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Happy and lucky . The meanings of these adjectives are covered by one word in some languages, but they mean different things in English. Learn how we use them here and find out what to say when you want to wish people good luck. Also learn the meaning of the expression happy go lucky. Click […]
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Fun Funny – these words can be confusing. They can both be adjectives and then fun means enjoyable and funny means comical. But fun can also be a noun, so for example, we can have fun telling funny jokes. Learn the different meanings and uses of these words here. Click here to learn about more
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Do you know when to say look or see in English? What’s the difference? And do we see a movie or watch a movie? Learn how we use the English verbs look, see and watch in this video. Click here to learn how we use look in the expression looks like. Click here to learn
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What is effective? and What is efficient? The answer to these questions will probably be different. Learn about the different meanings of the words effective and efficient. This lesson is going to be really useful if you’re learning business English for your career. Click here to see more business English videos Effective and Efficient video
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Check you know the meanings and forms of the verbs feel and fall. They’re both irregular and felt is the past form of feel. Because feel and felt look similar, English learners often muddle them up. Let us help you get them right. Click here to see more grammar videos Click here to see more
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When do we say concentrated and when do we say concentrating? People concentrate when they focus and give all their thought and attention to something. But concentrated is different. Fruit drinks are concentrated. Click here to learn more about ed and ing endings Click here to see more vocabulary videos Concentrated and Concentrating video script
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Alone Lonely – these adjectives have similar meanings. Being alone means being on your own with nobody else around and it’s not always a bad thing. But if you’re lonely, you’re alone and you’re also unhappy because of it. See examples and learn the difference between lonely and alone in this video. Click here to
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When do we say high and when do we say tall? What’s the difference? Learn the different meanings and uses of these English adjectives in this video. Click here to learn the difference between the adjectives interesting and interested Click here to see more vocabulary videos High Tall Video Script I’m taller than you. No,
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There are fixed expressions where we use the verb do in English. For example, do research, do you good. And there are lots more expressions where we use the verb make. For example, make a mistake, make a reservation. In this video you’ll learn some common fixed expressions and collocations with make and do. We
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Cook Cooker Chef – do you know the meanings of these three words in English? It’s worth learning. You don’t want to tell people you’re the cooker if really you’re the cook or the chef. Click here to learn about concentrated and concentrating and avoid another common mistake. Click here to see more vocabulary videos.
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