English Insights with Em

Learn how to understand English news headlines, plus useful vocabulary, idioms, and grammar tips to improve your reading skills.

Learn useful English idioms, phrases, and grammar through real-life examples, including transitive vs intransitive verbs and common learner mistakes.

A practical look at everyday English, including politeness, tone, and whether saying “What?” sounds rude, plus useful vocabulary and usage tips.

What is Blue Monday? This post explores the meaning of the term, where it came from, and how it fits into British culture, while introducing useful everyday English along the way.

A frustrating month, a useful English idiom, and a clear explanation of the difference between used to, be used to, and get used to in everyday English.

A festive trip to England, a useful British idiom about starting the year on the right foot, and a clear explanation of the difference between actually and currently.

What is Boxing Day and how is it celebrated in the UK? This post explains the tradition, shares festive travel stories, and introduces useful English vocabulary and grammar for talking about future plans.

Frustrated that you understand grammar but still make mistakes when speaking? In this post, I share a tech disaster, a festive update, and practical advice to help you turn grammar knowledge into confident, natural speech.