Espresso English https://www.espressoenglish.net/ Learn English online in 15 minutes a day Fri, 13 Mar 2026 15:35:07 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.espressoenglish.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/logo_without_background-150x150.png Espresso English https://www.espressoenglish.net/ 32 32 10 common English words with hidden slang meanings https://www.espressoenglish.net/10-common-english-words-with-hidden-slang-meanings/ Mon, 16 Mar 2026 23:57:42 +0000 https://www.espressoenglish.net/?p=24816 Tea, ghost, crash – you know these words, they’re simple, right? …but do you know their hidden slang meanings? Lots of very common English words have different meanings in slang – which you’ll often see in online chats and hear in casual conversation. Today I’ll teach you 10 common words with a simple meaning and […]

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]]> 50 Intermediate Opposite Words in English + Example Sentences https://www.espressoenglish.net/50-intermediate-opposite-words-in-english-example-sentences/ Wed, 11 Mar 2026 13:00:12 +0000 https://www.espressoenglish.net/?p=24813  Advanced vocab course Download lesson PDF One of the easiest ways to expand your English vocabulary is to learn opposites – pairs of words like big and small, good and bad, hot and cold. Those are all basic ones – too easy, right? Today I’ll teach you 50 intermediate-level opposites in English, focused on […]

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]]> NEVER add -S to these 10 common uncountable nouns! https://www.espressoenglish.net/never-add-s-to-these-10-common-uncountable-nouns/ Sun, 01 Mar 2026 17:12:10 +0000 https://www.espressoenglish.net/?p=24801 Download Free PDF English Grammar E-Books NEVER say informations or advices – these are not correct in English! Today we’re going to learn 10 words to which you should never add an -S – because they are considered uncountable nouns. It will help you avoid this common mistake, so you won’t sound weird in English. […]

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]]> 10 Ways To Use The Word ABOUT https://www.espressoenglish.net/10-ways-to-use-the-word-about/ Sun, 01 Mar 2026 05:56:54 +0000 https://www.espressoenglish.net/?p=24806 Prepositions Pro Challenge Join the Prepositions Pro Challenge to get all 30 lessons! 1. Approximately About 30 people went to the party (Use it for a guess or an estimate that is not exact) 2. Almost I’m just about finished with my work. (With this meaning, we typically say “just about” + adjective) 3. In the general area […]

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]]> How to use IN, ON, AT for time and place https://www.espressoenglish.net/when-to-use-in-on-and-at/ Tue, 24 Feb 2026 13:00:56 +0000 http://www.espressoenglish.net/?p=421 Download free PDF + Quiz Prepositions Pro Challenge Which one is correct? I’ll see you in December. I’ll see you on December. I’ll see you at December. The correct answer is: I’ll see you in December. But if we add a date, then we’d say – I’ll see you on December 10th. And if we […]

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]]> 10 informal English expressions I’ve used recently https://www.espressoenglish.net/10-informal-english-expressions-ive-used-recently/ Sun, 15 Feb 2026 05:22:08 +0000 http://www.espressoenglish.net/?p=12675  Download lesson PDF Everyday English Speaking Courses You know those expressions that aren’t in textbooks… but real people use them all the time? Today I’m sharing 10 casual English expressions I actually used this week in real conversations. These are phrases native English speakers use without thinking — and they’ll help your English sound […]

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]]> 10 Common Reductions in Fast Spoken English https://www.espressoenglish.net/10-common-reductions-in-fast-spoken-english/ Sun, 01 Feb 2026 05:56:52 +0000 https://www.espressoenglish.net/?p=24769 pronunciation guide Pronunciation course Are you trying to pronounce each word clearly and perfectly when you speak English? Warning: Native English speakers DON’T do this! Natural spoken English contains reductions – those are sounds that change and disappear when spoken at normal speed. This sometimes makes it hard for English learners to understand. Like instead […]

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]]> 100 Homophones in English https://www.espressoenglish.net/100-homophones-in-english/ Thu, 22 Jan 2026 16:05:25 +0000 https://www.espressoenglish.net/?p=24766 What are homophones in English? Download Lesson PDF 600+ Confusing Words Explained Lots of English words sound exactly the same, but they have completely different meanings – like waste and waist, hear and here, piece and peace. These are called homophones, and they confuse even advanced English learners. Native speakers often make mistakes with these, […]

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]]> 50 English Vocabulary Words: Gym, Exercise, & Fitness https://www.espressoenglish.net/50-english-vocabulary-words-for-fitness-exercise/ Thu, 15 Jan 2026 06:18:02 +0000 http://www.espressoenglish.net/?p=3537 Download lesson PDF Vocabulary Builder Courses Lots of people make New Year’s resolutions to lose weight and get stronger by going to the gym. But if you’re learning English, there’s another challenge – how to talk about exercise naturally in English. In this lesson, I’m going to teach you 50 essential vocabulary words for fitness […]

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]]> New English Words For 2026 https://www.espressoenglish.net/new-english-words-for-2026/ Tue, 06 Jan 2026 21:20:57 +0000 https://www.espressoenglish.net/?p=24646 English is always changing: every year, new words are added to the dictionary. That’s why I’m teaching you 26 NEW English Words for 2026! You’ll learn 26 of the newest additions to the English language – so that your vocabulary stays up-to-date. Download lesson pdf Internet, Social Media & Online Culture rage bait Definition: Content posted online […]

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