Hello, English champions!

Today’s newsletter is packed with helpful ways to enhance your English skills. We start with a creative tip to make speaking more natural, a mistake to watch out for, a new word to add to your vocabulary, and a simple grammar rule you can use every day.

Plus, a quiz, a new learning tool, and a movie recommendation await you. Ready to dive in? Let’s go!

Practice “if” scenarios aloud.

To build speaking fluency, create “if” scenarios and talk through them in English.

For example, say,

“If I were a superhero, I would fly to school,” or “If I could travel anywhere, I’d go to Japan.”

Practicing “if” statements helps you think creatively, get comfortable forming sentences, and imagine real-life conversations in English.

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Confusing “fun” and “funny”

A common mix-up is using “fun” and “funny” as if they mean the same thing. But they don’t!

• “Fun” means enjoyable or something you like doing.

  • Example: “The party was really fun.”

• “Funny” means something that makes you laugh.

  • Example: “The comedian was very funny.”

Remember: A game is fun, but a joke is funny!

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“Overcome”

“Overcome” is a strong and motivating word used to describe conquering challenges, fears, or difficult situations. It’s great for discussing how you face obstacles and move past them.

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“While”

vs.

“During”

• Use “while” with a verb to talk about something happening at the same time as another action.

  • Example: “She was reading while he cooked dinner.”

• Use “during” with a noun to show when something happens within a specific period.

  • Example: “I fell asleep during the movie.”

Think of “while” for actions, and “during” for events or periods.

Stay informed and inspired to change your perspective!

I listened to music _______ studying.

A) while
B) during

The answer is at the bottom of the page.

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English has “pangrams!”

Did you know that a “pangram” is a sentence that contains every letter of the alphabet at least once? A famous example in English is:

“The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.” 

Pangrams are often used to practice typing or test fonts because they include all 26 letters in just one sentence!

“Voscreen”

Try Voscreen, an app that uses short clips from movies, shows, and documentaries to help you practice English listening and comprehension.

You watch a clip and then choose the correct translation or meaning. It’s a quick, fun, and interactive way to improve your understanding of natural spoken English.

Plus it's great for practicing both listening and vocabulary.

Watch “Julie & Julia”

“Julie & Julia” is a feel-good movie that follows two parallel stories—one about a woman who cooks her way through a famous cookbook, and the other about the author of that cookbook.

It’s easy to follow, and full of practical, everyday language. Plus, the movie covers cooking, relationships, and personal goals, making it relatable and perfect for learning real-life English phrases.

Watch now!

“Small daily improvements over time lead to stunning results.”

– Robin Sharma

This quote is a gentle reminder that learning English doesn’t have to be fast. Consistent, small efforts add up to big progress. So, don’t be afraid to take it one step at a time.

You must use complex sentences to sound fluent. ❌

Not true! Many fluent English speakers use short and simple sentences to communicate clearly.

Complexity is not necessary for fluency. Focus on being clear and confident in what you’re saying—simple sentences can be just as powerful as long ones.