Category: English In A Minute

Introduction A name is something people and things have and you use that name to refer to them. People call me Beth because that is my name. There are some…

Introduction An increase means that there is more of something There are some words that we often use with ‘increase’. These are called collocations. Learn some of the verbs that…

Introduction A job is what we do to get money. There are some words that we commonly use with the word ‘job’. These are called collocations. Learn some of the…

Introduction An area can be a large geographic place, or a smaller place like a room. There are some words that we often use together. These are called collocations. Learn…

Introduction A fact is something we know to be true. There are some words that we often use together. These are called collocations. Learn some of the verbs that we…

Introduction A report is information which can be presented verbally or in writing. There are some words that we often use together. These are called collocations. Learn some of the…

Introduction A system is a set of connected things that operate together. There are some words that we often use together. These are called collocations. Learn some of the verbs…

Introduction Money is what we spend when we want to buy something. There are some words that we often use together. These are called collocations. Learn some of the verbs…

Introduction Questions are the things that we say when we want to know something. There are some words that we often use together. These are called collocations. Learn some of…

Introduction ‘Point’ as a noun means a valid idea or argument. Words that often go together are called ‘collocations’. Learn some collocations for the noun ‘point’ with Georgie. Common collocations…

Introduction Collocations are words that commonly go together. Learn common collocations with ‘way’ here. Think of ‘a way’ as a path in front of you, and let nothing stand in…

Introduction To have an interest in something means you want to know about it. There are some words that we often use together, like ‘catch’ and ‘interest’ – these are…

Introduction A problem is something bad, and we all have them. There are some words that we often use together, like ‘have’ and ‘problem’ – these are called collocations. Learn…

BethShare, as a verb, can mean use or have something at the same time as someone else. Do you want to share my umbrella? It’s often used with food to…

BethThere are lots of different uses of the preposition over. First, over means in a higher position than something else, which might be moving or not. The car goes over…

PhilLet’s learn the noun energy. Firstly, it’s the power that people and animals have that lets them move and think. ExamplesI’m going to get a lot done today. I’m full…

PhilLet’s learn paint. The noun is just coloured liquid that makes thing look nice. The verb is more complicated. If you paint something it can mean that you put paint…

PhilLet’s learn the verb consider. It can mean spend time to think, or think about something. ExamplesI’m going to take some time to consider, then I’ll tell you my decision.I’m…

BethAppropriate as an adjective means suitable or right for a specific occasion or situation. Is it appropriate to wear trainers to a conference?Is this film appropriate for children under five?…

BethAs a noun, capacity means the total amount that can be produced or contained. The farm is working at full capacity. It can’t produce any more milk.The export capacity of…