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English Idioms for Traveling
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English Idioms for Traveling

ByBradford Jones August 23, 2022

Imagine that you are venturing out to an English-speaking country for a holiday or vacation. What are some things to consider when speaking to others? There are several different idioms that are commonly used when referring to traveling, taking a vacation, or going on a holiday. Have you heard any of these phrases before? Does…

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100+ Commonly Mispronounced English Words
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100+ Commonly Mispronounced English Words

ByBradford Jones November 14, 2020October 8, 2021

I keep a fairly extensive list of words I hear my students always seem to mispronounce. In this video, I go over these words with you and show you how to correctly say them. All the words are high-frequency English words that we actually use. Enjoy!

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3 Words You May Not Realize Have a Negative Connotation
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3 Words You May Not Realize Have a Negative Connotation

ByBradford Jones July 2, 2019February 11, 2022

You may be unaware that some common terms actually have negative connotations. Be careful with these three words.

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When is it Okay to Use Ain’t?
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When is it Okay to Use Ain’t?

ByBradford Jones December 20, 2018March 1, 2020

We generally want to avoid using the negative contraction ain’t, but there are two situations in which it’s perfectly fine to use it.

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4 Military Abbreviations Americans Use in Conversation
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4 Military Abbreviations Americans Use in Conversation

ByBradford Jones June 11, 2017October 9, 2021

Here are four military abbreviations you’re likely to hear in a civilian context.

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70+ Spanish Words We Use in English
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70+ Spanish Words We Use in English

ByBradford Jones April 27, 2017October 9, 2021

We use a surprising number of Spanish terms in English. Here are some that you are likely to come across.

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