Phrasal verbs from A to Z #day10 - J

FROM OOPS TO WOW #3 Spot the Mistake. Fix It. Sound Like a Pro. ❌ There were a lot of STRANGE students in my class. ✅ There were a lot of FOREIGN students in my class. 💡 TIP: Something strange is not normal and makes you uncomfortable. Students from other countries are foreign students. ✍️ Your turn! Create a sentence using FOREIGN in the comments. 📅 Want personalized feedback on your English? Book a lesson with me for one-on-one coaching. Send me a message to get started! ➡️ Follow for more #FromOopsToWow tips.

Wanting to improve your American English speaking? Do you practice 'shadowing'? Do you practice your speaking in front of a mirror? Do you watch other peoples mouths when they speak American English? Do you watch American English shows/movies? If you're not making much improvement it might be because you might not be doing these things...or doing these things so rarely. Or it could be that you've never had someone from the United States judge your spoken American English and give you typed corrections about what you actually say. So you can be informed about what you actually struggle with.

Phrasal verbs from A to Z #day9 - I

What do you struggle with the most in regards to speaking American English with native English speakers? Is it coming up with words to say? Is it saying enough so you don't sound limited or be able to give enough variety in your responses so you don't sound repetitive? Is it phrasal verbs? Do you use them? Do you understand them? Do you know how many there are? What about your confidence? Do you second guess yourself when you speak English? Do you have a lot of 'ums' and 'uhs' when you speak American English? Do you repeat words and phrases? Do you have long pauses in between your words and phrases? Do you translate in your head before you say it? Do you depend on translating? Do you say the bare minimum which is only the few things you know how to say but if someone asks you to 'say more.' you'd have difficulty? Are you not really sure where you struggle? Have you ever had someone from the United States... a tutor or teacher really judge your speaking and give you feedback?

FROM OOPS TO WOW #2 Spot the Mistake. Fix It. Sound Like a Pro. ❌ John is a very USUAL name in Britain. ✅ John is a very COMMON name in Britain. 💡 TIP: For many examples of something, say common, not usual.

Phrasal verbs from A to Z # day8 - H

English tutor Alice here. I love Fall. It is Fall here in the United States. Fall is my favorite season because of the leaves changing color. Drinking apple cider. Carving pumpkins. Going to pumpkin farms. 🎃 What is your favorite season and why?

FROM OOPS TO WOW #1 Spot the Mistake. Fix It. Sound Like a Pro. ❌ It was interesting to have class discussions with other STRANGERS. ✅ It was interesting to have class discussions with PEOPLE FROM OTHER COUNTRIES. 💡 TIP: Strangers are people you've never met before. People of other nationalities are foreigners, but this is often used negatively, so avoid it.