 elsahedrick

I hope everyone is having a very Happy New Year so far! I think 2019 is going to be a great year! This year, I’m looking forward to eating healthier, learning new recipes, getting more exercise, and writing many more lessons … Continue reading Expressions with the Verb TO HAVE

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Expressions and activities with the verb TO GO

Expressions with the Verb TO GO

22 Jul 201831 Jan 2019 elsahedrick

Use GO with another -ING verb when you talk about activities and sports. Do you want to go surfing in California? There are some beautiful places to go sightseeing here, too! Have you ever gone wine tasting in Italy? Team sports (soccer, basketball) typically use the … Continue reading Expressions with the Verb TO GO

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the verb to do is used in expressions for work, style, and activities

Expressions with the Verb TO DO

13 Jul 201831 Jan 2019 elsahedrick

The verb TO DO is very useful when talking about general actions. We use it to ask about activities, as in: What do you want to do tonight? (However, a different verb is used to answer the question.) I want to watch the sunset. … Continue reading Expressions with the Verb TO DO

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Expressions, collocations with the verb TO MAKE

Expressions with the Verb TO MAKE

6 Jul 201831 Jan 2019 elsahedrick

The verb TO MAKE has several different uses. The literal meaning is to create something. Here are some expressions, or collocations that use make, organized by category. Make = To Cook or Prepare make breakfast, lunch or dinner make a sandwich, pasta, … Continue reading Expressions with the Verb TO MAKE

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Last one! I promise! Prepositions of media are so useful these days. Check out some of the ways we use prepositions for print and electronic media here.
The general rule for transportation prepositions is: ⁠
Where are you now? Where are you going today? 🤷🏻 We use different prepositions for location and movement. Use this chart to help you find the right preposition to answer the questions below!👇👇👇
Prepositions are fun, right? Noooo! They are difficult and confusing... and absolutely necessary. Here's a chart that can help you memorize prepositions of time. Hope it helps!
It's Day 30! Our final challenge is to read the script of the musical you watched on Day 28. Head over to the blog for a link to musical scripts on Day30. Find your musical and choose your favorite scene. Then practice reading it out loud. Do it with a friend and bring the story to life! ⁠
Choose a family member or close friend you admire and respect. Invite them to be interviewed. Make a list of some questions to ask them about their lives, loves, and memories. If you're feeling ambitious, record the interview and take some photos to mark the occasion. We never have enough time to spend with people we love, so take this opportunity to learn all you can about a special person in your life.⁠

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