3 minute english!

Which would you use? Well, it depends on the situation. People often confuse the usage of these two words, but using the right one will really help get your message across. We talk about that in this week's episode.

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This year we're going to try to raise the bar at VenturEnglish. But what does it mean to raise the bar, set the bar or lower the bar. We talk about this useful and common idiom this week.

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Have you ever made a New Year's resolution? Have you ever wondered what a New Year's resolution is? We'll talk about resolutions and the resolve to make them happen. What will your resolution be this year?

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Which one is which? When do you use each one? Does it even matter? "Over it" and "all over it" are two very different idioms. In this episode we talk about how to use them well!

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What are you sick and tired of? Are you fed up with work, life? Are you just done? I hope not, but this week's podcast is about how to use these words and phrases.

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This is the time of year we're all thinking about trick or treating, ghosts and ghouls. But what about that word, Halloween? It's a strange name for a holiday! Where did it come from and how did it get spread all over the world?

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“What” and “how” are both question starters, part of the 5 W’s and 1 H. But their meanings can sometimes seem very close, and it may be difficult to decide which word to use in a question. A common mistake is asking “how do you think?” instead of “what do you think?” In this episode, we talk about when to use both of these words.

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We use the verb "to inform" often in business English, but it is difficult to use it correctly. We'll talk about how to use this verb effectively in this episode.

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How can you apologize when you do something wrong? Is it different in business and personal life? What can you say that won't make things worse? Here are some ideas from 3 Minute English!

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Nobody likes to admit they don't know something. So we try to soften the information so we don't feel so bad! In this episode, we talk about some ways to say "I don't know" in English. Listen for them, and you'll hear them all the time. Maybe too often!

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