Talking about the Weather

http://www.myhappyenglish.com/?powerpress_pinw=14378-podcast

It’s starting to get cold here in NY. In fact this morning, the temperature dropped down to about minus 3, and it’s still the beginning of winter! I’ve noticed that a lot of English learners make some common mistakes when talking about the weather, so for today’s English lesson, I’d like to help you out with this rather basic but important English language point.

Idiom "dressed to kill"

http://www.myhappyenglish.com/2014/06/06/episode-06-dressed-to-kill-an-english-idiom/

dressed to kill

Dressed to Kill, an English Idiom

Welcome to another Happy English Podcast, coming to you from New York City, and here’s your English teacher, Michael!

Overused Words & What to Use Instead

Source: www.grammarcheck.net

Native Speaker Mistakes

http://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/3669234.html   From VOA Learning English, this is Everyday Grammar.

This week, we will learn a few English words and phrases that are commonly misused in English. Even well-educated native English speakers make the mistakes you will read and hear about today, including reporters and English teachers!

1000 Frequently Used Phrases

Useful English

Vocabulary Test 1, 2

General vocabulary test # 1

Complete the following sentences using the appropriate form of the word given in the brackets.

1. …………………… of evidence is against the law. (conceal)

2. The …………………. composer thinks he is better than Beethoven. (conceit)