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Justin McCarthy
Aug 25, 20204 min read
Use 'say' and 'tell' correctly, forever
You have all been there. You are speaking English, (yes, you!), and you are speaking it in public. Yes. To a real person. It can be...
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Justin McCarthy
Aug 21, 20204 min read
When (the hell) do I used WHO, WHICH or THAT?
Today’s blogpost is the result of a question from a reader in Tangier, Morocco, a beautiful part of the world. Thank you so much for...
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Justin McCarthy
Aug 14, 20206 min read
Why "used to" doesn't have to be confusing
You probably shook your head as you were reading the title of this blog entry as you thought: “Nope, that’s not me!” If not, lucky you....
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Justin McCarthy
Aug 10, 20204 min read
Using family idioms to learn English, or vice versa
My whole family is here today. That is, my parents, my youngest brother and my middle brother, who is here for a holiday with his wife...
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Justin McCarthy
Jul 27, 20205 min read
Five silent letters that you need to know about in English
Just why is English pronunciation such a MESS? Really though! If I weren’t a native speaker, I would be very confused. To be honest. So,...
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Justin McCarthy
Jul 21, 20205 min read
The 10 stages of learning English with your feet
We all have them. FEET, that is. And we don’t treat them as well as we should. We run. We dance. We put them in tight, uncomfortable...
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Justin McCarthy
Jul 15, 20205 min read
False friends are out to get you
There are so many types of friends. Old friends Best friends Lifelong friends School friends Family friends Good friends Loyal friends...
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Justin McCarthy
Jul 10, 20205 min read
Your native friends will help your English
Today, teacher Justin is in the house! I want to dispel any fears or doubts you might have about actually speaking English and also give...
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Justin McCarthy
Jul 7, 20204 min read
Make and Do explained in 1000 words
You all know that feeling… You are talking in English, which is not your first language, and suddenly you want to express the concept of ...
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Justin McCarthy
Jul 2, 20206 min read
7 ways to work out your English without even breaking a sweat
Today I’m going to teach you seven ways to “work out” your English. Sound too much like hard work? Relax! We are going to do this without...
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Justin McCarthy
Jun 27, 20205 min read
How to talk about holidays in English
Don't forget to sign up for my summer intensive courses! Feel free to subscribe or email me. Now keep reading. Who doesn’t love a...
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Justin McCarthy
Jun 18, 20205 min read
How to pronounce participles correctly, ALWAYS.
TED IS DEAD. LONG LIVE TED. That’s right, boys and girls. We are going to a funeral. A big fat funeral. With an organ. With a coffin....
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Justin McCarthy
Jun 5, 20202 min read
Just who is Justin?
If you’re here, then you are JUST IN TIME for Justin. That’s me, by the way, Justin McCarthy. Writer, teacher, mentor and your ally on...
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Justin McCarthy
Jun 5, 20204 min read
10 ways to show you are VERY surprised
Over the next few paragraphs, I’m going to explain how you can express surprise, just as a native English speaker does. Even somebody...
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