#Sentence Examples

Be careful when using the word “such” in English! If your goal is to sound as natural as possible when speaking, there’s one use of this word that sounds too formal for everyday conversations, and in today’s video, I explain how native speakers typically use this word and how they typically don’t use it in real-world situations. Take note of the following meanings of “such”and their level of formality: 1. such + noun: this use of “such” sounds very formal in everyday conversation and it’s not something you’d typically hear a native speaker say. It is possible and correct and we can use it to refer back to a person or thing that was already mentioned, but it’s most commonly used in formal writing: The fact that people can throw parties, wander around the building drunk, and make as much noise as they want at any time of day in this building is absurd, and such behavior is so inconsiderate and rude. Instead, it’s much more common in spoken English to use phrases such as “like that” and “that kind of” (I’d say the former is more common than the latter) to refer back to something that was already mentioned: Complaining a lot, blaming things on others all the time… things like that annoy the crap out of me in a person. 2. such + adjective + noun: this is one of the most common, natural-sounding uses of “such” in everyday conversation: I didn’t think it was going to be such a fun day, but you really surprised me. I’ve never had such interesting conversations with anyone in my life up until now. 3. there’s no such thing (as) = this is a set phrase in English that we can use to say that something or someone doesn’t exist: Many people believe that there’s no such thing as true freedom. 4. such a thing = used as an emphatic (and almost theatrical) way to refer back to something that was already mentioned: He accused me of embezzling money from my company, but I would never do such a thing. So yes, this does mean that the phrase “such a thing” sounds natural, while the phrase “such things” does not. I know, English is weird. 😅 Now practice using “such” naturally in the comments below! . . . #esl #advancedenglish #learnenglish

If you avoid using some words because of their pronunciation, I have a tip for you! #englishpronunciation #afraidofwords

A tip for understanding the logic of English better: don’t resist the fact that one word, especially when it’s a common word, will have several different possible meanings! Improving your vocabulary isn’t just about learning entirely new words, it also requires looking at different uses of words you probably already know, in new contexts.

A common sentence structure that native speakers use but you can’t find in any grammar textbooks 📚 Have + someone+ verb +ing

Sometimes common grammatical errors can actually give us helpful insight! Should’ve = should have, but the pronunciation sounds like “should have” because the voiced F in “of” sounds like a V. #learnenglish #englishteacher #esl

Don’t always say that you just THOUGHT something was true when you realize that it actually isn’t! There’s one common English phrase that native speakers often use to express that they strongly believed something was true, and adding this phrase to your vocabulary toolbox can help you sound both natural AND more advanced in everyday conversations! When we thought that something was true but then we see or realize that it actually isn’t true, we can use the phrase “could have sworn” to express just how strongly we believed that it was true. Keep in mind that we only use this phrase AFTER we’ve realized that what we thought isn’t true, not before: Wait, where the heck is my phone? I could have sworn I left it right here just ten minutes ago! That’s weird, I could have sworn the recipe only called for three eggs, not six. I could have sworn that we already sent HR the report, but they said that they never got it. I could have sworn the meeting was at 2 p.m., not 3 p.m. So, we commonly use this phrase to talk about misunderstandings or physical items that we thought were somewhere, but they actually were never there. Also, keep in mind that native speakers often say “could have swore” instead of “could have sworn” because they think that the past participle of the verb “swear” (which is the verb used in this phrase) is “swore,” but nope, it’s actually “sworn.” Now what’s one thing that you could have sworn was true after you realized it wasn’t? Let me know in the comments below! . . . . #esl #learnenglish #speakenglish #advancedenglish #eslteacher

👇 Stop saying “I will” every time. If you always say the full form, your English can sound slow or too formal. Native speakers almost always use contractions in daily speech. “I will” becomes “I’ll.” “You will” becomes “You’ll.” “He will” becomes “He’ll.” “She will” becomes “She’ll.” “We will” becomes “We’ll.” “They will” becomes “They’ll.” This is how real conversations sound. 🎧 When you use contractions, your English sounds smoother, faster, and more natural. It helps you understand movies, TV shows, and real conversations better too. 🎬 Many students know the grammar, but they don’t use contractions when speaking. That’s why their English sounds different. This is a small change, but it makes a big difference. ✨ Practice saying them out loud. Say: “I’ll call you later.” Not: “I will call you later.” Train your mouth. Train your ear. Your confidence will grow. 💪 If you want to speak more like a native speaker, follow me for simple daily lessons. Have questions? Send me a message. I’m here to help you. 😊 #learnenglish #englishteacher #speakenglish #englishlearning #englishclass

Sound More Native with These Phrasal Verbs These phrasal verbs sound funny — but native speakers use them all the time. Butt in Chicken out Flip out Gross out Lighten up Screw up You’ll hear them in real conversations, movies, and everyday life — not just in textbooks. Watch till the end 👀 Which one do you hear most often? Save this to practice later 🧠 #spokenenglish #englishvocabulary #learnenglish #everydayenglish #englishlanguage

This one English word can make you sound defensive without you realizing it. 😬 “Actually” can make you sound defensive. Native speakers hear tone more than grammar — and one word can change everything. Want more tips that make your English sound natural instead of robotic? Follow for daily lessons. 👇 #EnglishLearning #ESLTeacher #SpeakLikeANative #EnglishCoach #Fluency

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Stop saying “You are not” every time. In English, we use contractions to sound natural. “You are not” → You aren’t “I am not” → I’m not Native speakers use contractions almost all the time. If you don’t use them, your English can sound too formal. Small change. Big difference. 🗣️✨ Want to sound more natural in English? Comment “MORE” and I’ll share more easy tips like this. #learnenglish #englishgrammar #speakenglish #englishteacher #englishpractice