English Airs

Anyone who studies English wants to learn faster and speak easier, right? The only problem is, learning a language takes time and most importantly needs consistency (meaning you have to keep working on it). So for this episode, I want to show you how you can do that with techniques that will fit in your life. Do you have about 10 minutes? Come with me!

Remember to go with this flow:

1. Listen to this episode. Listen and try to relax. You will get:

- simple explanations,
- examples,
and,
- chances to practice. So:

2. Listen again, and try to answer the questions out loud. (I can emphasize out loud enough!)

3. Follow me on social media to get reminders for at least one more practice during the week. This time, try to give new answers.
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4. If you are listening on YouTube, do not forget to:

• Turn on the CC (Closed Captions),
• “Like” the video (if you liked it!),
• “Subscribe” (because you don’t want to miss extra videos I upload only on YouTube),
  and
• hit the “Notification” bell (because why not?!)

Now, let’s get going!

"How long did it take?" and "How long did it last?" both ask about the time. The duration of time. So, what is the difference? Is there a difference? What will happen if you confuse them?

Well, if you have under 10 minutes, I'll help you discover the answer to all these questions, and more!

As usual, here's what I recommend you do:

1. Listen to this episode. Listen and try to relax. You will get:

- simple explanations,
- examples,
and,
- chances to practice. So:

2. Listen again, and try to answer the questions out loud. (I can emphasize out loud enough!)

3. Follow me on social media to get reminders for at least one more practice during the week. This time, try to give new answers.
English Airs | Facebook
English Airs (@EnglishAirs) / Twitter
English Airs (@english.airs) • Instagram photos and videos

4. If you are listening on YouTube, do not forget to:

• Turn on the CC (Closed Captions),
• “Like” the video (if you liked it!),
• “Subscribe” (because you don’t want to miss extra videos I upload only on YouTube),
  and
• hit the “Notification” bell (because why not?!)

Now, let’s get going!

Is "recommend" stronger than "suggest"?
Is one of them more formal?
Which one do you use when you speak and which one do you use when you write?

If you have under 10 minutes, I'll answer all these questions.

1. Listen to this episode. Listen and try to relax. You will get:

- simple explanations,
- examples,
and,
- chances to practice. So:

2. Listen again, and try to answer the questions out loud. (I can emphasize out loud enough!)

3. Follow me on social media to get reminders for at least one more practice during the week. This time, try to give new answers.
English Airs | Facebook
English Airs (@EnglishAirs) / Twitter
English Airs (@english.airs) • Instagram photos and videos

4. If you are listening on YouTube, do not forget to:

• Turn on the CC (Closed Captions),
• “Like” the video (if you liked it!),
• “Subscribe” (because you don’t want to miss extra videos I upload only on YouTube),
  and
• hit the “Notification” bell (because why not?!)

Now, let’s get going!

(English grammar: Say or Tell)

The topic of this episode came up during a recent lesson I had. This is one of the points of English grammar that confuses people: should I use "say" or "tell"? The question really is "Is it interaction or information?". You might ask: Is there really a difference? Can it cause misunderstanding?
I have another question for you: Do you want to risk a misunderstanding? No?
Ok, do you have under 10 minutes? Then come with me:

1. Listen to this episode. Listen and try to relax.

2. Listen again, and try to answer the questions out loud. (I can emphasize out loud enough!)

3. Follow me on social media to get reminders for at least one more practice during the week. This time, try to give new answers.
English Airs | Facebook
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English Airs (@english.airs) • Instagram photos and videos

4. If you are listening on English Airs - YouTube, do not forget to:

• Turn on the CC (Closed Captions)
• "Like" the video (if you liked it!)
• "Subscribe" (because you don't want to miss extra videos I upload only on YouTube), 
  and
• hit the "Notification" bell (because why not?!)

Now, let's get going! 

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(Season 2. Episode 9. English grammar. phrasal verbs)

Today's episode is another request, this time from Ukraine! As we move forward with English grammar, we are looking at using "care" carefully. Is it "care for" or "care about"?

"I don't care", "I don't care about that", or "I don't care for that"? In this episode, you will get:

- an easy-to-understand explanation
- examples
and most importantly,
- lots of chances to practice!

Come along!

On my YouTube channel, you can listen and read the transcript at the same time. Just turn on the CC (Closed Captions):

English Airs - YouTube

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(S02. Ep08. Elementary English grammar. Time prepositions: by or until?)

Today, as we move forward with elementary English grammar, we are looking at time prepositions: "By or until?"

I have answered this question so many times! And the answer is really, really, simple! In this episode:
- I will help you understand the difference. Finally!
- I will give you examples.
and most importantly,
- I will give you lots of chances to practice!

On my YouTube channel, you can listen and read the transcript at the same time. Just turn on the CC (Closed Captions):

English Airs - YouTube

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(S02.E07. Elementary English grammar. verb patterns: Try doing/to do. Tips for improving )

If you are trying to improve your speaking, this episode is for you. Today, as we continue to work on elementary English grammar, we are going to look at the verb pattern for "try", and I have some more suggestions to practice in your busy life!

So come, listen, learn, get some practice by answering the questions I ask you, and hear some suggestions, too.

On my YouTube channel, you can listen and read the transcript at the same time. Just turn on the CC (Closed Captions):

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(Season 2. Episode 6. Elementary English grammar. verb patterns: Remember doing/to do. )

Do you have a good memory? Do you remember to do things and remember doing things? 

Today, as we keep looking at elementary English grammar, we are going to check out verb patterns for "remember" and "forget", but that's not all! I am going to share tips on how you can remember better, depending on your learning style! 

So in short, this is the layout of today's episode:

• What the difference between "remember to do something" and "remember doing something" is.
• what types of learning styles here are. 
• Tips for each style.

Come along!

On my YouTube channel, you can listen and read the transcript at the same time. Just turn on the CC (Closed Captions):

English Airs - YouTube

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(S02. Ep05. Elementary English grammar. verb patterns: I want you to go )

In this episode of English Airs we are looking at verb patterns. It's crucial to clarify "Who" you are talking about, isn't it? For example, once I told my students I was taking an exam, and someone said "I wish to pass it." Of course, I knew what they meant (because I am a teacher!), but an English-speaking person might ask "Who are you talking about?!"

Do you know where the mistake was? If not, come along!

On my YouTube channel, you can listen and read the transcript at the same time. Just turn on the CC (Closed Captions):

English Airs - YouTube

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Elementary English grammar: Other, another, the other, or others?!

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