Phrasal verbs are tricky! One root verb paired with different prepositions can have drastically different meanings. ‘Get’ is one of the most versatile verbs in English. These expressions are common in everyday English and help learners sound more natural. In…
As the year draws to a close, we decided to do a bit of reflection! Here’s what the Intrepid English Teachers had to say about 2024. How about you? How was 2024 for you? Feel free to use the prompts…
It’s the time of year when we can reflect on the highs and lows of the past year, as well as looking forward to the new year with fresh motivations and new goals. “I am going to improve my language…
In the spirit of the season (Halloween, Bonfire night), in today’s blog post, I will explain some idioms related to fire. You can also watch a live lesson on our YouTube channel with Kate R this Friday on this topic…
The verbs ‘make’ and ‘do’ are two very common and useful English verbs. In fact, they are two of the first English verbs that many students learn after the verb ‘to be’. ‘Make’ and ‘do’ have similar meanings, but there…
It’s a new year, and that means people all over the world are making new year’s resolutions. A new year’s resolution is a goal that you make for something you want to change or achieve in the new year. Some…
Whilst the grammar of the English language remains the same on both sides of the pond, as an English learner you are probably aware that there are plenty of vocabulary words which vary between the USA and UK. In this…
If you are a regular reader of the Intrepid English Blog, you may have read our recent post all about Body Idioms. You may have also noticed our posts on other idioms such as Ocean Idioms, Baby Idioms, Dog Idioms,…
If you are living in or visiting the UK, the weather is a tried and tested topic for small talk. Brits famously love to talk about (and often complain about!) the weather. In today’s blog post, we’ll explore useful phrases,…
How many English idioms do you know? Chances are, if you have had a conversation with an advanced English speaker, you’ve heard some idioms! Idioms are an essential part of the English language for expressing ideas, referencing culture and adding…