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?

Choose the correct answer.

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.

Question for English language learners. English tutor Alice here. If you could speak to someone from the United States what would you want to talk about? What's something that you'd love to learn about the US? What topics do you love to talk about with your friends? Do you know what small talk is? Is small talk with strangers common where you live? Here in the US it is very common. We do small talk with strangers. We talk about the weather, hobbies, sports, food and more! We talk to strangers in grocery stores, book stores, libraries and more places. My hobbies are knitting, writing, diamond art and photography.