https://www.engvid.com Learn English for free with engVid: over 1500 free lessons covering grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation, IELTS, slang, and more. Sat, 31 Oct 2026 03:58:27 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1.4 https://www.engvid.com/2-instant-upgrades-for-your-english-speak-english-powerfully/ https://www.engvid.com/2-instant-upgrades-for-your-english-speak-english-powerfully/#respond Sat, 31 Oct 2026 03:58:27 +0000 https://www.engvid.com/?p=10210 “I hope”, “I feel”, and “I think” make you sound uncertain and afraid, and learn what to say instead to sound more confident, enthusiastic, and professional. This includes what you say to yourself in your mind! By practicing the right language and body language, you can communicate more powerfully in all contexts.]]> https://www.engvid.com/2-instant-upgrades-for-your-english-speak-english-powerfully/feed/ 0 https://www.engvid.com/20-english-phrases-do-you-know-all-of-them/ https://www.engvid.com/20-english-phrases-do-you-know-all-of-them/#comments Wed, 28 Oct 2026 04:02:44 +0000 https://www.engvid.com/?p=10195 Take it easy, I'm in a jam, Time will tell, I've had enough, and many more. This lesson is perfect for B1+/B2 upper-intermediate learners who want to boost their vocabulary and improve their speaking skills. So, are you ready to test and improve your English? Start the lesson!]]> https://www.engvid.com/20-english-phrases-do-you-know-all-of-them/feed/ 1 https://www.engvid.com/10-ways-to-use-hook-in-english-slang-phrasal-verbs/ https://www.engvid.com/10-ways-to-use-hook-in-english-slang-phrasal-verbs/#comments Sun, 25 Oct 2026 03:45:36 +0000 https://www.engvid.com/?p=10187 hook — in slang, in phrasal verbs, and in everyday expressions. If you’re off the hook, you’re free. If you’re on the hook… sorry, you’ve got work to do. Throw your textbooks away and check this out! You’ll learn: hook _____ up, hook up with _____, off the hook, hooked on _____, and more. Bonus tip: it’s “slang,” not “slangs.” Slang is uncountable!]]> https://www.engvid.com/10-ways-to-use-hook-in-english-slang-phrasal-verbs/feed/ 1 https://www.engvid.com/university-application-essays-5-mistakes/ https://www.engvid.com/university-application-essays-5-mistakes/#comments Wed, 21 Oct 2026 19:24:10 +0000 https://www.engvid.com/?p=10176 contact me at EditorProof.com.]]> https://www.engvid.com/university-application-essays-5-mistakes/feed/ 1 https://www.engvid.com/how-to-say-no-politely-in-english/ https://www.engvid.com/how-to-say-no-politely-in-english/#comments Sat, 17 Oct 2026 04:00:57 +0000 https://www.engvid.com/?p=10166 “no” directly can sound rude or too strong in English. A friend invites you to a party, but you can’t go. What do you say? In this lesson, you’ll learn polite English phrases to refuse invitations, offers, and requests in a friendly way. I’ll show you an easy formula: kind start + “but” + reason. For example: “I’d love to, but I have to study.” We’ll cover common and very useful ways to say no including “I’m afraid I can’t”, “Maybe another time”, and even “I’m good.” Then we’ll practice together with everyday situations, so you can start using these phrases right away.]]> https://www.engvid.com/how-to-say-no-politely-in-english/feed/ 6 https://www.engvid.com/7-english-phrasal-verbs-you-can-use-every-day/ https://www.engvid.com/7-english-phrasal-verbs-you-can-use-every-day/#comments Wed, 14 Oct 2026 02:23:47 +0000 https://www.engvid.com/?p=10158 run out of milk or time, pick up your kids, show up for school, head out from a party), then test your fluency. Fluency is the difference between knowing a list and knowing how to use it. To finish, I’ll give you three steps for learning ANY phrasal verb: connect it to your day, think about the situation first, and then turn your daily routine into practice. Try it: in the comments, tell us about your day with at least three of these phrasal verbs.]]> https://www.engvid.com/7-english-phrasal-verbs-you-can-use-every-day/feed/ 3 https://www.engvid.com/how-to-use-although-correctly-for-fluent-english/ https://www.engvid.com/how-to-use-although-correctly-for-fluent-english/#comments Sat, 10 Oct 2026 04:00:54 +0000 https://www.engvid.com/?p=10148 although. In this lesson, I’ll show you how to use although to join two ideas into one smooth, advanced sentence. It’s perfect for exams, essays, job interviews, and meetings. Today, we’ll take some basic sentences and upgrade them to intermediate and then advanced level. After watching this class, you’ll be able to do it on your own. You’ll learn where to put the comma, how “although” differs from “though” and “even though,” and avoid the three most common “although” mistakes. We’ll practice with six examples. For more small changes that make a big difference to your English, take my course, Correct Your English Errors in 10 Minutes a Day.]]> https://www.engvid.com/how-to-use-although-correctly-for-fluent-english/feed/ 8 https://www.engvid.com/how-english-speakers-actually-ask-questions/ https://www.engvid.com/how-english-speakers-actually-ask-questions/#comments Thu, 08 Oct 2026 03:35:52 +0000 https://www.engvid.com/?p=10143 Perfect English Questions (and How to Answer Them!).]]> https://www.engvid.com/how-english-speakers-actually-ask-questions/feed/ 7 https://www.engvid.com/classroom-management-4-student-types/ https://www.engvid.com/classroom-management-4-student-types/#comments Tue, 06 Oct 2026 03:56:16 +0000 https://www.engvid.com/?p=10137 The Magic of Teaching English — advice for ESL teachers that anyone can read and laugh with. Get it here.]]> https://www.engvid.com/classroom-management-4-student-types/feed/ 1 https://www.engvid.com/you-still-need-good-writing-skills-to-use-ai/ https://www.engvid.com/you-still-need-good-writing-skills-to-use-ai/#comments Sun, 04 Oct 2026 04:00:20 +0000 https://www.engvid.com/?p=10131 https://www.engvid.com/you-still-need-good-writing-skills-to-use-ai/feed/ 5