American Idioms 4 - speak like a native

The Ultimate Guide to “How Questions” in EnglishIn this episode, we tackle one of the most confusing topics for English learners — “How Questions.”From how long to how far, how often, how much, and how many, you’ll learn how each phrase connects to a specific kind of answer.This 5-minute audio review is the perfect companion to the updated Cool English activity, which includes:🎬 video clips, 🎯 interactive games, and 📄 a downloadable PDF handout.🔗 Play the full “How Questions” activity on CoolEnglish.net → How Questions💬 Which “how” question do your students mix up the most? Tell us @CoolEnglishESL!

In this episode, we explore American Idioms 4 — ten must-know phrases every English learner should understand and use. From “break a leg” to “jump on the bandwagon,” these are the expressions that make real conversations sound natural.Each idiom comes with clear definitions, examples, and 10 fun practice activities including a video clip game and an auto-correcting test.🔗 Play the full American Idioms 4 activity on CoolEnglish.net → American Idioms 4💬 Which idiom do you use the most? Tell us @CoolEnglishESL!

In this episode, we dive into Action Verbs 9 — a dynamic new Cool English activity that helps learners describe movement like a pro.Discover how to use expressive verbs such as chop, dash, kneel, gaze, and wander to add color and precision to your English.Each activity includes 10 exercises, real-world video clips, and auto-correcting tests to help students master every word.🔗 Play the full Action Verbs 9 activity on CoolEnglish.net → Action Verbs 9💬 What’s your favorite new action verb? Tell us @CoolEnglishESL!

No more boring verb practice! In this episode, discover the Action Verb Video Challenge—a 3-level interactive game where you watch clips, spot the verbs, and practice using them in different tenses. From single verbs to six-verb chains, it’s fast, fun, and perfect for learners at any level.🔗 Play the full Action Verb Video Challenge on CoolEnglish.net → Verb Tense Video Challenge💬 Which level do you think you can beat—Level 1, 2, or 3? Tell us @CoolEnglishESL!

Do you say seat when you mean sit? Or feel instead of fill? In this episode, we’ll master the tricky difference between /iː/ (long “ee”) and /ɪ/ (short “i”). With explanations, listening practice, and quick games, you’ll hear and pronounce these sounds correctly in no time.🔗 Explore the full interactive activity set on CoolEnglish.net → Minimal Pairs💬 Try saying both sounds and share your practice with us @CoolEnglishESL!

“Used to” can describe old habits, present customs, or the process of becoming accustomed—and that makes it confusing! In this all-in-one lesson, we’ll break down the 3 forms with examples, quizzes, and real-life video clips to make everything clear.By the end, you’ll know exactly when and how to use “used to” in natural English.🔗 Explore the full interactive lesson on CoolEnglish.net → Used To💬 Share your own “used to” sentence and tag @CoolEnglishESL!

One little word with so many meanings—GET is one of the most powerful verbs in English. In this episode, we explore the 10 most common uses of “get” (like receive, become, buy, understand) with examples, practice drills, and real-life movie clips.Perfect for students who want to sound natural and finally master this magic word.🔗 Explore the full interactive activity on CoolEnglish.net → GET: The Magic Word💬 What’s your favorite “get” phrase? Share it with us @CoolEnglishESL!

Finish your English dinner vocabulary journey! In this episode, you’ll learn the final 10 dinner food words, practice pronunciation, and test yourself with quick quizzes and speaking prompts. By the end, you’ll know all 30 foods from the series.🔗 Play the matching interactive activity on CoolEnglish.net → Dinner Foods💬 Which dinner food from the whole series is your favorite? Tag @CoolEnglishESL and share!https://www.coolenglish.net/edu/categories/food

Keep building your English food vocabulary! In this 8-minute episode, we cover 10 more must-know dinner foods with pronunciation practice, quick quizzes, and speaking prompts so you can talk about food with ease.🔗 Play the matching interactive activity on CoolEnglish.net → Dinner Foods💬 Which new word from this episode is your favorite? Tag @CoolEnglishESL and let us know!https://www.coolenglish.net/edu/categories/food

Get hungry for English! In this 5-minute episode, you’ll learn 10 key dinner food words with pronunciation practice, fun quizzes, and speaking prompts to help you remember and use them in real life. Perfect for beginner learners and food lovers alike.🔗 Play the matching interactive activity on CoolEnglish.net → Dinner Foods💬 What’s your favorite dinner food? Tag @CoolEnglish and tell us!https://www.coolenglish.net/edu/categories/food (vocab section)