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Hi folks, Charlie here. What is the difference between "hear" and "listen"? They're both to do with sounds coming into our ears, but we use them in slightly different ways. "Hear" means to notice the sounds with your ears. It's automatic. There's no effort involved. Here are a couple of examples: • I can hear the birds outside. • Can you hear me okay? • Suddenly I heard a noise. There was somebody else in the house. Now, on the other hand, "listen" means to pay attention to the sounds. You need to make an effort. It's not automatic. And we usually listen to something. For example: • I like to listen to music. • I listen very carefully to what she said and wrote it all down. • Can you please listen to me? I have something important to say. I hope that helps. Thanks for watching. See you next time. ❖ Support the channel HERE 👋🏽: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/organicenglish More from Organic English: Organic English...

REMEMBER or REMIND? - Quick Vocab Guide #shorts What is the difference between remember and remind? They're both verbs to do with memory, but they are used in slightly different ways. If we remember someone or something, we keep that person or thing in our mind, or we bring that person or thing back into our mind. Here are a couple of example sentences: • I'll always remember you, you've helped me so much. • Suddenly, I remembered that I had promised my mother I would call her. We can also remember to do something. For example: • Remember to take your umbrella today, it's forecast to rain. Now, remind. If a person or thing reminds you of someone or something, they make you think of that person or thing. Here are a few example sentences: • That smell of cut grass always reminds me of summer when I was a kid. • He reminds me of my dad, they have very similar eyes. We can also remind someone to do something. We can help them remember to do it. For example: • Remind m...

What is the difference between high and tall? We use "high" for things that are up in the air or far above the ground. Here are a couple of examples: The plane is flying very high. This room has really high ceilings. That's why it's a little echo-y. The light switch is too high. My son cannot reach it. We don't use "high" for people. My friend is really tall. He's a basketball player. We use "tall" to talk about things that are high and thin in shape, such as buildings or trees. For example, I work in that really tall white building. There are some really tall trees down by the river. So there you go. The difference between "high" and "tall". I hope that helps. Thanks for watching. See you next time. ❖ Support the channel HERE 👋🏽: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/organicenglish More from Organic English: Organic English Website: http://bit.ly/Organic-Web On Facebook: http://bit.ly/Organic-Facebook On Instagram: ...

Hi folks, Charlie here. I have another idiom for you today. What happens if you lose your touch? If you lose your touch, it means you can no longer do something as well or as skillfully as you did before. For example: • I took quite a long break from playing tennis and I'm sorry to say I had lost my touch. • This year they've really got a point to prove. Have they lost their touch? Can they get the championship back from firing McKenna? • Grandpa used to tell the best stories, but lately it seems he's lost his touch. • The goalkeeper came back from an injury and I'm happy to say he hasn't lost his touch. • There you are. I hope that helps. Thanks for watching. See you next time. https://organicenglish.club/resources ❖ Support the channel HERE 👋🏽: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/organicenglish More from Organic English: Organic English Website: http://bit.ly/Organic-Web On Facebook: http://bit.ly/Organic-Facebook On Instagram: http://bit.ly/Organic-Inst...

REMEMBER and REMIND are commonly confused in English. Learn how to use these two words correctly. Hi folks, Charlie here. Let's look at the difference between "remember" and "remind." These are both words that have something to do with memory, but they are used in different ways and can be easily confused. Let's look at "remember" first. Now, if you remember a fact or something from the past, you keep it in your mind or bring it back into your mind. So it's something you do internally without outside help. Here are a few example sentences: • I remember the first time I visited London. It was amazing. • Just as the door closed, he remembered that he'd left his keys inside. Now let's look at "remind." "Remind" means to make someone remember something or remember to do something. So this is an external action that helps you remember something. Here are a few examples: • Can you remind me to call my mom tomorrow...

When do we use "such"? When do we use "so"? Both of these words are really important for adding emphasis or intensity to what you're saying, but they can be easily confused. Let's figure out how to use them correctly. • Such: First of all, we use "such" with a noun phrase. Here's an example: • "These are such good chocolates." Here, "good" and "chocolates" (good, the adjective; chocolates, the noun) combine to make a noun phrase. Notice we cannot say, "These are so good chocolates" because "so" goes with an adjective or an adverb phrase. Instead, we could say something like: • "These chocolates are so good." Here, "so" is followed by the adjective "good." Here's another example: • "He's so kind." We can't say "He's such kind." We can say, "He's such a kind person." I hope that helps. Thanks for watching. See you ...

Up in Arms? Learn This Essential Idiom & Boost Your Vocabulary! Ever wondered what it means when someone is "up in arms"? This video dives deep into this common idiom, explaining its meaning and providing practical examples to help you understand and use it like a pro! Improve your English fluency and vocabulary with our fun and engaging lesson. Perfect for language learners of all levels! Watch now and: • Discover the meaning of "up in arms" • Learn how to use it in everyday conversations • Practice pronunciation and intonation • Get tips for expanding your vocabulary Today, we're looking at the idiom "up in arms." I want to help you build your vocabulary, but it's not enough just to listen to me. Here's what I suggest you do: After each example sentence I give, pause the video and repeat it. Mimic me, copy my intonation, my rhythm, how I make the sounds. And then, when you're done with the video, make your own exampl...