I’m sure one of the very first things you learned to say in English was, “How are you?” --> Join the waitlist for the complete English course: https://gonaturalenglish.com/prereg People will probably ask you this question A LOT! It’s really easy to answer, but there are a few things to remember. Here’s how to feel comfortable answering this question, every time. 1. “HOW ARE YOU?” IS SIMPLY ANOTHER WAY TO SAY HELLO — HERE’S HOW TO ANSWER Most of the time, we use this question as a polite way to s...
Dec 04, 2019•15 min•Transcript available on Metacast Hi everyone! Today we’ll learn about a common and confusing concept involving expressing a future action. This is about when to use WILL and GOING TO . Both of them refer to future actions. Although in some cases they can be interchangeable, because there are multiple ways of expressing the same thing in English. However, knowing which one you think is best really just depends on what you’re trying to say. Like I said before, you can use both WILL and GOING TO in the same sentence with no change...
Nov 27, 2019•14 min•Transcript available on Metacast As you spend more and more time conversing in English, you’ll realize that apart from learning how to speak English the way, you also have to sharpen your listening skills. The sharper your English listening skills are, the better you can speak and converse in English in the most natural way. When you chat and talk to natural English speakers, you’ll come across those who speak maybe a tad too fast for you. But keep in mind that this is really common. When you go to a restaurant or any place rea...
Nov 20, 2019•8 min•Transcript available on Metacast Your friends and people you know might ask you “What are you up to?” How do you respond to this question? You might be eating lunch, watching TV, or working. It’s a casual way saying hello and maybe starting a conversation with you. Let’s see how you can easily answer this question in a variety of situations. Read more at: https://www.gonaturalenglish.com/how-to-respond-to-the-question-what-are-you-up-to/ Lingoda Sprint Link: http://bit.ly/ GoNaturalEnglishSprint Discount Code: SPRINT22...
Nov 20, 2019•17 min•Transcript available on Metacast Tell me about yourself! This is a common question that has the potential to be extremely nerve-wracking, depending on the situation. You’ll hear it at parties, on dates, and at job interviews. So, how do you introduce yourself in these situations – especially a job interview? We are going to talk about introducing yourself in a professional manner. Learn more at: https://www.gonaturalenglish.com/tell-me-about-yourself-how-to-introduce-yourself-at-a-job-interview/...
Nov 13, 2019•8 min•Transcript available on Metacast Today let's explore the appropriate use of the English word "Congratulations." You see, in the English language, it's not so much about knowing a word, but being able to pronounce it well or spell it correctly. You must also know the right situations to use a specific word correctly. For this post, it's the word 'Congratulations'! I'll give you some guidelines and tips on when to use this English word correctly. When to Use 'Congratulations' Read more about this English tip at: https://www.gonat...
Nov 06, 2019•9 min•Transcript available on Metacast Oct 15, 2019•18 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this lesson, you’ll learn how to pronounce “Chipotle,” a popular place to eat lunch in the US, learn how to order, how to ask important questions about food, and practice the pronunciation of common food items. It’s a delicious lesson! This is not sponsored and not an ad for Chipotle, I just happen to really like them and a lot of people have asked how to pronounce it. Learn more at: https://www.gonaturalenglish.com/how-to-order-food-in-english/ HOW TO PRONOUNCE DIFFICULT FOODS In the video l...
Oct 15, 2019•11 min•Transcript available on Metacast "In" is basically within, inside a container or box, maybe an enclosed space but not necessarily. "On" is related to surfaces. You can use "in" or "on" in the same sentence, but the meaning would change.
May 21, 2019•15 min•Transcript available on Metacast May 18, 2019•14 min•Transcript available on Metacast I’ve noticed that there are 2 very different ways of learning: 1 for school and 1 for real life. They keep you from speaking English, because you aren’t required to apply it in real life in order to be rewarded. Our whole education system, for the most part, is broken because we have been taught to memorize and not apply concepts in real life. “Studying” English, in the traditional sense of the word, is the antithesis of speaking English. Let’s talk about the difference between studying and lear...
May 16, 2019•18 min•Transcript available on Metacast See the summary and the video here: https://www.gonaturalenglish.com/regional-american-english-accents/ SUMMARY OF REGIONAL AMERICAN ENGLISH ACCENTS There are around 160 recognized dialects of the English language, or regional accents. These terms are often used interchangeably. Even if you’re really into accents, it would probably be impossible to learn them all. Even native speakers can’t understand them all. For example, it’s very difficult for us American English speakers to understand Scott...
May 13, 2019•11 min•Transcript available on Metacast Mar 14, 2019•16 min•Transcript available on Metacast Here are 10 Very Useful English Phrases You Need to Know Thanks so much. Please. Excuse me. I really appreciate it. Never mind. how does that sound? That sounds great. Sorry, what was that? Let me confirm... Nice to meet you. Can/could I get your... Actually... For a limited time only you're invited to my live online Master Class - The 3 Keys to English Fluency. Sign up and reserve your spot now at http://gonaturalenglish.com/keys...
Feb 25, 2019•14 min•Transcript available on Metacast How do you form the third conditional tense in English? The third conditional requires us to construct a sentence in two parts. We make the third conditional by using ‘if,’ the past perfect form of the verb in the first part of the sentence and then ‘would have’ and the past participle the second part of the sentence: if + past perfect, …would + have + past participle It talks about the past. It’s used to describe a situation that didn’t happen, and to imagine the result of this situation. If he...
Feb 11, 2019•6 min•Transcript available on Metacast Second conditional English grammar can help you to create more complex expressions. Improve your fluency and sophistication in English! How do you form the second conditional tense in English? Did you know there are three uses for it? The second conditional requires us to construct a sentence in two parts. The second conditional uses if then the past simple tense then ‘would’ and the infinitive : if + past simple, …would + infinitive (It is considered most correct to use ‘were’ instead of ‘was’ ...
Jan 28, 2019•9 min•Transcript available on Metacast THE FIRST CONDITIONAL Would you like to make longer sentences? Using the conditional tenses can help you to express logical ideas and sound more fluent in your speaking. So, how do you form the first conditional grammar tense in English? This tense requires us to construct a sentence in two parts. It is created with “if” then the present simple tense, after which comes the future simple plus the infinitive: if + present simple, … will + infinitive So, this tense is used to talk about things whic...
Jan 10, 2019•5 min•Transcript available on Metacast Using the zero conditional English grammar tense is a good way to improve your English, make longer sentences, and speak more like a native. How do you form the zero conditional tense in English? It requires us to construct a sentence in two parts. We can make a zero conditional sentence with two present simple verbs — one in the ‘if clause’ and one in the ‘main clause’: If / when + present simple base verb, …. present simple base verb. You can also think of it this way: — IF this, THEN that. Th...
Jan 07, 2019•7 min•Transcript available on Metacast I want to present seven steps that you can use as a clear simple guide for learning English. You can always come back to these steps because they will help you no matter what level or stage you're currently at in English. So if you're ready to begin then let's get started. If you just follow the path that's been set out for you in English learning, you'll probably take traditional English classes. You'll let your teacher tell you what to learn. And then after months or even years of study, you'l...
Jan 09, 2018•12 min•Transcript available on Metacast What are the top movies for learning English? And how do you choose a good movie to help you improve English skills? Watch this video lesson to find out! When I was learning Spanish, I watched every Spanish movie I could get my hands on, and it helped my listening skills, vocabulary and pronunciation -- a lot! Movies can help you learn fluent English because they show you natural language and real culture. They give you something fun to talk about with an English speaking partner, too! Top 10 Mo...
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