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In this short video, I explain the meaning of the idiom "rough around the edges" and provide examples of how it is used. If you're an ESL student or just interested in learning new idiomatic expressions, this video is for you! ❖ Support the channel HERE 👋🏽: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/organicenglish Here is a transcript of the video to help you follow along: Today I want to talk about the idiom "rough around the edges." Now, if someone or something is a little rough around the edges, it means it has some flaws. It's not perfect, maybe a little unrefined. There is potential, but it needs to be improved. Let me give you a few examples to illustrate how we use it. "The app is a little rough around the edges, but it's pretty close to what we want the final product to look like." "Wow, my car is looking a little rough around the edges, but it's still really reliable." "The new restaurant in town is a little bit rough ar...

Many students confuse "listen" and "hear," but there's an important difference. "Listen" means actively paying attention, while "hear" means becoming aware of a sound passively. This video provides examples to help you understand when to use "listen" vs "hear." ❖ Support the channel HERE 👋🏽: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/organicenglish Here is a transcript of the video to help you follow along: Let's talk about "listen" and "hear." Many of my students use these two words interchangeably, but there is an important difference between them. When you're listening, you're actively trying to hear something, but hearing is something you do without any conscious effort. You can hear something without wanting to hear it. Here are some examples to show how they're used: • In the morning, I can hear the birds singing outside my window. So here, I'm aware of the sound of the birds ...

Watch this video to learn how to use the phrasal verb "clean up" like a native speaker! ❖ Support the channel HERE 👋🏽: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/organicenglish Here is a transcript of the video to help you follow along: We're looking at the phrasal verb clean up. We're working on building our vocabulary, which is the most important thing you can do to become more fluent in English. Phrasal verbs are really important because we use them all the time, but it's not always clear what they mean. Today we're going to look at three ways that we use the phrasal verb clean up. Most commonly, we use clean up when we talk about making something clean and tidy. For example, if you have kids, you probably ask them all the time, 'Hey, can you please clean up your room?' I spilled coffee on my shirt, so I had to clean it up before the meeting. Clean up also means to make something more efficient or effective. For example, we need to clean up the website to...

Hi folks! Are you an ESL student looking to enhance your English fluency? Join me today as I dive into the world of extensive reading, the most effective way to improve your language skills. As an English Language coach, I'll show you the six direct benefits of extensive reading, from vocabulary building to writing enhancement. Discover how extensive reading can boost your listening comprehension and speaking skills, making you a more confident English speaker. Stay tuned for concrete steps on how to incorporate extensive reading into your daily routine. Let's embark on this enjoyable language-learning journey together! ❖ Support the channel HERE 👋🏽: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/organicenglish ▼ ▽ LINKS IN THE VIDEO: Level Test - https://www.efset.org/quick-check/ Project Gutenberg is a library of over 70,000 free eBooks - https://www.gutenberg.org/ English e-Reader is the biggest online library of graded e-books - https://english-e-reader.net/ Another source...

In this short video, we'll explore two popular English idioms, "hit the roof" and "go through the roof". As an ESL student, understanding these idioms can help you improve your English skills and communicate more effectively with native speakers. We'll explain the meanings of these idioms and provide real-life examples to help you use them correctly. ❖ Support the channel HERE 👋🏽: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/organicenglish Here is a transcript of the video to help you follow along: If I say that she hit the roof, does that mean she went up onto the roof and hit it? Today we're going to look at the idiom "hit the roof". Now, the roof is the surface that covers the top of a building or a vehicle. So, "hit the roof" means to become very angry and start shouting. Here's an example: If I'm late for work again, my boss will hit the roof. When she told her dad she had damaged the car, he hit the roof. Here's a little bonus...

Discover how to harness the power of compounding in your English language learning journey, just like Warren Buffett did with his investments. Learn to focus on small, consistent improvements for sustainable and long-term success in this insightful video. 📈🗣️📘 ❖ Support the channel HERE 👋🏽: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/organicenglish Here is a transcript of the video to help you follow along: Today, I want to talk about a very important concept: compounding. Learning English is a long journey, and the key is to make small, sustainable gains over a long period of time. To do that, we need to harness the power of compounding. Now, let's take a look at Warren Buffett to illustrate this point. Warren Buffett is a very, very famous investor. He generated over 90% of his wealth after the age of 65 through consistent long-term investments over the decades. Now, learning a language is very similar. You have to have a long-term view like Warren Buffett and focus on small improve...

Charles Pertwee · The-Power-of-extensive-reading Are you wondering what the best way to improve your English language skills is? I have the answer. One of the most effective ways to do so is through extensive reading .  When I tell my students they will often say "I don't have time to read" or "I don't like reading". But let me try and convince you to make the time and find material that you will enjoy reading, so that you can build an effective habit and improve your English. In this article we will examine the following points:  What is Extensive Reading 6 direct benefits of extensive reading for your English. Some bonus benefits. What you can do. Conclusion. 1. What is extensive reading? Extensive reading is simply reading for pleasure, focusing on reading a wide range of materials quickly and easily with the aim of improving overall language skills and fluency.  2. The benefits of extensive reading. The benefits of extensive reading for your English ar...