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If you drop out of school or college you stop going to your classes before your course has finished. Examples of use: 1. This course isn’t right for me. I think I’ll drop out. 2. Kate has dropped out of her biology course and she’s studying psychology instead. To drop out also means to live… Continue reading Phrasal Verb: drop out

After an unexpected break from my blog because of illness in my family, I am happy to say that I am now able to return to adding new content here regularly. We also have big plans underway for a new web site and community for English language learners, and we are updating all our English… Continue reading Normal service is resumed 🙂

To sell off something (or sell something off) is to sell it at a reduced or low price because you do not want it or because you need the money. Examples of use: 1. He sold off all his books because he needed to raise some money for his air fare. 2. They are selling… Continue reading Sell off – English Phrasal Verb – Online English Lessons

A swansong is a farewell public appearance or final piece of work before retirement. This idiom is usually used when referring to actors, artists, writers and musicians etc, but is also more broadly used when talking about a person’s last activity in many other areas. It has its origins in the fable that swans only… Continue reading Swansong – English Idiom – Online English Lessons

We have a new Facebook page for Online English Lessons! The new page has short daily English tips and information, and links to other useful articles and sites. You can practise you English by asking questions, sharing your own English learning tips and taking part in discussions. You can also follow this blog from our… Continue reading Online English Lessons on Facebook

English in the News Links to a selection of English language related news articles. For more advanced English language learners. November 2009 16/11/09 UK to teach English in Bangladesh via mobile In a new scheme managed by the BBC World Service and funded by the British Government, 50 million Bangladeshis who own a mobile handset… Continue reading English news | Online English Lessons

Today, 30th November, is St. Andrews’ Day in Scotland in the UK. St. Andrews’ Day is the official National Day in Scotland, and in 2006 was designated an official bank holiday by the Scottish Parliament. St Andrew is the patron saint of Scotland, and also Greece, Russia and Romania. He was one of Jesus Christ’s Twelve… Continue reading Customs | online-english-lessons.eu

To launch into something (such as a speech, a song, a presentation) is to start doing or saying something in a very energetic or enthusiastic way. Examples of use: 1. She walked into the office and suddenly launched into stories about her adventures on holiday. 2. He was just launching into his presentation when someone’s… Continue reading Launch into – English Phrasal Verbs – Online English Lessons