The data is clear: some English grammar rules are stupid.
Is it ever OK to make a grammar "mistake" on purpose? Is it ever OK to know a grammar rule and break it anyway, even when you know that some people will strongly disapprove?
In this episode I talk about English grammar rules that (I and many people think) are stupid, and discuss whether or not it's ... Show More
Aug 2020
The robots are coming – pre-listening task
Hi English learners! Lori here, your teacher from better at English dot com. This little update is just to let you know that new Real English Conversations are coming. I know you love the conversations, and I do love making them for you, but they are quite a lot of work, let me t ... Show More
3m 32s
Aug 2020
046 – Five American English slang expressions
Hey there English learners, Lori here, your teacher from BetterAtEnglish.com. I've got a different type of episode here for you today. I'm gonna go through some American English slang expressions, some really common ones that you hear all the time if you're watching American Engl ... Show More
11m 34s
Aug 2020
044 – A very embarrassing mistake
Hi English learners! Lori here, your teacher from Better at English dot com. It's story time here today, something I don't think I've done here on the podcast before. I'm going to use natural English, but will try to speak just a little more carefully than I normally would, so th ... Show More
10m 45s
Feb 2023
204. What is a Cliché? What is Jargon? And Should We Use them?
Today, let’s learn about clichés and jargon – perhaps the most annoying parts of the English language. We’ll look at some examples, discuss why clear English is important, and I’ll give you some tips on how to remove clichés and jargon from your vocabulary!
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23m 39s
