To write down something (or write something down)  is to write something on a piece of paper so that you do not forget it. Examples of use: 1. They wrote down everything their teacher said about learning phrasal verbs. 2. I wrote his telephone number down. 3. Can you write down a list of things… Continue reading Write down – English Phrasal Verb – Online English Lessons

To look up something (or look something up) is to try and find a piece of information in a book (such as a dictionary, directory, thesaurus or encyclopedia); or by using a computer. Examples of use: 1. I’m looking up information about grasshoppers. 2. Look up the meaning of new English words in your dictionary.… Continue reading Look up (something) – English Phrasal Verb – Online English Lessons

A vowel is: a) a speech sound that is made with the breath channel or vocal tract open, or without any audible friction. b) a letter of the alphabet that represents any of these speech sounds. The English vowel letters are Aa Ee Ii Oo Uu The letter Y is traditionally counted as a consonant,… Continue reading The beauty of vowels – Online English Lessons

To brush up on something is to practise or study a skill or subject you learned in the past but have forgotten or partly forgotten. Examples of use: 1. I’m going to Italy in October so I am brushing up on my Italian. 2. If you want to study a degree in accounting you must… Continue reading Brush up – English Phrasal Verb – Online English Lessons

To ask somebody out (or ask out somebody) is to ask them to go on a date with you, as a way of starting a romantic relationship with them. Examples of use: 1. If you like him so much why don’t you ask him out? 2. Jamie is too shy to ask Kamila out. 3.… Continue reading Ask out – English Phrasal Verb – Online English Lessons

To be as cunning as a fox means to be very clever at getting what you want, especially by tricking someone. Foxes have a reputation for being cunning. Examples of use: 1. The police haven’t caught the burglar yet. He’s as cunning as a fox. 2. You can’t fool Jack. He’s as cunning as a… Continue reading As cunning as a fox – English Idiom – Online English Lessons

83 English idioms and idiomatic expressions, plus idioms to express anger, happiness, and unhappiness. Idioms for happiness ♦ Find the perfect idiom to express your happiness with these happiness idioms Idioms for unhappiness ♦ Or if you’re feeling sad, here are some idioms for expressing unhappiness   Idioms for anger ♦ And here are some idioms… Continue reading English Idioms and Idiomatic Expressions | Online English Lessons

This list will eventually contain approximately 100 of the most common English phrasal verbs you should try and learn (60 so far!) I will be updating the list regularly so please check and see what’s new. Phrasal verbs beginning with ‘A’ ask out ask (someone) in Phrasal verbs beginning with ‘B’ believe in blow up… Continue reading Common English phrasal verbs | Online English Lessons

To spell out something (or spell something out) is to explain it in a very clear and detailed way. Examples of use: 1. I don’t understand what you are talking about. Can you spell it out for me? 2. I’m sure I don’t have to spell out how important it is to practise your English… Continue reading Spell out – English Phrasal Verb – Online English Lessons

To eat out is to eat away from home, at a cafe or restaurant. Examples of use: 1. I don’t feel like cooking tonight so let’s eat out. 2. We have eaten out every night this week! 3. I don’t like eating out. I prefer to eat at home. infinitive eat out present simple eat… Continue reading Eat out – English Phrasal Verb – Online English Lessons