A variety of resources – many used in genuine classes – to aid in English study:

Getting started

Vocabulary Lists

Synonyms

Phrasal Verbs

Advanced Vocabulary

  • Biblical Phrases
    Phrases from the Bible that have become common in English.
  • Idioms
    Phrases with meanings not easily understood by non-native speakers.
  • Latin Words
    Latin words that are still used in English.
  • Shakespearean Phrases
    Phrases that have entered English thanks to 'The Bard'.

Shortened Language

  • Abbreviations
    Short words created from long words.
  • Acronyms
    Making new words from the first letters of a phrase.
  • Company and Organisation Names
    Explaining what the letters in company and organisation names mean.
  • Initialisms
    Creating short versions of phrases by using only the starting letters.
  • SMS Language
    Short words and letter combinations that are used in messages, social media, etc.

Phrase Book