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Here you'll find mini lessons, tips and tricks, new vocabulary, grammar rules and pronunciation tips from Thomas' weekly blog posts.
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The Many Meanings of "Get" — One Verb, So Many Uses!
Some of my English students have been noticing something strange lately: the verb "get" is everywhere. Native English speakers, like myself, will use "get" in many of their sentences, but what does it even mean? Is it different every time? When are we not allowed to use it?
Thomas
Jun 223 min read
Confusing Words in English, Part 3 — Well vs. Good, Other vs. Another and more!
In this third part of our "Confusing Words in English" series, we’ll look at five more tricky word pairs and sets: well vs. good, we vs. us vs. our, other vs. another, bring vs. take, and much vs. many. You’ll find tips and examples to help you remember the differences—and there’s a quiz at the end to test yourself!
Thomas
Jun 53 min read
Understanding Gerunds: A Comprehensive Guide to -ing Words
In this post, we’ll explore gerunds, how they’re different from other -ing verbs (like the present, future, and past continuous), and how you can start using them naturally in your speaking and writing. There are also practice exercises to test your knowledge and tips on how to continue learning gerunds on your own.
Thomas
May 183 min read
Three New Courses Just Added! A1-B1 Reading + Listening Exercises.
Great news! English with Thomas has just launched THREE new courses for reading and listening exercises with audio recordings by Thomas and quizzes to test comprehension (understanding).
Thomas
May 81 min read
Countable vs Uncountable Nouns: What’s the Difference?
In English, nouns can be countable or uncountable. This means we either can count them (1, 2, 3…) or we cannot count them easily. Knowing the difference helps you use correct grammar, especially when choosing words like a, an, some, much, or many.
Thomas
May 12 min read
The Top 5 Free Tools to Boost Your English Listening and Speaking Skills
Learning English doesn’t have to be expensive—or boring. This article lists my favorite websites and browser extensions that make learning both fun and interactive and guess what? They're free!
Thomas
Apr 103 min read
Understanding the Differences Between 'No One,' 'Anyone,' and 'Everyone'
Discover the Differences Between 'No One,' 'Anyone,' and 'Everyone'. Learn when to use each pronoun correctly with examples and tips.
Thomas
Apr 12 min read
Confusing Words in English, Part 2: This vs. That, Many vs. A lot, and more!
English can be confusing. In this article, we'll make confusing word pairs easier to understand with images and practice questions.
Thomas
Mar 264 min read
When to use “I’m Going” vs. “I’m Coming” in English
When is the right time to use "I'm going" or "I'm coming"? In this article, we'll discuss when to use each and practice with some examples.
Thomas
Mar 122 min read
Pronouns and Auxiliary Verbs: When Can We Drop Them?
When is it okay to drop pronouns and auxiliary verbs in English? Some languages do it often, but what about English? Let's find out!
Thomas
Mar 44 min read
How to Use Phrasal Verbs Without Getting Confused
Don't let phrasal verbs frustrate you. Follow these tips and start using them with confidence!
Thomas
Feb 177 min read
Confusing Words in English, Part 1: Affect vs. Effect, Say vs. Tell, and more...
Who or whom? I always get them mixed up! This blog post provides example sentences, definitions and tips on how to memorize when to use them
Thomas
Feb 163 min read
Why Do Native Speakers Talk So Fast? (And How to Keep Up)
Have you ever listened to a native English speaker and thought, "Why are they talking so fast? How can I ever understand them?" You're not alone! Many of my students feel this way, it’s normal. But don’t worry, there is a reason us native speakers talk so fast and I’ll give you tips to understand us better.
Thomas
Feb 153 min read
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