https://www.engvid.com Learn English for free with engVid: over 1500 free lessons covering grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation, IELTS, slang, and more. Sat, 18 Jul 2026 03:59:49 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.2 https://www.engvid.com/eh-or-ah-say-these-16-common-words-correctly/ https://www.engvid.com/eh-or-ah-say-these-16-common-words-correctly/#respond Sat, 18 Jul 2026 03:59:49 +0000 https://www.engvid.com/?p=9960 “Eh” and “ah” are vowel sounds that can sound similar in English, but if you don’t say them carefully, people won’t understand you! You’ll be saying a completely different word. I will demonstrate the difference between the “eh” sound and the “ah” sound in English in this video. Listen to me and then practice with me. We will look at common minimal pairs like pan/pen, man/men, bad/bed, sat/set, land/lend, and more. With one of these sounds, you open your mouth wide, and with the other your mouth opens a lot less. Learn, practice, and speak more clearly.]]> https://www.engvid.com/eh-or-ah-say-these-16-common-words-correctly/feed/ 0 https://www.engvid.com/15-idioms-for-skills/ https://www.engvid.com/15-idioms-for-skills/#comments Wed, 15 Jul 2026 03:59:55 +0000 https://www.engvid.com/?p=9952 gifted, prodigies, or even those who are a bit clumsy. Can you hold your own, or are you all thumbs?]]> https://www.engvid.com/15-idioms-for-skills/feed/ 1 https://www.engvid.com/english-for-parties-vocabulary-expressions-culture/ https://www.engvid.com/english-for-parties-vocabulary-expressions-culture/#comments Sat, 11 Jul 2026 06:25:08 +0000 https://www.engvid.com/?p=9943 house party, potluck, get-together, host, guest, RSVP, and dress code, plus everyday expressions such as “Make yourself at home” and “Thanks for having me”. This lesson is perfect for beginner and intermediate English learners who want to sound more natural in social situations. Practice your listening, build your vocabulary, and gain confidence using English at parties and other social events. Take the quiz after watching to practice what you have learned.]]> https://www.engvid.com/english-for-parties-vocabulary-expressions-culture/feed/ 6 https://www.engvid.com/vocabulary-use-words-like-tools/ https://www.engvid.com/vocabulary-use-words-like-tools/#comments Wed, 08 Jul 2026 03:59:59 +0000 https://www.engvid.com/?p=9937 treat words like tools. A single word by itself means almost nothing. But when you “anchor” it, it stays in your memory and becomes ready to use in real conversations. I’ll also share 3 study tips that speed everything up. Follow this method and you’ll finally move vocabulary from “I know it” to “I can use it.”]]> https://www.engvid.com/vocabulary-use-words-like-tools/feed/ 5 https://www.engvid.com/speak-english-powerfully-stop-using-these-two-words/ https://www.engvid.com/speak-english-powerfully-stop-using-these-two-words/#comments Fri, 03 Jul 2026 00:01:57 +0000 https://www.engvid.com/?p=9924 try and just. These simple changes will upgrade your English fluency in professional, academic, or social situations. You can learn how – right now!]]> https://www.engvid.com/speak-english-powerfully-stop-using-these-two-words/feed/ 12 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/#comments 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/ 7 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/ 12 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/ 18