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Common English idioms: everyday listening guide

Concrete nouns: simple rules and examples

Conditionals

When you say, "If I have time," are you describing a real possibility or only imagining a different life?

Confirming an appointment

A receptionist corrects the weekday and asks you to arrive before the appointment time. Can you record both times without mixing them up?

Could, would, or should: choose the right verb

Count on

When a plan depends on a reliable person or an expected event, you are counting on them.

Course feedback

The speaker liked the practical work but still recommends a change. Is the feedback positive, negative or mixed?

Cut corners: avoid harmful shortcuts

Cut down

You can cut down on coffee, cut a report down to one page, or cut down a damaged tree.

Cut off

A failed signal can cut off a call, while deep snow can cut off an entire village.

Daytime or day time: choose the right spelling

Deer or deers: how to choose

Delayed luggage

The suitcase missed one flight, reached another airport and has not yet arrived at the hotel. Which location describes its current position?

Delayed train announcement

A platform number changes, one train is delayed, and another connection may be missed. Which instruction belongs to which passenger?

Delexical Verbs: Natural Verb Noun Pairs

Delivery voicemail corrections

A courier leaves two similar times and corrects one digit in a reference number. Which details should you write down?

Demonstrative Adjectives: Choose With Confidence

Describing lost property

Several similar bags have been found. Which combination of colour, material, contents, and location identifies the caller's bag?

Despite vs Although: Clear Contrast Rules

Despite vs In Spite Of: Choosing the Right Form

Discuss or discuss about: Which is correct?

Do languages have articles: a B1 guide

Do or make: everyday collocations

Do up

Before leaving a renovated house for a party, you might do up your coat and do up a present.