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In, On, At: English Prepositions of Time and Place

Is it "on Monday" or "in Monday"? "At the picture" or "in the picture"? The simple rules for time and place, with real German and Spanish examples and a memory trick that finally makes it click.

English Small Talk: 40 Phrases to Start a Conversation

The phrases that get you from "stranger" to "comfortable" without freezing up. How to open, keep it going, react, and end warmly, with real examples for German and Spanish speakers.

Make vs Do in English: The Simple Rule (With 80+ Examples)

German and Spanish speakers mix these up because their language uses one verb for both. Here's the clear rule, big collocation lists, common mistakes, and how to make the right one automatic.

How to Think in English (and Stop Translating in Your Head)

Eleven practical ways to stop translating from German or Spanish and start thinking directly in English, from a tutor who did it himself.

32 English Phrasal Verbs for Everyday Conversation

The phrasal verbs you'll actually hear every day, grouped by real-life situation, with simple examples and a way to remember them.

How to Introduce Yourself in English: A Simple Guide

Natural phrases, formal and casual examples, and a full sample script to introduce yourself with confidence, for anyone learning English.

World Cup English: 30 Football Words and Phrases

Spain won the 2026 World Cup! 30 real English football words and phrases to talk about the final like a native, for German and Spanish speakers.

Present Perfect vs Past Simple: The Simple Rule

"Have you seen it?" or "Did you see it?" The one rule that makes this finally click, with examples and time words.

10 Common English Mistakes German Speakers Make

Become vs get, word order, false friends and more, the mistakes I correct most, with simple fixes.

False Friends: 18 English Words That Fool German Speakers

18 sneaky words that look German but mean something completely different, with the correct meanings and examples.