take down

Take down – проявить слабость

still and yet

Today’s graphic shows the basic difference between still and yet. Study this lesson, and then try writing your own original sentence using still and yet in the comments below.

few & a few

Active vs Passive Voice

"Am I writing the essay or is the essay being written by me?"

Can you identify the difference between these two sentences?

“The Queen welcomed the ambassador at Buckingham Palace.”

“The ambassador was welcomed by the Queen at Buckingham Palace.”

turn on

Animal Idioms

Improve Speaking English with Animal Idioms

Idioms are fun a way for learners to improve speaking English, so I wanted to share these images showing how animals are used to describe common situations or people.

Which one do you like best?

Monkey business - mischievous or deceitful behavior. 

Rat race – an exhausting and repetitive routine. 

Cat burglar –  a thief who climbs into buildings. 

Top dog – the most important person in a group. 

Cash cow – a dependable source of income. 

Eager beaver – an enthusiastic hard worker. 

Road hog – a dangerous driver. 

Black sheep – an undesirable member in the group.

Idioms About Money

English Idioms About Money — With Images

Read the following story. If you don’t understand, that’s fine, because after you look at the images below, you will! - "Running my own business is hard. Balancing the books