You put “hungry” and “angry” together: “hangry” It means that you are annoyed or angry because you’re hungry. I’m sorry for being moody. I’m just hangry. Via YouTube:   ..read more

In this free British English lesson on YouTube, Chris explains nine useful expressions (some idiomatic) to enhance your vocabulary in different situations: You’re busy (or too busy): I’ve got a lot on my plate / I’ve got too much on my plate. At the start of a meal: Tuck in. You really don’t know: I haven’t (got) the foggiest. You’re feeling unwell: I’m under the weather. To ask if someone’s feeling / getting better: Are you on the mend? You’re annoyed or angry: I’m cheesed off. “My mother-in-law is proper cheesing me off.” Can I help you: Do you need a hand? Do you want a hand? To say “you’re ..read more

In this VERY IMPOLITE Learn British English Free lesson, Chris explains how “fucking” is much stronger than “bloody”, although you can use them in similar ways.   EXAMPLES For emphasis: “It’s bloody late.” <<< “It’s fucking late.” “It’s bloody freezing.” <<< “It’s fucking freezing.” “That’s bloody brilliant.” <<< “That’s fucking brilliant.”   “spud” means potato or idiot: “You’re a bit of a spud, wouldn’t you say?” “Well, you’re a fucking spud, intcha?” (aren’t you) To which you could reply: “Thank fuck I don’t have to be polite to you anymore, you MOTHERFU ..read more

In this lesson on Learn British English Free on YouTube, Chris explains the idiom “…from scratch” with examples. Please see below. Francesco made the food from scratch = he made it himself Chris had to start learning Chinese from scratch (from the beginning) Via YouTube ..read more

In this free British English lesson, Chris explains how to use the “on point” idiom with examples. Something is “on point” means it is perfect or as good as possible. “Shakira and J-Lo were on point at the Superbowl this year.” “Messi’s shooting was on point last night.” (football) “Chris’s hair is always on point.” https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/on-point Via YouTube ..read more

In this Learn British English Free lesson, Chris helps you with some common pronunciation problems for French speakers. develop; developed; development; easement; pavement colleague /ˈkɒl.iːɡ/ /i/ sound at the end of words: money; honey; funny /θ/ – “three” /θriː/ this; moth the hotel; jar of honey; honest /ˈɒn.ɪst/ Via YouTube ..read more

Please click below for the new English vocabulary list featuring the verb “furlough” as the very latest entry at the bottom. This word is crucial at this time as it is the term being used to describe what is happening to millions of employees in the UK and other countries being forced to take a leave of absence from work due to the Coronavirus / COVID-19. Please click here for the Cambridge Online Dictionary page for “furlough”. In the list itself, you can click on any words in the left-hand column which will take you to the Cambridge Online Dictionary pages for the meaning, definition, pronun ..read more

Please click below for the new English vocabulary list by Chris, featuring some unusual but useful entries at the bottom (page 10): 19 English Vocab List Chris 230320 PDF ..read more

Learn British English Free: British English lesson about dodge a bullet idiom. To avoid a difficult situation or dangerous person. EXAMPLE: I heard that girl I nearly went out with killed her new boyfriend with a toilet brush Via YouTube ..read more

Chris explains how to improve your academic writing. Request by Alley K on the Learn British English Page on Facebook. General tips: general English and grammar; vocabulary; punctuation; paragraphing; paraphrasing; referencing; read other pieces of writing. Academic Vocabulary in Use BBC News style guide Paragraphing Paraphrasing   How to prepare for your specific essay / piece of writing: Understand the question, expected structure and word count. Ask your teacher / lecturer for advice. Get your institution’s referencing style correct. Avoid plagiarism. Use this BBC guide. Via YouTube ..read more