Category Archives: Language & Terms

WHICH ONE IS CORRECT? “My neighbor will ____________ my two dogs and three cats while I’m on vacation.” A. Look away B. Look toward C. Look after D. Look under Watch and find out! Looking for a FAST, easy way … Continue reading →

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WHAT DOES “TO CATCH SOMEONE IN THE ACT” MEAN? For more on “to catch someone in the act,” see our Daily English # 108 – Asking Someone Out. Looking for a FAST, easy way to improve your English? Join 15 … Continue reading →

WHAT DOES “TO BOLT” MEAN? Find out the meaning of this common verb in this short video. Looking for an easy, convenient way to improve your English? Try our new “Speak English with ESLPod.com” podcast subscription on Apple Podcasts. Get … Continue reading →

WHICH ONE IS CORRECT? “This job is perfect for Sheila, but she _________ when she didn’t apply last week. A. Sailed the boat B. Missed the boat C. Rowed the boat D. Sank the boat Watch and find out! Looking … Continue reading →

WHAT DOES “TO CREDIT (SOMETHING) BACK” MEAN? Learn the meaning of the phrase “to credit (something) back” in this Speak English Mini video. Looking for an easy, convenient way to improve your English? Try our new “Speak English with ESLPod.com” … Continue reading →

3 COUTROOM PHRASES WE USE EVERYDAY TAKE THE FIFTH comes from the 5th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, which says you don’t have to say anything in court that might make you look guilty. When you do that, it called … Continue reading →

WHAT DOES “TO HOOK SOMETHING UP” MEAN? Learn the meaning of the phrase “to hook something up” in this Speak English Mini video. Looking for an easy, convenient way to improve your English? Try our new “Speak English with ESLPod.com” … Continue reading →

WHICH ONE IS CORRECT? “My mother is going to ___________ when she sees the mess we’ve made!” A. Fit in B. Get fit C. Have a fit D. Fit the bill Watch and find out! Looking for a FAST, easy … Continue reading →

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