Alternatives to SUPER
This episode is the first of two in the SUPER series. The word SUPER is overused and basic. Fluency can be improved by just replacing this word with simple alternatives that can make a WORLD of a difference. This simple…
Category words to remember series
Adjectives to remember: NEW
This episode is the fifth of five in the series. Making subtle changes by using alternatives to basic words like NEW can make an enormous difference in communication and fluency Try some of these ideas out – Here’s your chance.…
Nouns to remember: CONTACTS
This episode is the fourth of five in the NOUNS TO REMEMBER series. This time I’ve focused on CONTACT(S) it’s synonyms as well as common adjective and verb combinations that can really come in handy. We have many kinds of…
Words for “IMPROVING”
This episode is the third of five in this series. I’m on words for describing IMPROVING something. These can come in quite handy and have a lot of versatility in many contexts. They can really add spark in what you’re…
Alternatives to DIFFERENT
This episode is the second of five in the Nouns to remember series. I’m on synonyms for DIFFERENT this time. These words really require context and are versatile but can deliver a bang for your buck in certain situations –…
Fluency gamechangers: Synonyms for WAY
This episode is the first of five in the GAMECHANGER series. I’m on synonyms for WAY this time, which happen to be incredibly useful in everyday situations – professional or personal. No question these words are gamechangers for your English…
Prefix series: DE-
This episode is the fifth of five in the prefix series. I’m onto DE- this time, a little kicker to round of the prefix festivities 🙂 It may be less used but still a goody! Here I briefly share with…
Prefix series: UN-
This episode is the fourth of five in the prefix series. I’m onto UN- this time, for the main reason being that it’s got some amazing combinations 🙂 Here I briefly share with you some of the great words that…
Prefix series: RE-
This episode is the third of five in the prefix series. I’m onto RE- this time, for no good reason other than I like it 🙂 Here I briefly share with you some of the great words that combine with…
Prefix series: MIS-
This episode is the second of five in the prefix series. I’m onto MIS- this time, for no good reason other than I like it 🙂 Here I briefly share with you some of the great words that combine with…
The Prefix series: -IN
This episode is the first in five of the prefix series. I’ve started with IN- for no good reason at all 🙂 I just felt like it. Here I briefly share with you some of the great words that combine…
Critical English: Salvage vs Abandon
This episode of the words to remember series focuses on synonym words for ‘Salvage’ as well as it’s mostly opposite cousin ‘Abandon’. These words and their synonyms are very versatile can can describe a whole menagerie of situations, especially in…
Solution synonyms
This episode is on synonym words that people can use when describing solutions to issues/problems/challenges etc. These words are especially valuable for fluency in a business/work context when a person want’s to be much more concrete and articulate about what…
Hard mix it up
Life can be HARD – tasks, responsibilities, relationships, family, personal development and on and on. So spice it up, and be specific by using these alternative words for HARD. There’s many and they can really help you articulate what you’re…
How to suggest and offer more fluently
We MAKE suggestions and offers regularly if not on a daily basis. But do you want to sound like a broken record by overusing MAKE all the time? Doubtful, and why should you when there are plenty of alternatives you…