https://www.engvid.com Learn English for free with engVid: over 1500 free lessons covering grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation, IELTS, slang, and more. Tue, 30 Jun 2026 03:17:13 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.2 https://www.engvid.com/english-for-receptionists-how-to-talk-to-clients-on-the-phone/ https://www.engvid.com/english-for-receptionists-how-to-talk-to-clients-on-the-phone/#respond Tue, 30 Jun 2026 03:17:13 +0000 https://www.engvid.com/?p=9918 phone calls at work? This lesson is just for you. In it, I teach you how to answer the phone, ask for someone’s identity, tell someone that a person is not available, ask someone to wait, leave a message, and politely end a call. If you are a receptionist who handles clients, customers, or patients, you will learn English that you will actually use and hear at work from this video. If this lesson helps you, let me know in the comments.]]> https://www.engvid.com/english-for-receptionists-how-to-talk-to-clients-on-the-phone/feed/ 0 https://www.engvid.com/15-animal-meat-slang-words/ https://www.engvid.com/15-animal-meat-slang-words/#comments Sat, 27 Jun 2026 20:29:26 +0000 https://www.engvid.com/?p=9910 weasel, GOAT, cougar, bear, and many more.]]> https://www.engvid.com/15-animal-meat-slang-words/feed/ 1 https://www.engvid.com/how-to-write-a-professional-resume-cv-similarities-differences/ https://www.engvid.com/how-to-write-a-professional-resume-cv-similarities-differences/#comments Wed, 24 Jun 2026 03:43:52 +0000 https://www.engvid.com/?p=9897 resume and a CV (Curriculum Vitae)? While they look similar, using the wrong one for a job application or a university program can cost you the position. We’ll look at the differences in length, purpose, and content so you can sell yourself effectively, and move up to the job interview stage. Do you want me to edit your resume or CV? Contact me through my website, editorproof.com.]]> https://www.engvid.com/how-to-write-a-professional-resume-cv-similarities-differences/feed/ 1 https://www.engvid.com/what-english-speakers-say-in-relationships/ https://www.engvid.com/what-english-speakers-say-in-relationships/#comments Sun, 21 Jun 2026 02:24:29 +0000 https://www.engvid.com/?p=9895 We need to talk and I need space. You’ll also learn the difference between break and break up, what people mean when they talk about chemistry, how to recognize a red flag, and how to use I feel statements for better communication. Whether you’re in a relationship with an English speaker, want to start dating one, or just want to watch movies about them, this video will help you understand relationship conversations.]]> https://www.engvid.com/what-english-speakers-say-in-relationships/feed/ 8 https://www.engvid.com/confusing-english-grammar-has-been-or-has-gone/ https://www.engvid.com/confusing-english-grammar-has-been-or-has-gone/#comments Thu, 18 Jun 2026 03:56:00 +0000 https://www.engvid.com/?p=9892 has been and has gone? This short English lesson makes it easy! With a clear explanation and practical examples, you will understand when someone has returned (“has been”) and when they’re still away (“has gone”). Watch now and start speaking more correctly and confidently in social, academic, and work situations. You can do it!]]> https://www.engvid.com/confusing-english-grammar-has-been-or-has-gone/feed/ 16 https://www.engvid.com/master-english-time-perfect-tenses/ https://www.engvid.com/master-english-time-perfect-tenses/#comments Tue, 16 Jun 2026 03:37:02 +0000 https://www.engvid.com/?p=9889 Had had may look wrong, but it’s one of the most useful grammar patterns in English. In this class, I explain why it’s actually correct English and how it helps us talk about events at different points in time. We’ll look at the difference between have, have had, had had, and will have had, and I’ll show you how these forms help us move between the present, past, and future with much greater precision. I’ll also connect these words and ideas with the perfect grammar tenses you have probably heard of – but only after you understand why we use them.]]> https://www.engvid.com/master-english-time-perfect-tenses/feed/ 5 https://www.engvid.com/language-learning-motivation-opportunity-ability/ https://www.engvid.com/language-learning-motivation-opportunity-ability/#comments Sat, 13 Jun 2026 03:46:38 +0000 https://www.engvid.com/?p=9879 opportunity, motivation, and ability to learn a new language. Are you in a good learning environment? Are you motivated to learn? Do you know what your strengths and weaknesses are? These are some of the fundamental questions you should ask yourself before you decide if NOW is a good time for you to learn a second or third language. And there is good news for people who think they are “not good at learning languages.” Even if you are older or not as strong at grammar or speaking as other learners, a good environment and strong motivation can still help you learn just as fast or faster than other people. Remember: We all have our strengths and weaknesses. It’s what we do with that knowledge that is important. This is a long description because this is a delicate and important topic. I want people to watch this video and not feel frustrated, but to feel informed and empowered to make good decisions about their English learning journey. So, watch the video, leave a comment, and I’ll do my best to reply.]]> https://www.engvid.com/language-learning-motivation-opportunity-ability/feed/ 4 https://www.engvid.com/natural-english-7-better-ways-to-say-no/ https://www.engvid.com/natural-english-7-better-ways-to-say-no/#comments Thu, 11 Jun 2026 02:24:39 +0000 https://www.engvid.com/?p=9883 “no” in English sounds easy…until you actually have to do it. In real conversations, native English speakers often avoid using a direct “no” because it can sound too strong or rude. In this lesson, I’ll teach you natural, casual, and polite ways to refuse invitations in English, reject offers, and say you don’t want something – without making the situation awkward. You’ll learn expressions like It’s not in the cards, It’s a no-go, Thanks, but no thanks, I can’t make it, and more. I’ll also explain why you don’t always need to give a long explanation when refusing something in English.]]> https://www.engvid.com/natural-english-7-better-ways-to-say-no/feed/ 1 https://www.engvid.com/8-better-verbs-to-use-instead-of-said/ https://www.engvid.com/8-better-verbs-to-use-instead-of-said/#comments Sat, 06 Jun 2026 02:10:36 +0000 https://www.engvid.com/?p=9875 refuse, agree, confess, reveal, explain, repeat, order, and confirm in business, academic, and social contexts. You can raise your exam scores, sound more professional, and speak more fluently with this new vocabulary!]]> https://www.engvid.com/8-better-verbs-to-use-instead-of-said/feed/ 10 https://www.engvid.com/6-easy-english-conversation-responses/ https://www.engvid.com/6-easy-english-conversation-responses/#comments Tue, 02 Jun 2026 03:49:22 +0000 https://www.engvid.com/?p=9872 I see, I know, I heard, I guess, and I think so. You’ll learn the meaning of each response, see them used in real examples, and practice intonation so you can express the right attitude and emotion. This lesson will also help improve your listening skills, since these short replies are very common in spoken English. Finish with a quiz at the end to practice and check what you’ve learned.]]> https://www.engvid.com/6-easy-english-conversation-responses/feed/ 26