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Words in the News: Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie

October 3, 2016 by Melanie 24 Comments

English Words in the News: Brad and Angelina | English Teacher Melanie

Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie are famous American actors. They were called “Brangelina” in newspapers, magazines, and on TV. They started dating 12 years ago, and they have been married for 2 years. On September 20, 2016, Angelina Jolie filed for divorce from Brad Pitt. It is always sad when a relationship ends, but this […]

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English Listening: My Passport! | Episode 28

September 26, 2016 by Melanie 20 Comments

English Listening: My Passport | Episode 28 | English Teacher Melanie

Listen to a story about a problem I had with my passport! You’ll also learn how to say and hear “used to” in fast, natural spoken English.

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Travel English Vocabulary: In a Restaurant

September 19, 2016 by Melanie 19 Comments

What to Say in a Restaurant | English Teacher Melanie

There aren’t a lot of “rules” to follow in an English conversation. You can never know or predict what the other person is going to say. However, you can learn some common sentences to use in specific situations to help you feel more relaxed, prepared, and confident. When I was in Disney World, I listened […]

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English Listening: I Went to Disney World! | Episode 27

September 12, 2016 by Melanie 16 Comments

English Listening: I went to Disney World! | Episode 27 | English Teacher Melanie

Listen to a story about my trip to Disney World in Florida! You’ll also learn how the words “kind of” become the sound /ˈkaɪnə/ in fast, natural spoken English.

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Travel English Phrasal Verb: Check in

September 8, 2016 by Melanie 6 Comments

Travel English Phrasal Verb: Check in | English Teacher Melanie

A phrasal verb is a verb + preposition combination that has a specific meaning. The phrasal verb has a different meaning than the verb by itself. Phrasal verbs are very common in English. Pronunciation tip: Always stress the preposition in a phrasal verb. You should say the preposition in louder and longer than the verb […]

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