Monthly Archives: February 2020

What Does “Groundbreaking” Mean in English?

We often talk about a “groundbreaking study” or a “groundbreaking invention,” but what does that mean exactly? Learn how to use “groundbreaking” in English in this quick video from ESLPod.com: Also, check out the Daily English lesson #88 – Socializing … Continue reading

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Flattery and Backhanded Compliments

There is a famous saying (short piece of advice or wisdom): “Flattery will get you nowhere.” What is “flattery,” and what does this well-known saying mean? We call saying nice things about a person praise (“What a beautiful dress you … Continue reading

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The Seven “Steps” of English

English is infamous for (famous for, but in a bad way) lots of confusing phrasal verbs. So today I’ll try to explain one set (group) of common phrasal verbs using “to step.” Many of these phrasal verbs with “step” have … Continue reading

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Talking About Losing Weight in English

If you ate too much over the holidays, you may be looking to (trying to; hoping to) lose weight. Find out how to use a few common expressions in English such as “to slim down” and “to drop a few … Continue reading

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