Idioms

Idioms

Idiom: noun An expression that cannot be understood from the meanings of its separate words.

Welcome to the Idioms section of our Online English Article Library. Idioms are phrases commonly used in American English speaking and writing. Idioms are used in formal settings and casual settings. An Idiom is two or more words that when said as a full phrase means one thing however each word of the phrase when spoken alone mean very different things. Idioms are important to learn because English speakers use them and if you do not speak English with some Idioms correctly you will get a reputation of being a boring or unimaginable speaker. We don't want this. It is fun to use Idioms and native speakers will be able to relate to your speaking and you will be able to understand their natural speaking when you have studied American English Idioms.

Every language has Idioms. American English has more than the usual amount of Idioms. Why are there so many Idioms in American English? One reason is because as our world and culture evolves we find more situations we need to speak about. Instead of creating new words from the sounds of the American English language we create Idioms. Idioms are new expressions using the same words. We have Article Lessons on all areas of Idioms within American English.

Idioms Lessons & Articles

You can browse all our Idiom Lessons below or go directly to one of these categories: | What is an Idiom | When to use Idioms | How to use Idioms | Why use Idioms | Lexemic Idioms | Tournures Idioms | Proverbs as Idioms | One Word Idioms | Idiom Transcriptions | Idiom Learning Games | Twelve Class email Course on Learning Must-Know Idioms - no charge - | Idiom Online Quizzes |

• Find out what Idioms are and why they are SO important to learn.

• Use our Idiom Transcriptions to see Idioms being both used in writing and defined.

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Grammar

Grammar

Grammar: noun The study of classes of words, their usage, and their functions and relations in a sentence. Grammar also deals with usage correct in syntax.

Welcome to the Grammar area of our Online English Lesson Article Library. Grammar is the biggest section of learning English and this is the biggest section of our library. You will find lessons on all aspects of Grammar from level one to level three. We also have a full library of Grammar Online Quizzes. Quizzes with answers are a good way to identify where you need to practice. Quizzes also help put the lessons learned into your long term memory.

Grammar Lessons & Articles

All our Grammar lesson articles are located below or you can select from the more specific categories here: | Nouns | Verbs | Pronouns | Adverbs | Adjectives | Prepositions | Tenses | Verbs Present Time | Verbs Past Time | Verbs Future Time | Verbs Imperative Mood | Verbs Passive Voice | Countable Nouns | Proper Nouns | Possessive Nouns | Simple Tense | Progressive Tense | Perfect Tenses | Future Tenses | Personal Pronouns | Possessive Pronouns | Reflexive Pronouns | Indefinite Pronouns | Subject-Verb Agreement | Articles | Modals | Gerunds and Infinitives | Contractions | Other Grammar areas | Grammar Online Quizzes | Twelve Class email Course on Must-Know Grammar - no charge |

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ESL/EFL

ESL / EFL

ESL: abbreviation English as a Second Language

EFL: abbreviation English as a Foreign Language

ESOL: abbreviation English for Speakers of Other Languages

Welcome to the English as a Second Language (ESL) and English as a Foreign Language (EFL) section of our Article Library. There are many abbreviations to represent the learning of English, above are some of the more popular ones. All of the abbreviations refer to English learners that speak another language other than English as their main language. There is really no difference in the terms for learners. For example ESL refers to people learning English in an English speaking country. EFL refers to people learning English in a non-English speaking country. Wherever you are learning English... you're here on our blog now and we're going to help you learn English online!

ESL / EFL

Lessons & Articles

This section of lessons and articles has tips and advice for learning English as a second or foreign language in general. Find out advice from ESL experts about effective ways to get ahead in learning English.

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• Find the really important aspects of learning ESL and EFL

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English Learning Tips

English Learning Tips

English: noun The language of the U.S. and many other areas now or formerly under British rule.

Learning: noun Knowledge verb To learn

Tip: noun A piece of advice or confidential information.

Welcome to the English Learning Tips area of our Online English Lesson Article Library. Here you will find pieces of valuable advice from experts, you'll get the lessons that don't really fit into other categories but are so helpful to get the extra edge while learning English. These authors have all been teaching English as a Second Language for years and their experience is valuable to everyone learning English. Browse through all our English Learning Tips below or select from these categories:

 English Learning Tips

Secrets to Learning English | Must-Know Rules About English | How to Make Learning English Easier | What Not to do When Learning English | How to Learn English Online | The Best Free Public Places to Learn English | Games for Learning English | Benefits of Learning English | Difficulties of Learning English | Funny English Learning Stories | English Learning Tips Online Quizzes | Twelve Class email Course on English Learning Tips - no charge |

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• Sometimes a good Tip is what we need!

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English Basics

English Basics

English Basics: noun The fundamentals of learning English outside of Grammar. English basics include asking directions, telling time, talking about the weather.

Welcome to the English Basics area of our Free Online English Article Lesson Library. When learning English the basics are important to know because from there you build the rest of your English knowledge. Knowing the basics is also great for traveling to America and interacting with other English speakers. Plus there are some areas of learning English that are necessary to completely master the English language, but they don't fit into any learning category. Chances are you’ll find those topics in our English Basics category.

English Basics Articles

The Basics section of our library is a complete catalog to get you going on the right foot with English. It includes lesson articles on | Telling Time | Numbers | Dates | Expressing Your Emotions | Greetings | Telephone English | Disagreeing | Meeting People | Talking About the Weather | Medical English | Other English Basics | English Basics Online Quizzes | Twelve Class email Course on Learning English Basics - no charge |

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• How to Tell Time, Ask For Directions, Speak with a Doctor, Say How you Feel, Speak Numbers, Disagree

• Lessons to give you a solid English foundation

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If you are just getting started with learning English and online English learning, this is the perfect area for you. Browse the article lessons below for all our lessons on English Basics or select a specific category from the links. These lessons will get you started learning English on the right foot. "Bon Voyage into English learning land, we'll be here for you the whole time."

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