Trying to make a decision? When you discuss differences in English conversation, linking words of contrast help you to speak with clarity and with an easy-to-follow structure.
Use these linking words to quickly compare in English. Perfect for highlighting similarities between job offers, mobile phone plans, gym memberships, online courses, skin care products, and more.
Between vs. among are easily confused for good reason. Sometimes you can use either one and both are right. Other times you need to make a choice.
Do you really need adverbs such as apparently, obviously, or presumably? That depends. When used correctly, they add precision, nuance, and depth to your speech.
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English speakers typically use the present perfect for talking about experiences – career experience, travel experience, relationship experience, life experience, and so on. Here’s how you can use it using key words such as ever, never, before, yet, already, and so far.
Because of and due to are often used interchangeably. But should the be? Learn the distinct differences between because of vs due to for accuracy.
How and why should you use could have, would have, and should have (perfect modals in English)? They help us express emotions, regrets, and more.
Six common examples of how & when to use the past continuous tense. For example, giving context to a story or indicating a change of mind.
Learn the precise differences between used to + get/be used to so you get them right every time without worry or confusion.
Say, tell, speak, and talk — what is the difference between these verbs and how can you use them correctly every time? This lesson is everything you need to use these confusing English verb pairs with confident accuracy.
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Learn the most effective English phrases for meetings and professional updates so you can sound clear, confident, and fluent in every workplace conversation — no more awkward or overly formal English.
In this Confident English lesson, you’ll get practical business English phrasal verbs that native speakers use every day in team meetings, project updates, and workplace discussions.
Whether you’re giving updates in English, describing progress, talking about delays, or wrapping up with next steps, this lesson gives you the tools to speak English for work fluently and naturally.
WHAT’S COVERED IN THIS EPISODE:
00:00 The Right Language for Updates
02:13 Why Phrasal Verbs Are Important at Work
03:22 Phrasal Verbs to Start Meetings
06:00 Phrasal Verbs for Progress
09:59 Phrasal Verbs for Delays
13:17 Phrasal Verbs to Summarize
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