Category: English In A Minute

PhilLet’s learn quality. It’s a noun and it’s an adjective. When we use it on its own, it usually means that something is good, very good. ExamplesThe shop has been…

PhilLet’s learn cause. As a verb, it can mean ‘make something happen’, and it’s usually something bad. ExamplesI didn’t cause the accident. It was him.The flooding was caused by heavy…

BethGeneral is an adjective with a similar meaning to common. It means involving most people and things. There is general interest in caring for animals and the environment.The general mood…

BethMaterial is something physical that things can be made from. For example, wood, plastic or bricks. What material is your water bottle made from? Is it plastic?To build a house,…

PhilLet’s learn count. It can be a noun, but in this programme, we’re going to look at it as a verb. The first meaning is all about numbers. If you…

PhilLet’s learn schedule. It’s a verb and a noun, and you can say it as /ˈskedʒ.uːl/ or /ˈʃedʒ.uːl/. As a noun, it can be a plan or a list, of…

BethDuring is a preposition. It means throughout a particular period of time. It’s commonly used with time words, like ‘the morning’, ‘the day’ and ‘the night’. I work during the…

BethNice is an adjective that can be used in many different situations. It has a positive meaning and can be similar to good, pleasant or enjoyable. Are you having a…

PhilLet’s learn match. It’s a verb and a noun. It’s about how things relate to each other. Clothes match if they look good together. People are a good match for…

PhilLet’s learn the verb identify. If you identify something or someone, it means you notice it or them and can say who or what they are. ExamplesI identified the person…

Beth Supreme is an adjective which can mean having the highest rank or level. It is quite formal when used with this meaning. The criminal case was so important that…

Beth Situation is a noun which means the set of conditions at a particular time and place. He has three children and he’s just lost his job. It’s a terrible…

PhilLet’s learn claim. It’s both a noun and a verb. It can mean ‘to say something is true’, and we often use it when we’re not sure if someone really…

PhilLet’s learn significant. It’s an adjective and it means ‘important’. This can be for different reasons. Something can be significant because it’s making a difference, or it’s big enough to…

Beth As an adjective, specific can mean relating to one thing in particular. This specific train leaves at 6.05.Is there anything specific you’d like from the supermarket? Also, as an…

Beth Critical can be used to describe saying something is bad or not as good as it should be. It can be quite formal. He was critical of the training…

PhilLet’s learn exercise. As a noun, it’s something that you do to make yourself better at something. That can be a physical exercise to make you stronger, or an academic…

PhilLet’s learn still. As an adverb, we can use still to say that something is continuing, especially if we think that’s a bit surprising. ExampleYou’re still awake! It’s 3am –…

Beth teaches different ways to use ‘executive’. Beth Executive is a word related to business. It can be a person in a very high up position in a company who…

Beth teaches different ways to use ‘advance’. Beth As a verb, advance can mean to move forward, develop or improve something. This can include both people and things. Unfortunately, the…