groggy
[grɑːgi] verb Definition 1: not able to think or move normally because of being tired, sick, etc. Examples I'm still a little groggy...
English is weird
Here's an interesting puzzle for you: Do you need a hint? The first 'read' is the present tense and the first 'lead' is the verb as in to...
attic
[ætɪk] verb Definition 1: a room or space that is just below the roof of a building and that is often used to store things Examples I...
Stress matters
Take a look at this sentence: I never said she stole my money. Read it out loud. What does it mean? Did you know that this sentences can...
dusk
[dʌsk] verb Definition 1: the time when day changes into night and the sky begins to get darker Examples The park closes at dusk. The...
What is a sandwich?
It's lunchtime. What do you usually eat for lunch? A sandwich, maybe? What ingredients do you like to put on your sandwich? Ham? Cheese?...
dawn
[dɑːn] verb Definition 1: the time of day when sunlight first begins to appear Examples We arrived at dawn. [=sunrise, daybreak] We...
The eye of the potato
Crazy English: FOODS that have BODY PARTS? Crazy crazy English vocabulary and slang! You’ve learned your basic foods in English, but now...
parade
[pəˈreɪd] noun Definition 1: a public celebration of a special day or event that usually includes many people and groups moving down a...
Reading in English-it's good for you!
When students ask how to improve their vocabulary, I always tell them to read, read, read! You can learn new words and enjoy a book,...
spoil
[spɔɪl] verb Definition 1: to stop something from being enjoyable or successful Examples The picnic was spoiled by the bad weather. I...
Improve your listening skills: Try a dictation
Do you want to improve your English listening skills? What about your spelling, writing, and typing skills? Dictation can help in many...
lift weights
verb collocation Definition 1: to exercise by lifting heavy objects (such as barbells) in order to become stronger Examples: He has been...
Phrasal verb: bring up
bring up: Raise a child When his parents died, he was brought up by his aunt and uncle. When her parents went to work in Japan, her...
