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Admissions officers read thousands of personal statements and statements of purpose. If your essay is too long, ignores the prompt, or repeats your CV, they may reject it without even going through it fully. I’ll show you how to write a university application essay that keeps the reader interested from the first line to the last, and helps you to present YOURSELF in the best lig...

Saying “no” directly can sound rude or too strong in English. A friend invites you to a party, but you can’t go. What do you say? In this lesson, you’ll learn polite English phrases to refuse invitations, offers, and requests in a friendly way. I’ll show you an easy formula: kind start + “but” + reason. For example: “I’d love to, but

Stop memorizing vocabulary lists: Follow one day, from morning to night, to learn seven common English phrasal verbs in the situations where native speakers really use them. After the story, I’ll show you more ways to use each one (run out of milk or time, pick up your kids, show up for school, head out from a party), then test your fluency. Fluency is the difference between kno...

Do your English sentences feel too short and simple? One magic word can help you sound more fluent and professional: although. In this lesson, I’ll show you how to use although to join two ideas into one smooth, advanced sentence. It’s perfect for exams, essays, job interviews, and meetings. Today, we’ll take some basic sentences and upgrade them to intermediate and then advance...

Improve your understanding of spoken English questions. Follow me as I explain (and help you practice) English contractions, reductions, and connected speech. This multi-level speaking and listening lesson takes you from beginner to advanced speaking patterns. If you have ever asked yourself “Why can’t I understand English speakers?” this lesson is for you. Listen, repeat, and i...