Okay, so you’re learning English. Awesome! But are you, like, *obsessed* with getting everything perfect? Trust me, I get it. I’m Rebecca, the English teacher behind English at the Ready, and yeah, I’m a recovering perfectionist myself. (Seriously, ask me about the time I spent three hours choosing the *exact* right font for a presentation… … Read more
Okay, folks, picture this: You’re finally buckled into your seat, ready to jet off to that dream vacation. But before you get lost in thoughts of sun-soaked beaches and exotic cocktails, let’s talk safety. Think of me as your friendly neighborhood flight attendant, minus the drink cart (though I wish I had one right now!). … Read more
Ever heard someone say they “can’t fathom” something and wondered what in the world they were talking about? Trust me, I get it! As an English teacher (you can find me breaking down more language quirks over at https://www.tiktok.com/@englishwithkayla), I know that English is full of these little phrases that sound way more complicated than … Read more
Okay, so you’re like me, maybe feeling a *little* lost in the adulting jungle. You’ve got mad skills, a killer personality (obviously, you’re reading *this*), and a burning desire to explore the world… or at least fund that next concert ticket. But that pesky university degree? Yeah, it’s not hanging on your wall. Don’t sweat … Read more
Hey everyone! 👋 It’s English with Lisa, and today we’re tackling two phrasal verbs that are super common but can sometimes trip you up: “look up to” and “look down on.” Think of them as opposite sides of the same coin – a coin that represents your opinion of someone! Ever wondered how to express … Read more
Hey everyone! Kayla here, and let’s talk about a phrase you might’ve heard that can be a little tricky: “to be hard on someone.” Now, before you go picturing someone wrestling a person made of rocks (because, let’s be honest, that’s what my brain initially conjured up!), let me explain what it *really* means. You … Read more
Okay, so you stumbled upon this English learning journey, probably scratching your head at some crazy comments like “Dreamis” being a prefix. Believe me, I get it. English can be a wild ride. If you’re new to my channel (and judging by some of the questions, maybe you are!), welcome! I’m here to make sense … Read more
Hey everyone! You know that feeling when someone asks you to do something, and the first thing that pops into your head is, “Ugh, I’m busy”? We’ve all been there. Saying “I’m busy” is perfectly fine, but let’s be real, it’s a bit… bland. It’s like ordering plain toast when there’s avocado and everything bagel … Read more
Hey lovelies! Ever feel like you’re walking on eggshells around your partner, wondering what you’ve done *now*? Or maybe you’re on the other side, feeling like they can’t do anything right? Let’s talk about those little verbal jabs that can slowly erode a relationship. We’re diving deep into the meanings of “having a go,” “sniping,” … Read more
Alright, movie buffs, buckle up! You know me, Colin from The Makeshift Project (yeah, the same one you might’ve seen awkwardly dancing on TikTok), and I’m about to take you on a hilarious detour through someone else’s list of the greatest movies ever made. I didn’t create this, but it’s fun nonetheless. I recently stumbled … Read more