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Shortened Words in English

April 29, 2025

Neeraj is here to explain some of the most common shortened words in British English – like mayo, uni, prep, carbs, deffo, and lots […]

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How to use ‘just’ in English

March 24, 2025

Did you just click on this video because you’re just a little confused about how to use ‘just’ in English? Don’t worry! Gabriel is […]

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How to start a conversation in English

March 17, 2025

Starting a conversation with someone for the first time can be a little scary in your first language, never mind in English! But don’t […]

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Four ways to talk about pain

March 10, 2025

Not sure how to explain pain in English beyond ‘It hurts’? Don’t worry – we’ve got you! In this video, you’ll learn useful vocabulary […]

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What is code-switching and why does it matter?

March 4, 2025

When can you say ‘you ate and left no crumbs’ and when should it be ‘your performance was outstanding’? The key is code-switching—knowing when […]

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8 rules for using articles

February 19, 2025

Articles – a, an and the – may be some of the smallest words in the English language, but they can cause BIG problems! […]

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