What Type of English Learner Are You?
For those of you who don't know me, I'm Lorraine, and I am the Founder of Intrepid English.What most of you might not know is that I started Intrepi…
Category: General English
Make the Most of Groups
I’m sure that you have seen our new website by now. Everything looks amazing, and we know it’s a great place to learn English! You…
Adjectives: Word order
Adjectives usually appear before the noun or pronoun that they are modifying. When this is the case there is an order in which the different…
Dog Idioms
Welcome to this blog post on dog idioms! If you’re a fan of English idioms, and if you have ever been to the UK, then…
8 Reasons to Learn English Online
Learning English used to mean sitting in a classroom at the same time every week, feeling a little self-conscious and wondering if your questions will…
Common British Slang – Part 2
Welcome to the second part of my Common British Slang blog post. If you haven't already, check out the first part of this two-part blog inspired by In…
Common British Slang – Part 1
Here at Intrepid English, we love to help our students to understand all kinds of English. Whether it's formal business English, phrases for exam prep…
Home-Based Activity Ideas for Children
What an unprecedented time we are in at the moment. A lot of us are adjusting to working from home whilst taking on full-time childcare…
Top 10 Non-Fiction Books (Part 2)
Vocabulary compile/compiling (verb) produce (a list or book) by assembling information collected from other sources. the human condition (phrase) the characteristics and experiences of being…
Top 10 Non-Fiction Books (Part 1)
Vocabulary haul (verb) pull or drag with effort or force. retreat (noun) an act of moving back or withdrawing. familiar (adj) well known from long…