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Heteronyms in English are two words with the same spelling, but different pronunciations and different meanings.Two common examples are the words CLOSE and LIVE.close (adj.) with an “s” sound = near, not farMy house is close to the bus station.close (v.) with a “z” sound = shut, opposite of openPlease close the door when you leave.live (v.) with the same “i” as in “sit” = resideI live in an apartment in the city center.live (adj.) with the same “i” as in “I” (me) = happening at that moment, in that placeI was interviewed on live TV.There’s live music at the restaurantToday you'll learn some interesting heteronyms in the English language. Click here for the lesson text
The English word "goal" has a meaning both within and outside sports. In today's lesson, you'll learn 20 common English collocations (combinations of words) with the word GOAL.Click here for the lesson text
"Go" is one of the most common verbs in the English language, and it is also used in plenty of idiomatic expressions in English. You'll learn 10 of them in today's lesson.Click here for the lesson text
You can break a habit, break a promise, or break someone's heart... and how is it possible that "break a leg" is a good thing to say to somebody? Find out in today's episode, where I'll teach you 20 English collocations and expressions with the word BREAK.Click here for the lesson text
The same verb can be used with various prepositions to create phrasal verbs with different meanings... and some phrasal verbs have more than one meaning, too. Today you'll learn 12 phrasal verbs that all use the word "run."Click here for the lesson text
In today's lesson, you'll learn 12 phrases that can be used to talk about movies. I'll explain all the vocabulary along the way!Click here for the lesson text
Do you have some doubts about when exactly to use the words I, me, my, mine, and myself? Don't worry, I'll help you understand them perfectly in today's lesson!Click here for the lesson text
In today's lesson, you're going to learn 15 useful English phrases for the doctor's office.There are 7 phrases a doctor might say, and 8 phrases a patient might say. Make sure to read the phrase descriptions for explanations of the vocabulary!Click here for the lesson text
In the northern hemisphere, summer is starting - and the weather will be hot. It has inspired me to teach you 15 English words and expressions with "hot." - hotbed, hotshot, and hot spot - full of hot air - a hot-button issue - have the hots for someone...and more!Click here for the lesson text
If you don’t live in an English-speaking country, it can be hard to make progress because you don’t have many opportunities to use English in your regular daily life.What can you do if you’re not surrounded by English?I have some good news:There ARE ways you can make English a regular part of your life, even if you don’t live in an English-speaking country!Here are my top 6 ways to make English part of your everyday life.They don’t require a lot of time, just a few simple changes.Click here for the lesson text
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