Making Fresh Water from the Sea
Our planet has a lot of water, but most of it is saltwater in the oceans. Humans cannot drink saltwater because it is too salty for our bodies.
English
Here you will find a collection of short lessons to help you learn vocabulary in context. They can be used to practice English or many other languages via Google Translate and text to speech, which has improved greatly in the last few years. Please feel free to use the comments for questions or to request new topics. Most content is generated with the help of AI.
Tip: Reading While Listening
The Secret Weapon for Mastering English
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To truly master English, you need to go beyond just memorizing grammar rules and vocabulary lists. A powerful theory from linguist Stephen Krashen states that we best acquire language through "comprehensible input." This means the real learning happens when you read
Be or Being
A look at using "being" to describe temporary states.
Action and Non-Action Verbs
Learn the difference between verbs that show action and those that describe a state of being.
Commenting on Habits
Here's an interactive lesson to help you talk about people's habits in English.
Present Continuous
The Case of the Serpent's Eye
A short detective story with many examples of modals of certainty in use.