Category: Lessons

Computer Science Vocabulary – Part 1

If you’re a high school or university student studying computer science, you’ll likely come across many technical terms that may be unfamiliar to you. Understanding the vocabulary is…

Phrasal Verbs For Your Daily Routine

Mastering phrasal verbs is an essential step towards fluency in English. These versatile word combinations add depth and nuance to our language, allowing us to express actions, routines,…

It Is What It Is

Common English Phrases: It Is What It Is. Student: “I wish I could get rid of my accent. I sound so different.” Teacher: “It is what it is….

Cat Idioms

Cat Idioms: A Guide for English Learners Have you ever noticed how cats seem to have a certain mystique about them? They’re graceful, mysterious, and sometimes even a…

Dog Idioms

Dog Idioms: A Guide for English Learners Have you ever wondered why dogs are often called man’s best friend? It’s because they have been loyal companions to humans…

Speak Like a Tech Pro: Understanding Common Computer Idioms

At FunkyEnglish, we’re passionate about both technology and language learning. We believe that learning language through interesting and relevant topics is an effective way to improve language skills….

15 Essential Idioms for English Language Learners Taking Exams

Idioms are a crucial part of the English language, and they are often used in academic and professional settings. Being able to understand and use idioms confidently and…

Workplace Idioms: Understanding the Language of the Office

If you’ve ever worked in an office, you’ve probably heard some common phrases that seem a bit strange or confusing. These are often idioms, or expressions that have…

Learn English With Artificial Intelligence

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been a buzzword for many years, and it has significantly influenced the way we learn and communicate. AI is the development of computer systems…

Future Continuous Tense – What Will You Be Doing…?

In this English lesson we’ll take a look at how we use the future continuous tense when talking about what we will be doing in the future.

Lesson – Your or You’re

Many people are confused by when to use you’re or your. This is such a common confusion that many native English speakers also get confused. Here are the simple rules to…

Lesson – Maybe or May Be?

When spoken, maybe and may be sound exactly the same, however when written they have 2 different meanings. Let’s take a look at the different meanings. Maybe Maybe is an adverb. It…

Top 10 Animal Idioms

Here at Funky English we love to share our favourite idioms with you. In this article we’ll list our Top 10 English Animal Idioms! Which one do you…

How To Use Numbers In English

In this lesson, we will take a look at how to use numbers in English. Most of the time, using numbers is easy, but you should be aware…

Present Continuous Tense – What Are You Doing?

In this English lesson we’ll take a look at how we use the present continuous tense when talking about things that we are doing now.

Present Simple Tense – Daily Routine

In this English lesson we’ll take a look at how we use the present simple tense when talking about daily routines, as well as taking a quick look at adverbs of frequency.

Past Continuous Tense – What Were You Doing When…?

In this English lesson we’ll take a look at how we use the past continuous tense when talking about things that we were doing in the past.

Past Simple Tense – What Did You Do?

In this lesson we’ll take a look at how we use the past simple tense when talking about things that we have done in the past – as well as looking at adverbial phrases of time.