10 old English phrases still common in our everyday speech

Language preserves history in every word. Many expressions we use today have roots stretching back centuries, surviving ...
English Teacher Claire on MSN

10 Fun English Idioms You’ll Hear in the U.S. Every Day

Want to sound more natural in American English? In this video, you’ll learn 10 common idioms that Americans use every day.
Lifehacker

8 Common Conversation Phrases You Should Avoid (and What to Say Instead)

We’ve all heard them, and most likely, we’ve all used them a time or two: That certain brand of phrase that automatically puts the listener on the defensive, the ones that (kinda, sorta, but not ...
Education Week

Helping English-Learners Meet the Common Core’s Speaking and Listening Standards

As most educators know, the Common Core State Standards provide little guidance for how teachers can assist their English-language learner students to meet them. To fill the gap, here’s a short ...